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Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
A motorcycle accident can upend your life without a moment’s warning. One minute you are on your way to work, heading home after a long day, or simply enjoying a ride through Fort Worth. The next, you are dealing with serious injuries, medical bills that keep climbing, and a recovery that may take far longer than you expected. What started as an ordinary ride should never have ended this way.
We know how overwhelming this feels, and we want you to know that you have options.
Riders face dangers that most drivers never have to think about. There are no airbags, no crumple zones, no steel cage around you when another vehicle fails to yield, drifts into your lane, or turns left without looking. On busy Fort Worth corridors like I-35W, I-30, and Loop 820, the consequences of a driver’s inattention can be catastrophic for a motorcyclist.
At Frenkel & Frenkel, our Fort Worth motorcycle accident attorneys know the bias riders face from insurance companies. Insurers often try to shift blame onto the motorcyclist, even when another driver is clearly at fault. We investigate the crash, build the evidence needed to counter those tactics, and fight for the full compensation you deserve. We approach every case as if it will go to trial, because that preparation is what moves insurance companies toward fair results.
If you or someone close to you was hurt in a motorcycle accident in Fort Worth, contact us for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
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What Should I Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Fort Worth?
Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel okay. Some injuries do not cause pain right away. If you are able to, photograph the scene, collect witness names and contact information, and do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney. Texas gives you two years from the crash date to file most personal injury claims, but critical evidence disappears much faster than that. A Fort Worth motorcycle accident attorney can help you protect your rights and explain what compensation may be available for your medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term needs.
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Insurance companies often push back harder on motorcycle accident claims than on car accident claims. They may argue that riding a motorcycle is inherently risky, that you assumed that risk by getting on a bike, or that your injuries would have been less severe if you had been in a passenger vehicle. These are strategies aimed at lowering the amount they pay, not at finding the truth.
The fact is, if another driver caused the crash through carelessness, they are at fault. Your decision to ride does not give other drivers permission to drive negligently. At Frenkel & Frenkel, our Fort Worth motorcycle accident attorneys know these tactics and we know how to challenge them. We fight for compensation that fully accounts for your medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and any future care you may need.
Motorcycle claims are not handled the same way as car claims. Insurance companies often start with bias instead of facts. An adjuster may say you were speeding or reckless just because you were on a motorcycle.
A lawyer can push back, gather the facts, and negotiate from a stronger place.
A rider takes the full force of the crash. Even a low-speed wreck can cause broken bones, road rash, or head injuries. Faster crashes can bring brain injury, spinal cord damage, internal bleeding, and long recovery times.
A fair claim should include current medical bills, future care, lost earning ability, pain, and the limits you may live with for years.
Riders are often blamed for crashes caused by other drivers. Adjusters may point to a helmet choice, a past ticket, or the time of day to try to lower payment. Those facts do not prove fault.
Texas law does not block your claim just because you were not wearing a helmet if you are over 21 and meet the legal exemption rules. The insurer may still argue that a helmet would have reduced your injuries. That is only one issue in the case.
Texas has a partial helmet law. Riders and passengers under 21 must wear a DOT-approved helmet. Riders 21 and older may ride without one only if they completed a state-approved safety course or have at least $10,000 in health insurance for motorcycle injury costs.
Lane splitting means riding between lanes of slow or stopped traffic. It is illegal in Texas under Transportation Code Section 545.0605. If you were riding legally but still get blamed, a lawyer can answer with facts and law.
Common Questions About Motorcycle Accident Claims
What if I Was Not Wearing a Helmet at the Time of the Crash?
Texas law allows riders who are 21 or older to ride without a helmet if they meet specific legal requirements. Not wearing a helmet does not automatically disqualify your claim. The other side may argue that your injuries were made worse by the absence of a helmet, but the core question in your case is still what caused the crash in the first place, not what you were or were not wearing.
Can I Still File a Claim If I Was Partially at Fault?
In many situations, yes. Texas uses a modified comparative negligence rule. As long as your share of the fault is 50% or less, you may still recover compensation. Your award will be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found 51% or more responsible, you cannot recover anything. Insurance companies will often try to push as much blame onto the rider as possible, which is one of the key reasons having an attorney matters.
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Our attorneys have spent decades fighting for people hurt in motorcycle accidents. We have the knowledge and resources to take on even the most complex cases against negligent drivers and insurance companies.
Our founding attorneys used to defend insurance companies. Now, they use that inside knowledge to fight for injured people like you. We know the tactics companies use, and we know how to counter them.
We have recovered over $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients. For 16 straight years, our attorneys have been named among the Best Lawyers in Fort Worth.
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Left-turn crashes at intersections and driveways, one of the most common causes of rider injuries in Fort Worth
Rear-end collisions caused by drivers following too closely, especially in stop-and-go traffic on I-30 and I-35W
Sideswipe and unsafe lane-change crashes on multi-lane highways and surface streets
Head-on collisions resulting from a driver crossing the center line
T-bone crashes when a driver runs a red light or ignores a stop sign
Crashes caused by potholes, road debris, construction hazards, or poorly maintained pavement
Product defect claims involving faulty brakes, tires, frames, or fuel system components
Crashes with commercial vehicles, delivery trucks, or 18-wheelers on Fort Worth freight corridors
Crashes involving uninsured or underinsured drivers, including UM/UIM coverage claims
Fatal motorcycle crashes that may support wrongful death claims for surviving family members
Nothing upfront. We offer a free initial consultation and handle motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our fee comes as a percentage of what we win on your behalf.
You may be able to seek compensation for medical bills (past and future), ongoing care costs, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, permanent injury or disability, damage to your motorcycle and gear, and in cases involving extreme negligence, possibly punitive damages. The amount depends on your injuries, the available evidence, and the insurance policies that apply.
Use caution. The adjuster calling you represents the insurance company, not you. Their goal is to pay out as little as possible, and they may ask questions designed to shift blame or minimize your injuries. You are not required to give a recorded statement to the other side's insurer. Speak with an attorney before you agree to any recorded conversation.
Texas requires all drivers to carry liability insurance, but not everyone does. If the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, your own policy's UM/UIM coverage may step in to cover your losses, up to your policy limits. A lawyer can review your coverage, identify every available source of compensation, and help make sure you are not left paying for someone else's negligence.
The legal principles are similar, but motorcycle claims face more resistance from insurers. Adjusters are more likely to blame the rider, injuries tend to be more severe, and the bias against motorcyclists can show up at every stage of a claim. Because the stakes are typically higher, having an attorney who understands these dynamics can make a significant difference in your outcome.
Yes. If a brake failure, tire defect, or fuel system problem caused or contributed to your crash, you may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or seller. Texas generally applies strict liability in these cases, meaning you do not have to prove the company acted negligently. You need to show the product was defective and that the defect caused your injury.
If you lost someone in a fatal motorcycle crash in Fort Worth, certain family members may be able to bring a wrongful death claim. In Texas, surviving spouses, children, and parents may seek compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost financial support, loss of companionship and guidance, and the grief and suffering the loss has caused. The two-year deadline applies here as well, so reaching out to an attorney as soon as possible is important.
