The thrill of the open road can quickly turn to the pain and suffering of a motorcycle crash related injury or death. Motorcycles have much less mass than passenger cars or trucks. They also lack safety devices like airbags, crumple zones, safety cages, or even a roof. Motorcycles are often overlooked by car and truck drivers, or the motorcyclists are simply not afforded the respect owed to them on the road. This combination of characteristics make driving a motorcycle much more dangerous than driving a car, and an attorney skilled in handling the complexities of motorcycle accident law can afford you the time and energy to recuperate while the attorney fights for your legal rights.

Contact the Motorcycle accident attorneys at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath with extensive experience in motorcycle accidents to discuss your legal rights

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Special Rules Texas Motorcyclists Must Follow
Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Who is Responsible for My Injuries?
When and why should I seek the services of an experienced attorney?

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

The following is a non-exhaustive list of the causes of motorcycle accidents.

• Other divers. Sometimes, the motorcyclist is not seen by other drivers, either because of inattention (like failing to check mirrors, using cell phones, etc.). Other times, the other drivers simply “bully” the motorcyclist.
• Driver bullying. Car and truck drivers may tailgate, cut off, or otherwise not treat the motorcyclist with respect.
• Hazardous Roads: Tree limbs, potholes, oil slicks, puddles, etc.
• Hazardous Weather: Snow, sleet, rain, hail, etc.
• Impaired visibility: The motorcyclist’s view may be obstructed by parked cars and trucks, buildings, trees, etc.

Motorcycle accidents can happen anytime for any reason. Contact the motorcycle accident attorneys at O’Hanlon, McCollom and Demerath with extensive experience in motorcycle accidents to discuss your legal rights.

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Special Rules Texas Motorcyclists Must Follow

Texas does not have a helmet law. Drivers and passengers of motorcycles can choose not to wear a helmet if they have over 10 thousand dollars of medical insurance. Additionally, all motorcycles are required to have their headlights on at all times, day or night.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle collision, contact a motorcycle accident attorney at O’Hanlon, McCollom and Demerath with extensive experience in motorcycle accidents to discuss your legal rights and responsibilities.

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Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Because a motorcycle driver or passenger is at a significant disadvantage in terms of mass and safety features during a collision, injuries can often be severe. Some possible injuries suffered during a motorbike accident include the following:

• Loss of limb
• Severe scaring (road rash)
• Broken arms, legs, collarbone, ribs, skull, jaw, feet, hands
• brain damage
• spinal cord damage
• paralysis
• motor skill and cognitive injuries
• vision, speech, or hearing injuries
• blindness
• post traumatic stress
• pain
• suffering
• death

It is important to have a representative who will fight for your rights while you recover. If you have been involved in a motorcycle collision, contact the motorcycle attorneys at O’Hanlon McCollom and Demerath with extensive experience in motorcycle accidents to gain an advocate now.

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Who is Responsible for My Injuries?

Of course, a driver of a car that collides with the motorcycle may be liable, but the person responsible for creating a hazardous road condition, or the state itself, may be liable in some motorcycle accidents.

The law of each particular case can be complex and confusing. If you have been involved in a motorcycle collision, contact the motorcycle attorneys at O’Hanlon, McCollom and Demerath with extensive experience in motorcycle accidents to sort through the mess right away.

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When and why should I seek the services of an experienced attorney?

Contact a lawyer as soon as possible! The law limits the amount of time you have to bring suit. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations. If you wait too long to seek recovery, you may be legally barred from exercising your rights forever.

If you are involved in a truck accident, follow accident claims process guidelines.

It is important to have an experienced attorney on your side as soon as possible. This person can act as the advocate of your rights while you heal. If you have been involved in a motorcycle collision, contact the motorcycle accident attorneys at our firm with extensive experience in motorcycle accidents to sort through the mess right away.

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