Victoria & Corpus Christi Texas Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

When someone riding a motorcycle is involved in a crash, he or she is over three times more likely to be very seriously injured than if he had chosen to ride in a car. This risk is much higher if he chooses to ride without a helmet. A rider without a helmet is five times more likely to suffer a serious head injury. Unsafe roads contribute to the risk. In South Texas, some counties are notorious for higher motorcycle fatalities due to the design and condition of its roads. Bikers traveling these parts should be aware of the higher road risk for them in these areas. Unfortunate motorcycle accident victims need an aggressive law firm to hold those accountable responsible.

Motorcycle Accident Causes

The freedom of the ride is another factor. Physical protection of the rider on a motorcycle is minimal. One of the draws of riding a bike is also one of its biggest dangers. Most South Texas motorcycle accidents result from negligence on the part of the other driver.

Benefits of a South Texas Attorney

Having a lawyer serving the Corpus Christi and Victoria areas with experience in motorcycle accidents is invaluable, because there can be so many contributing factors for consideration. Weather, time of day (sunshine), road condition and design, design of vehicles involved, condition of the car involved, traffic on the road, sound volume in the car involved, cell phone usage, and many other variables must be assessed. Having legal counsel with specialized knowledge of Texas motorcycle accident law can be very beneficial to a motorcycle injury victim. Please feel free to contact our firm at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath for a free, initial consultation.