Texas Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle riders face two fights after a crash: the medical recovery, and the bias. Insurance adjusters and juries often start from the assumption that the rider was speeding, lane-splitting, or 'asking for it.' Beating that bias takes a lawyer who knows how to reframe the story — early.
No fee unless we win. Available 24/7. Same-day response.
What to do after a motorcycle crash in Texas
- 1
Get full-spectrum medical evaluation.
Even with a helmet, motorcycle crashes commonly cause traumatic brain injury, road rash that hides deeper damage, and orthopedic injuries that present days later. Get full imaging.
- 2
Photograph the bike, the gear, and the scene.
Helmet, jacket, boots, gloves — the condition of your gear is evidence of how serious the impact was. Photograph everything before anyone moves it.
- 3
Identify witnesses immediately.
Motorcycle cases are often word-against-word, and bias toward the car driver is real. Independent witnesses are gold. Get their info before they leave the scene.
- 4
Don't let the insurance company examine your bike alone.
The other driver's insurer may want to inspect your motorcycle. Their accident reconstructionist will look for any reason to blame the bike. Your inspection should happen first, with your reconstructionist.
- 5
Call Kent before insurance offers a 'quick' settlement.
Motorcycle injuries often get worse before they get better. Settling before you know the full medical picture leaves money on the table you can't get back.
What Texas law says about motorcycles
Texas treats motorcycles as motor vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as cars. But Texas-specific rules around helmets, lane usage, and rider training affect every motorcycle injury claim:
-
Helmet law (over 21, with insurance)
Texas riders 21 or older may legally ride without a helmet if they have at least $10K of medical insurance or completed an approved motorcycle safety course. Whether you wore one is admissible — but does not bar recovery.
-
Lane-splitting is illegal
Texas does not permit lane-splitting (riding between lanes of traffic). Insurance companies routinely allege it even when it didn't happen. Photos and witness statements matter.
-
Comparative fault still applies
Texas's 51% bar applies to motorcycle cases just like car cases. Insurance defense will try to push fault percentages aggressively because juries are sometimes biased against riders.
-
Motorcycle Safety Course completion
If you completed a Department of Public Safety-approved motorcycle safety course, that's evidence of training and care that we'll put in front of any jury or adjuster.
Why Kent for motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle injury cases are won by lawyers who can credibly tell the rider's story to a skeptical audience. That's a trial-lawyer skill — voir dire (jury selection), narrative construction, cross-examination of biased witnesses. Kent has been doing it for 30 years.
Voir dire experience
Picking a fair jury for a motorcycle case is harder than for an SUV-on-SUV crash. Kent's 30 years of jury selection experience matter.
Reconstruction expert relationships
Motorcycle reconstruction is a specialty. Kent works with reconstructionists who know motorcycles — not generalists who default to blaming the bike.
No bias in our office
Riders aren't the problem. Distracted drivers turning left across traffic are. We start from that premise and work backward.
Talk to Kent about your motorcycle accidents case.
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Same-day response.
Motorcycle Accidents — frequently asked questions
-
Will not wearing a helmet hurt my case?
It will be raised, but it doesn't bar recovery in Texas — and it only affects damages caused by head injuries. If your injury is to your leg, helmet status doesn't matter. If you legally rode without a helmet (over 21 with qualifying insurance or training), we make that part of the story.
-
What if the other driver claims they 'didn't see' me?
Failure to see a visible motorcycle is negligence — not a defense. Riders have the same right of way as cars. We've handled this argument many times. The driver had a duty to look.
-
Is lane-splitting legal in Texas?
No. Texas does not permit lane-splitting. Insurance companies often allege it even when riders weren't doing it. Witness statements and traffic camera footage usually settle that argument.
-
How much is a motorcycle injury case worth?
Motorcycle crashes tend to produce serious injuries — TBI, fractures, road rash that requires grafting. Settlement value depends on medical care, future treatment, lost income, pain and suffering, and the at-fault driver's coverage. We'll give you a realistic range after reviewing the records.