Stephens Law Firm | June 10, 2022 | Motorcycle Accidents
Driving a motorcycle has a lot of great benefits. Motorcycle drivers often appreciate the feel of an open road, the wind in their face, with the ability to navigate their bike from one place to another. Motorcycles are often less expensive than cars to maintain, and drivers benefit from better gas mileage. However, despite the… read more
Stephens Law Firm | January 28, 2022 | Motorcycle Accidents
Lane splitting refers to a practice that motorcyclists use to move through traffic, often traveling along the stripes separating lanes or weaving around vehicles traveling within the same lane on multi-lane roads and highways. When lane splitting, a motorcyclist travels between lanes of traffic along a lane’s divider marks. The practice is also called “white… read more
Stephens Law Firm | February 6, 2021 | Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle drivers often enjoy the adventure and exhilaration their bikes can offer. Motorcycles connect riders with their surroundings. They also provide a feeling of freedom that typical passenger vehicles do not afford. Despite the excitement motorcycles can deliver, they can also be very dangerous. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 80%… read more
Stephens Law Firm | September 17, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Approximately 16% of all traffic fatalities in Texas are motorcycle riders and passengers. While fatalities decline from other vehicle accidents, they continue to climb for motorcycle riders in Texas and across the country. A motorcycle does not provide much protection from catastrophic injuries in the event of an accident. Wearing a helmet and clothing designed… read more
Stephens Law Firm | May 18, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Some states require motorcyclists to carry additional insurance coverage or do not extend certain types of insurance coverage to motorcyclists. Texas is not one of those states. Motorcycles have the same insurance requirements in Texas as cars. Texas Motorcycle Insurance Requirements Motorcyclists must carry the same basic liability insurance coverage that other motorists carry. All… read more