What Should I Do if I Was Hit by a Motorcycle?
While a motorcycle isn’t as big as a car or a truck, it can still inflict a lot of damage. The severity of injuries may depend on the situation. For example, a pedestrian is likely to suffer from greater injuries than passengers in a car when struck by a motorcycle.
Either way, your injuries are very real; our Fort Worth motorcycle accident attorneys at Stephens Law are here to help you during this difficult time. Our skilled personal injury attorneys have been helping accident victims get the compensation they need for over 25 years.
At Stephens Law, we combine our years of experience with cutting-edge technology to achieve extraordinary results for our clients. All accidents and injuries are different. We know there is no “one size fits all” legal strategy, so we’ll fashion one that’s right for you.
Call Stephens Law at (817) 420-7000 to schedule your free consultation in Fort Worth, TX, you’ve taken the first important step of piecing your life back together.
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How Can Stephens Law Help You if You Were Hit by a Motorcycle?
In 2020, there were over 8.3 million registered motorcycles in the country. Given the prevalence of motorcycles on our roads, it’s not surprising they are increasingly involved in more and more accidents. Motorcycles can be particularly prone to being involved in accidents because they are less visible to drivers and pedestrians.
If you’ve been hit by a negligent motorcycle operator and have suffered injuries, our Fort Worth personal injury lawyers believe that you shouldn’t have to bear the financial burden on your own. We’ve recovered tens of millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts for our clients since we first opened our doors.
When you have Stephens Law in your corner after being hit by a motorcycle in Fort Worth, Texas, you’re getting a top-rated team of attorneys who’ve received the following accolades:
- Texas Super Lawyer® by Thomson Reuters
- Best Lawyers in America®
- 10.0 AVVO rating, which is the highest possible rating
- AV® rated lawyer Martindale-Hubbell
- Lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum®
But our clients have said it best. When you’re represented by Stephens Law, you have a fighter with a proven track record of winning in your corner.
What Kinds of Damages Am I Entitled to After Being Hit by a Motorcycle?
The average motorcycle weighs between 300 and 500 pounds. While they’re considerably smaller than cars, they’re big enough and fast enough to still inflict a great deal of damage.
If you have been hit by a motorcycle and you suffered injuries, Texas law allows you to recover economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages compensate you for actual and verifiable monetary losses you sustained as the result of the accident. They include your present and future medical bills, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, rehabilitation and nursing care expenses, and damage to your property.
Non-economic damages compensate you for losses that are difficult to quantify financially. They include pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement, scarring, and other “unseen” injuries.
It takes an experienced personal injury attorney like Stephens Law to identify each and every injury you suffered so you can be made whole again. We’ll be thorough in fighting for every single dollar to which you’re entitled.
What If I’m Partially at Fault for the Motorcycle Accident?
If you contributed to causing the accident, you can still recover damages in most instances.
Texas operates under a modified comparative fault rule. This means your recovery will be reduced according to the percentage of fault you share with the motorcycle operator. However, there’s an important caveat. If you were more than 50% at fault for the accident, you will not be able to recover any compensation.
For example, if a jury finds that you suffered $100,000 in total damages but that you were 30% at fault for the accident, your recovery will be reduced accordingly. In other words, you would only be entitled to $70,000 in damages based on your percentage of fault.
This is why it is so important to have seasoned Fort Worth personal injury lawyers, like those at Stephens Law, advocating for you. The insurance company will undoubtedly try to pin all the blame on you. We won’t let them get away with unwarranted accusations that can affect your financial award.
Call Stephens Law for a Free, No-Obligation Consultation if You’ve Been Hit by a Motorcycle
If you’ve been hit by a motorcycle and suffered injuries, call Stephens Law for a free consultation right away. While there are exceptions, Texas law limits your time to sue to two years from the date of the accident.
When you meet with us, we’ll listen carefully to your explanation of what happened, discuss your legal options, and make some initial recommendations. A phone call to Stephens Law is your first step to maximizing your compensation so you can heal with less stress.
Stephens Law Personal Injury
1300 S University Dr # 300
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 420-7000
