Category Archives: Motorcycle Accident
Are Motorcycle Helmets Required in Texas?
Motorcyclists face unique safety risks. They are far more likely to suffer a serious head injury in a crash than are the occupants of full-sized passenger cars. A motorcyclist should always wear a proper safety helmet. However, they are only required by law in Texas for riders who are under the age of 21…. Read More »
Can You Get Compensation for a Road Rash Injury After a Motorcycle Crash in Texas?
Road rash is one of the most common motorcycle accident injuries reported in our region. If you suffered a road rash injury, you can and should seek financial compensation for your damages. At Henrietta Ezeoke Law Firm, we put injured motorcyclists first. Here, our Houston motorcycle accident attorney provides a guide to road rash… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash in Houston
According to a report from ABC 13 Eyewitness News, a motorcyclist was killed in a devastating crash in North Houston. A 49-year-old man was reportedly struck and killed by a driver who ran a red light. The crash is still under a more comprehensive investigation by law enforcement. Here, our Houston motorcycle accident lawyer… Read More »
Is Motorcycle Lane-Splitting Allowed in Texas?
Motorcycle lane-splitting is the practice of a rider moving in between a lane of stopped or relatively slow-moving traffic. While it is permissible in some jurisdictions, motorcycle lane-splitting is strictly illegal in Texas. Riders may not split lanes—even if traffic is stopped. Here, our Sugar Land motorcycle accident attorney provides a guide to motorcycle… Read More »
Gumshoe and GPS Evidence in Motorcycle Crash Claims
The victim/plaintiff has the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion in a motorcycle crash case. The burden of proof is a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not). Victim/plaintiffs must prove the basic elements of an ordinary negligence, negligence per se, or other legal case. But a preponderance of the evidence… Read More »
Top Five Causes of Motorcycle Crashes
Sylvester H. Roper, the inventor of the first motorcycle in 1869, also died in the first motorcycle crash, which was in 1896. Today’s motorcycles are almost infinitely faster and more powerful than Roper’s velocipede, which was basically a steam-driven bicycle. However, today’s motorcycles also have the same basic design as Roper’s velocipede (a frame,… Read More »
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Motorcyclist in Houston
According to witnesses, a Kia driver failed to stop at a stoplight in Houston, rear-ended a motorcycle, and fled from the scene on foot. When officers arrived at the accident scene in the 5800 block of Mesa Drive, they found a motorcycle hit from behind by a gray Kia. The male motorcyclist was pronounced… Read More »
Breaking Down a Motorcycle Accident Claim
The motorcycle rider crash fatality rate is thirty times higher than the four-wheel vehicle occupant fatality rate. Even if motorcycle riders survive a crash, they usually sustain permanent injuries, like head injuries. Wearing a motorcycle helmet during a crash is like covering your mouth when you sneeze. A helmet gives riders some protection, but… Read More »
Breaking Down a Motorcycle Crash Claim in Texas
Automotive design and safety has advanced by leaps and bounds since the 1930s. But today’s motorcycles haven’t changed much since Lawrence of Arabia was killed in a motorcycle crash in 1935. Today’s four-wheel vehicles have seat belts, airbags, and other advanced safety features. Today’s motorcycle is still a frame, handlebars, a seat, and a… Read More »
Leading Causes of Motorcycle Crashes
Vehicle safety technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past century. But today’s motorcycles aren’t much safer than they were in 1935, when Lawrence of Arabia was killed in a controversial motorcycle crash. Today’s cars and trucks are also infinitely bigger and faster than they were in 1935. So, motorcycle riders face… Read More »
