Category Archives: Motorcycle Accident
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 »
Settlement Roadblocks in Motorcycle Crash Claims
Because these wrecks cause such serious injuries (the motorcycle rider crash fatality rate is thirty times higher than the vehicle occupant fatality rate), significant compensation is available in these claims. Therefore, insurance company lawyers usually pull out all the stops in an effort to deny, or at least reduce, the victim’s compensation, regardless of… Read More »
What to Expect in a Motorcycle Accident Claim
Almost all motorcycle crash victims can expect a settlement. Over 95 percent of injury claims eventually settle out of court. However, “eventually” could be a very long time, usually several months. Initially, most insurance companies make low-ball settlement offers that, in many cases, don’t even cover medical expenses. They only make better settlement offers,… Read More »
What on Earth is a SMIDSY Crash?
SMIDSY is an informal acronym for a left-turn motorcycle crash. It stands for “sorry, mate, I didn’t see you.” This line says a lot. The tortfeasor (negligent driver) subtly shifts blame to the victim. Indeed, most tortfeasors say things like “You came out of nowhere” in these situations. Furthermore, many tortfeasors brush off serious… Read More »
Motorcycle Wreck Seriously Injures Sheriff’s Deputy
In July 2023, an off-duty Harris County law enforcement officer nearly lost his leg in a Houston motorcycle crash. Houston Police Department investigators said the off-duty deputy was riding his motorcycle when he hit a black Chevrolet Tahoe. The deputy’s motorcycle is marked in county colorings, but it’s a personal bike, according to HPD…. Read More »
