As a Dallas-Fort Worth personal injury lawyer, I know that scooter riders are at high risk of suffering life-threatening injuries if they are ever involved in an auto collision. All two-wheeled vehicles - including motorcycles, bicycles and mopeds - carry similar risks because none of them offer protection to their driver or any passengers, unlike a car does.
To make matters worse, the vast majority of drivers completely ignore scooter riders. They'll cut in front of them, pull across their path or brake in front of them without thinking twice. A lot of the time the motorist doesn't even see the scooter, but that's not an excuse. As a Texas scooter wreck attorney I know that the reason most drivers don't see a scooter or moped rider is simply that they're not looking out for them in the first place.
In most cases, scooter crashes are usually the fault of the car or truck driver - and not the scooter rider. If this is the case in your accident, you are probably entitled to make a claim against them under Texas law. The damages you can recover include any medical expenses and doctor fees related to your accident injuries, any income you may have missed out on because of your extended hospital stay, as well as compensation for your pain, suffering and mental anguish.
If you've never been seriously injured in a traffic collision before (and I certainly hope that you haven't), then you're likely in for a nasty surprise when it comes to dealing with the insurance company. Even if they're quick to pay for any property damage you suffered in the crash, they will undoubtedly try to avoid paying you the full and fair compensation you deserve when it comes to your bodily injury claim. The reason for this is that health care is incredibly expensive and the insurance company would much rather prefer to make a profit than make a payout to an innocent victim who was injured by one of their clients. The fact remains, however, that you are entitled to compensation for your injuries.
If you've been injured, you've already suffered enough. You don't deserve to suffer the additional financial burden which is a frequent consequence of being in a multi-vehicle wreck. For a no fee, no obligation consultation on your unique situation, please give us a call toll free at 800-354-6275, or call locally in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900 or in Dallas at 214-327-8000.
Do You Have Questions About Motorcycle Collisions?
Do you have legal questions about injury cases that involve motorcycle accidents in Texas? If so, you can always call us for a free, no obligation consultation. Also, you can order your free copy of Mark's book, Roadmap To Winning Your Texas Motorcycle Accident Case. This book is packed with tons of useful information on how to deal with insurance adjusters, what mistakes NOT to make, how to deal with health care issues...and much more.
