San Antonio Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
We represent riders injured in San Antonio and across Texas. Insurers routinely assume the rider was speeding or reckless before they know anything about the crash. Answering that assumption starts on day one. Free consultation in English or Spanish: (210) 699-4945.
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The bias against riders
Insurance adjusters and sometimes jurors start from "he was probably speeding." That bias is real and changes how the case is built from the first day. Earlier witness statements, more careful scene documentation, and accident reconstruction are all part of answering it.
We don't promise results. We promise to fight your case with the seriousness it deserves, without letting bias decide the outcome. [LEGAL REVIEW]
What to do after the crash
Medical care even if you feel fine
Adrenaline hides serious injuries. See a doctor even if you think you're okay — internal and head injuries don't always hurt on the first day.
Police report
Request a police report. If police don't respond, go to the station and file one yourself. The report is evidence.
Photograph everything
Photos of the bike, the vehicle, the street, the helmet, and the gear. If there are skid marks on the pavement, photograph them.
Do NOT repair or sell the motorcycle
The bike is evidence. The damage shows the force of impact and helps reconstruct the accident. Keep the helmet and gear too, even if destroyed — especially if destroyed.
Witness information
Name and phone of anyone who saw what happened. Witnesses move and memories fade.
For a complete guide, visit: What to do after an accident
Texas helmet law and your case
Texas does not require helmets for all riders under certain conditions, and riding without one does not automatically bar a claim, though it can affect it. The interaction with Texas comparative negligence is important: the insurer may argue your head injuries were worse without a helmet, but that doesn't close your case. [LEGAL REVIEW — CRITICAL]
Every case is different. The only way to know how it applies to your situation is by consulting an attorney who reviews the specific facts of your accident.
This section is general information, not legal advice. Talk to an attorney about how helmet law applies to your specific case.
Motorcycle injuries
The motorcyclist has no crumple zone, no airbags. The body absorbs the impact directly. That's why injuries in these cases are severe and often catastrophic:
"I didn't see him" is not a defense
The most common cause of motorcycle accidents is that the car driver simply didn't see the motorcycle. Typical situations:
Left turns in front of the motorcycle
The driver turns left at an intersection cutting off the motorcycle coming the opposite way. It's the number one cause.
Lane changes without checking the blind spot
The driver changes lanes without checking the blind spot where the motorcycle is.
Following too closely
The car behind doesn't leave braking room and rear-ends the motorcycle.
"I didn't see you" is not a legal defense. [LEGAL REVIEW]
Drivers have a duty to check their mirrors and blind spots. If they didn't see the motorcycle, it's generally because they weren't paying attention — and that's negligence.
Uninsured and underinsured drivers
Many drivers in Texas are uninsured or underinsured. If the driver who hit you is one of them, you may have coverage within your own policy: [LEGAL REVIEW]
Uninsured motorist coverage (UM)
If you have this coverage on your motorcycle or auto policy, you can claim against your own insurer when the at-fault driver has no insurance.
Underinsured motorist coverage (UIM)
If the at-fault driver has insurance but it's not enough to cover your injuries, this coverage can pay the difference.
We review your policy at no cost
Many motorcyclists don't know they have this coverage. We review your policy and tell you what options you have.
How we charge
We work on a contingency fee basis: you pay nothing upfront, and we take a percentage only if we recover money for you. If we don't win, there are no fees. [CONFIRM: percentage, motorcycle case experience.]
Case costs — expert witnesses, medical records, filing fees — are separate from fees. We explain how they're handled from the start, no surprises.
San Antonio
We're in San Antonio, in Bexar County. We know the corridors where these accidents happen — I-35, I-10, Loop 410, 1604 — and the dangerous intersections for motorcyclists. We're not a call center from another state.
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