Texas has over 420,000 motorcycles registered in the state. Motorcycle drivers have the same rights as regular motorists; however, they are often not given the same attention and respect on Texas roads. Motorcycle riders are especially susceptible to suffering serious injuries when they are involved in a crash with a car, truck, or commercial vehicle. With driver inattention at an all-time high, motorcycle crashes are on the rise. If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, you need an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer in Houston who knows how to get the liable party held accountable for the damages you’ve suffered.
Neglect by other Drivers puts Motorcyclists at Risk
According to the Texas Department of Transportation and the NHTSA, approximately one in three motorcycle accidents results in injuries, and one in four results in a fatality. Serious brain injuries, broken bones, amputations, internal injuries, and deaths are all too common. The most common causes of motorcycle crashes due to the negligence of another driver are:
- Distracted driving
- Driving while intoxicated or impaired
- Failure to properly check the blind spot for smaller vehicles such as a motorcycle
- Failure to yield to a motorcyclist with right-of-way
- Hitting a motorcycle from behind
- Improper lane changes
- Speeding and reckless driving
