The Moudgil Law Firm handles all hit-and-run motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay absolutely no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Our fee comes as a percentage of the settlement or verdict, and we advance all case expenses including private investigation costs, forensic analysis, accident reconstruction fees, medical record procurement, court filing fees, and expert witness expenses. You face zero upfront costs and zero financial risk. This arrangement ensures every hit-and-run victim has access to experienced legal representation and thorough investigation regardless of financial situation. Call (832) 476-3209 to schedule your free consultation.

Texas’s modified comparative fault system under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 33.001 allows you to recover compensation as long as your fault does not exceed 50%.

Even if you bear some responsibility for the accident, the other driver’s decision to flee the scene is an independent criminal act that does not reduce their liability for your injuries. In fact, fleeing the scene after an accident often increases the at-fault driver’s liability exposure because it demonstrates consciousness of guilt and may support punitive damage claims. Your recovery is reduced proportionally by your percentage of fault but is not eliminated.

Yes, motorcycle passengers injured in hit-and-run accidents have independent legal claims. A passenger can file a UM claim under their own auto insurance policy (if they own a vehicle with UM coverage), the motorcycle rider’s UM coverage, or the identified hit-and-run driver’s insurance.

Passengers generally face even stronger claims than riders because they had no control over either vehicle involved in the collision. Our attorneys can represent both riders and passengers, or coordinate representation to ensure every injured party receives full compensation from all available sources.

The immigration status or licensing status of the hit-and-run driver does not affect your legal right to compensation. An unlicensed driver is still civilly liable for injuries they cause, and any insurance coverage they carry (or that covers the vehicle they were driving) remains available for your claim.

If the driver lacks insurance, your UM coverage provides an alternative recovery path. In cases where the vehicle was owned by someone else, the vehicle owner may also be liable. Our attorneys pursue every available source of compensation regardless of the at-fault driver’s legal status.

The value of a hit-and-run motorcycle accident case depends on injury severity, available insurance coverage, whether the fleeing driver is identified, medical expenses, lost income, and the extent of pain and suffering. Cases resolved through UM coverage are limited to your policy limits.

When the hit-and-run driver is identified, cases involving catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage can produce settlements and verdicts ranging from $500,000 to several million dollars. Attorney Pulkit Moudgil has recovered over $14 million for injured clients. We provide an honest case valuation during your free consultation.

Hit-and-run accidents involving commercial trucks often present enhanced recovery opportunities. Commercial vehicles are easier to identify due to their size, fleet markings, and GPS tracking systems that trucking companies are required to maintain.

If the truck driver is identified, you may have claims against both the driver and the trucking company under vicarious liability theories. Commercial trucks typically carry insurance policies of $1 million or more under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling complex truck accident claims and know how to secure electronic logging data and GPS records that prove the truck’s location at the time of the crash.

Texas Insurance Code prohibits insurers from raising your premiums solely because you filed a UM claim for an accident that was not your fault. Filing a hit-and-run UM claim should not result in a rate increase because you were the innocent victim.

If your insurer threatens a premium increase or cancellation after filing a legitimate UM claim, you should report this to the Texas Department of Insurance. Our attorneys can advise you on how to protect your rights as a policyholder while pursuing maximum compensation for your hit-and-run injuries.

Yes, you can pursue both a UM claim and a liability claim against the identified hit-and-run driver. However, you generally cannot collect double compensation for the same damages.

If your UM insurer pays benefits and the hit-and-run driver is later identified, your UM carrier may have a subrogation right to recover what they paid from the at-fault driver’s insurance. Our attorneys coordinate both claims strategically to maximize your total recovery. In cases where the identified driver carries insurance that exceeds your UM limits, we pursue the larger recovery from the at-fault driver’s policy.

Houston Police Department’s investigation timeline varies based on case severity, available evidence, and departmental resources. Fatal hit-and-run cases receive the most intensive investigation and may remain active indefinitely. Serious injury cases are typically investigated actively for several weeks to months.

Property-damage-only cases often receive limited investigation due to resource constraints. Because police resources are stretched across thousands of annual Houston hit-and-run incidents, our attorneys supplement law enforcement efforts with private investigators, independent evidence gathering, and digital investigation techniques that significantly increase the chances of identifying the fleeing driver.

Call 911 immediately and request both police and emergency medical services. While waiting, try to document everything you remember about the fleeing vehicle—color, make, model, license plate numbers (even partial), direction of travel, and any distinguishing features.

Ask witnesses to stay and provide contact information. Photograph the accident scene from multiple angles including your motorcycle, debris, skid marks, road conditions, and your injuries. Seek medical attention even if injuries seem minor, as delayed symptoms are common after motorcycle accidents. Do not attempt to chase the fleeing driver. Contact a motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible to begin evidence preservation.

Yes, leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury is a third-degree felony in Texas under Texas Transportation Code § 550.021, punishable by two to ten years in prison and fines up to $10,000. If the crash results in death, the charge escalates to a second-degree felony carrying two to twenty years imprisonment.

Even fleeing an accident involving only property damage is a Class C misdemeanor—or a Class B misdemeanor if the damage exceeds $200. These criminal penalties are separate from any civil liability for your injuries, meaning the hit-and-run driver faces both criminal prosecution and financial responsibility for your damages.

If you lack UM coverage and the hit-and-run driver remains unidentified, your compensation options are more limited but not eliminated. Medical payments coverage (MedPay) may still cover medical expenses. Personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, if carried, provides additional benefits.

Our attorneys also investigate whether other insurance policies you hold—such as auto policies covering other vehicles you own—contain UM coverage that applies to motorcycle accidents. If the driver is eventually identified, we pursue their personal assets and insurance coverage. Third-party liability claims against employers, vehicle owners, or government entities responsible for dangerous road conditions may also be available.

Yes, you can still recover compensation even if the hit-and-run driver is never identified. Your own motorcycle insurance policy’s uninsured motorist (UM) coverage treats unidentified hit-and-run drivers the same as uninsured drivers, allowing you to file a claim with your own insurer for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages up to your policy limits.

Additionally, medical payments coverage (MedPay) on your policy provides immediate benefits regardless of fault. Our attorneys also investigate whether third parties—such as vehicle owners, employers, or entities responsible for road conditions—share liability and carry their own insurance.

While you are not legally required to hire an attorney, represented claimants recover significantly more compensation. Studies by the Insurance Research Council show that injured individuals with attorney representation receive average settlements of $60,150 compared to $17,600 for unrepresented claimants—a 3.4 times difference.

Rear-end motorcycle collision cases involve complex issues including establishing fault, calculating future damages, negotiating with insurance adjusters, and countering anti-motorcyclist bias. Insurance companies have teams of lawyers and adjusters working to minimize your payout. Having an experienced attorney levels the playing field and ensures that your rights are fully protected. The Moudgil Law Firm works on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.

The timeline depends on the complexity of your case. Straightforward rear-end collision cases with clear liability and moderate injuries typically resolve within 3 to 6 months through negotiated settlement. Complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, disputed liability, or multiple parties may take 12 to 24 months or longer, especially if litigation becomes necessary.

Key factors that affect timeline include the severity of your injuries and how long treatment takes, whether you have reached maximum medical improvement, the at-fault driver’s insurance policy limits, the willingness of the insurance company to negotiate in good faith, and whether your case requires filing a lawsuit and proceeding through discovery and trial preparation. While we work to resolve cases efficiently, we never rush a settlement that undervalues your claim. Your recovery and fair compensation are always the priority.

You may still recover full compensation even if the at-fault driver had no insurance. Recovery options include your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, claims against other liable parties such as the vehicle owner or employer, and pursuing the at-fault driver’s personal assets. Our attorneys have successfully recovered compensation in many uninsured driver cases.

The Insurance Research Council reports that uninsured motorist claims are increasingly common in Texas, where approximately 14% of drivers lack insurance. If you carry UM/UIM coverage, you can file a claim through your own insurance policy. Our attorneys also investigate whether the at-fault driver was operating a company vehicle (making the employer liable), driving someone else’s vehicle (owner liability), or whether a vehicle defect contributed to the crash (product liability). Identifying all potential sources of recovery is one of the most important services an experienced attorney provides.

No. Initial settlement offers from insurance companies are almost always significantly below the true value of your claim. Insurance adjusters are trained to settle claims quickly and cheaply before you understand the full extent of your injuries and damages. Attorney Pulkit Moudgil consistently recovers settlements averaging 3.2 times the initial insurance offer.

Insurance companies pressure injury victims to accept lowball offers before they have reached maximum medical improvement and before the full scope of their injuries is known. Once you accept a settlement, you permanently waive your right to seek additional compensation—even if your condition worsens. Our attorneys negotiate aggressively on your behalf and never recommend accepting an offer unless it fairly compensates you for all current and future damages. If the insurer refuses to make a reasonable offer, we are prepared to take your case to trial.

Yes. Under Texas law, not wearing a helmet only affects compensation for head-related injuries, not injuries to other parts of your body. If you are over 21 and met the legal exemption requirements, helmet non-use cannot be used against you at all. Your spinal cord injuries, fractures, internal injuries, and road rash claims remain fully recoverable.

Texas Transportation Code § 661.003 permits riders 21 and older to ride without helmets if they have completed a motorcycle safety course or carry adequate health insurance. Even if you did not meet these requirements, the defense can only argue that helmet use would have reduced head-specific injuries. This does not eliminate your claim, nor does it apply to injuries to your spine, limbs, organs, or other body areas. Our attorneys know how to limit the impact of helmet arguments and keep the focus on the at-fault driver’s negligence.

Texas imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003. This means you must file your lawsuit within two years of the accident date, or two years from the date of death in wrongful death cases. Failing to meet this deadline will permanently bar your claim.

While two years may seem like sufficient time, acting quickly is essential. Critical evidence such as surveillance camera footage is often overwritten within 7–30 days. Witness memories fade rapidly. Vehicle damage may be repaired or the vehicle scrapped. Additionally, early legal intervention allows your attorney to send preservation letters, retain experts, and begin building a case while evidence is fresh. Contact a rear-end motorcycle collision attorney as soon as possible after your accident.

Compensation for a rear-end motorcycle collision varies based on injury severity, medical costs, lost income, and the impact on your quality of life. Moderate injury cases typically settle between $85,000 and $250,000, serious injury cases between $250,000 and $750,000, and catastrophic injury cases involving TBI or spinal cord damage may exceed $1 million.

Your specific compensation depends on multiple factors including the extent of your medical treatment, whether your injuries are permanent, your lost earning capacity, the at-fault driver’s insurance coverage limits, and the availability of underinsured motorist coverage. Non-economic damages for pain, suffering, and mental anguish are calculated based on multipliers ranging from 1.5 to 10 times your economic damages. If the at-fault driver was intoxicated or engaged in extreme recklessness, punitive damages may also be available. The Moudgil Law Firm provides a free case evaluation to assess your potential compensation.

In Texas, the trailing driver who strikes a motorcycle from behind is presumed to be at fault. All drivers have a legal obligation to maintain a safe following distance under Texas Transportation Code § 545.062. While this presumption can be challenged, proving the rear driver’s negligence is typically straightforward with proper evidence collection.

However, insurance companies routinely attempt to shift partial blame onto motorcyclists. Common defenses include claims that the rider stopped suddenly, had defective brake lights, or was driving erratically. Our attorneys gather comprehensive evidence including traffic camera footage, police reports, witness statements, and accident reconstruction analysis to refute these allegations and establish that the trailing driver bears full responsibility. Under Texas’s modified comparative negligence system, even if you are assigned partial fault, you can still recover damages as long as your fault does not exceed 50%.

The Moudgil Law Firm handles all lane-splitting motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay absolutely no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Our fee comes as a percentage of the settlement or verdict, and we advance all case expenses including accident reconstruction experts, medical record procurement, expert witness fees, court filing costs, and investigation expenses. You face zero upfront costs and zero financial risk. This arrangement ensures every motorcycle accident victim has access to experienced legal representation regardless of financial situation. Call (832) 476-3209 to schedule your free consultation today.

The location of the lane-splitting accident affects how courts and insurance companies evaluate your claim, though it does not change the fundamental legal analysis.

Highway lane splitting during stop-and-go traffic on Houston corridors like I-610 or Highway 290 is often viewed more favorably because research demonstrates it can reduce rear-end collision risk in congested conditions. Lane splitting on surface streets at higher speeds may face greater scrutiny. Regardless of location, the other driver’s duty to check blind spots, signal lane changes, and maintain awareness of surrounding traffic remains constant. Our attorneys tailor liability arguments to the specific circumstances of each case.

Texas legislators have introduced lane-splitting bills in multiple recent legislative sessions, though none have passed into law as of this writing. These bills have generally proposed allowing motorcyclists to lane split at speeds no greater than 5–10 mph above surrounding traffic flow when traffic is moving at 20–30 mph or less.

If lane-splitting legislation eventually passes in Texas, it would clarify motorcyclists’ rights and potentially strengthen accident claims by establishing that responsible lane splitting is a legally recognized practice. Until then, the legal gray area makes experienced legal representation essential for any lane-splitting injury claim.

A police report assigning fault to the lane-splitting motorcyclist is not the final word on liability. Police reports are admissible as evidence in Texas, but they are not conclusive determinations of legal fault.

Officers often assign fault based on limited information gathered at the scene and may default to blaming the lane splitter without fully investigating the other driver’s conduct. Our attorneys challenge unfavorable police reports by presenting independent evidence—traffic camera footage, witness testimony, cell phone records proving distracted driving, and accident reconstruction analysis—that demonstrates the other driver’s negligence was the proximate cause of the collision.

Lane-splitting accident cases typically take 8 to 24 months to resolve, though timelines vary based on injury severity, liability complexity, and whether trial becomes necessary. The comparative fault issues unique to lane-splitting cases often extend the negotiation phase because insurance companies fight harder to assign fault to the motorcyclist.

Simple cases with clear driver negligence and moderate injuries may settle within eight months. Complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, disputed fault, or multiple defendants may take two years or longer. We prioritize achieving maximum compensation rather than rushing settlements that undervalue your injuries.

Yes, and truck-involved lane-splitting accidents often present additional opportunities for compensation. When a commercial truck driver makes an unsafe lane change into a motorcyclist’s path, you may have claims against the driver, the trucking company, the vehicle owner, and potentially other parties under vicarious liability theories.

Commercial vehicles typically carry insurance policies of $1 million or more, meaning greater potential recovery for severe injuries. Trucking companies also face federal safety regulations under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that may have been violated, providing additional evidence of negligence to strengthen your claim.

The “I never saw the motorcycle” defense is extremely common in lane-splitting cases, but it actually supports your claim rather than undermining it. Drivers have a legal duty to maintain awareness of their surroundings, check mirrors and blind spots before lane changes, and signal their intentions.

Failing to see a motorcyclist who was lawfully present on the roadway is evidence of negligence, not an excuse for it. Our attorneys use traffic camera footage, dashcam recordings, witness testimony, and accident reconstruction to demonstrate that the motorcyclist was visible and that the driver simply failed to look before changing lanes.

Texas requires helmets for riders under 21 and those without qualifying insurance or a DOT-approved safety course under Texas Transportation Code § 661.003. If you were not wearing a helmet, the insurance company may argue your head injuries would have been less severe with helmet use.

However, helmet non-use does not eliminate the other driver’s liability for causing the accident. Texas courts may allow it as evidence of comparative fault, potentially reducing your non-economic damages, but it cannot bar your claim entirely. Even without a helmet, you can still recover substantial compensation for injuries caused by another driver’s negligence.

The value of a lane-splitting accident case depends on injury severity, medical expenses, lost income, comparative fault allocation, pain and suffering, and the at-fault driver’s insurance coverage.

Cases involving moderate injuries with clear liability may settle for $75,000 to $200,000, while catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage can produce settlements and verdicts ranging from $500,000 to several million dollars. Comparative fault may reduce these amounts proportionally. Attorney Pulkit Moudgil has recovered over $14 million for injured clients, with settlements averaging 3.2 times initial insurance offers. We provide an honest case valuation during your free consultation.

Insurance companies routinely use lane splitting as a primary defense to minimize or deny motorcycle accident claims. Adjusters argue that lane splitting is illegal in Texas, that the motorcyclist assumed the risk, and that the rider bears majority fault for the collision.

They issue lowball offers—sometimes 10–20% of the claim’s true value—expecting riders without legal representation to accept out of frustration or financial pressure. Our attorneys counter these tactics by presenting evidence of the other driver’s independent negligence, citing the absence of an explicit Texas ban on lane splitting, and demonstrating that the motorcyclist’s actions did not proximately cause the collision.

Call 911 and seek medical attention immediately, even if injuries seem minor, because delayed symptoms are common in motorcycle collisions. Move to a safe location if possible. Document the scene by photographing vehicle positions, traffic conditions, lane markings, your injuries, and any damage from multiple angles.

Obtain contact and insurance information from the other driver and contact information from any witnesses. Do not admit fault or apologize at the scene. Do not discuss the accident with the other driver’s insurance company. Preserve your damaged motorcycle, helmet, and riding gear as evidence. Contact a motorcycle accident attorney before providing any recorded statements to insurance adjusters.

Yes, you can still recover compensation even if you were lane splitting at the time of the accident. Texas’s modified comparative fault system allows injured parties to recover damages as long as their percentage of fault does not exceed 50%.

Even if lane splitting contributed to the accident, the other driver’s independent negligence—such as an unsafe lane change, failure to signal, or distracted driving—typically bears significant or primary responsibility for the collision. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but it is not eliminated. Our attorneys work to minimize fault attributed to our clients through evidence-based arguments.

Texas has no statute that explicitly permits or prohibits lane splitting. Unlike California, which legalized the practice in 2017, Texas law is silent on the specific act of riding between lanes of traffic.

However, Texas Transportation Code § 545.060 requires vehicles to travel entirely within a single lane, which insurance companies and law enforcement often interpret as making lane splitting a traffic violation. Because there is no express prohibition, the legality of lane splitting in Texas remains a gray area that courts evaluate on a case-by-case basis. This ambiguity is exactly why experienced legal representation is critical for lane-splitting accident claims.

Yes, as long as you are within Texas’s two-year statute of limitations from the date of the accident, you can still file a claim. However, waiting reduces the quality of available evidence—traffic camera footage may have been overwritten, witnesses become harder to locate, and physical evidence at the scene disappears.

Additionally, gaps in medical treatment between the accident and seeking care can give insurance companies ammunition to argue your injuries are not as severe as claimed. The sooner you contact an attorney, the better we can preserve evidence and protect your right to full compensation.

If a left-turn motorcycle accident was caused or worsened by construction zone conditions, poor road maintenance, inadequate signage, or malfunctioning traffic signals, additional parties beyond the turning driver may share liability.

The Texas Department of Transportation, local municipalities, construction contractors, or road maintenance companies may be responsible for creating hazardous conditions that contributed to your crash. Government entity claims have special notice requirements and shorter deadlines, so prompt legal action is critical. Our attorneys identify all potentially liable parties to maximize your total recovery and hold every responsible entity accountable.

The Moudgil Law Firm handles all left-turn motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay absolutely no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Our fee comes as a percentage of the settlement or verdict, and we advance all case expenses including expert witness fees, accident reconstruction costs, medical record procurement, court filing fees, and investigation expenses. You face zero upfront costs and zero financial risk. This arrangement ensures every motorcycle accident victim has access to experienced legal representation regardless of their financial situation. Call (832) 476-3209 to schedule your free consultation today.

Texas does not have a specific statute addressing lane splitting, and the practice is generally considered illegal under Texas traffic laws because motorcycles must follow the same lane-use rules as other vehicles.

If you were lane splitting when a left-turn accident occurred, the insurance company will likely argue contributory negligence. However, even with lane splitting, the left-turning driver still had a duty to yield to oncoming traffic and check for all vehicles before turning. Texas’s comparative fault system may reduce your damages, but your claim is not automatically barred unless your fault exceeds 50%. Each case requires fact-specific analysis of how lane splitting contributed to the collision.

Yes, motorcycle passengers injured in left-turn accidents have independent legal claims against the at-fault driver. A passenger’s claim is separate from the rider’s claim, and both can proceed simultaneously.

Passengers generally face fewer comparative fault arguments because they had no control over either vehicle involved in the collision. If the motorcycle rider was partially at fault, the passenger may even have claims against both the left-turning driver and the motorcycle rider. Our attorneys can represent both riders and passengers, or coordinate representation to ensure all parties receive full compensation.

If the at-fault left-turning driver lacks sufficient insurance coverage, you may recover compensation through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage if you carry this optional protection on your motorcycle insurance policy.

Texas does not require UM/UIM coverage, but it provides essential protection for exactly these situations. If you lack UM/UIM coverage, other options may include suing the driver personally for their assets, identifying additional liable parties such as the vehicle owner or employer, or exploring other insurance coverage that may apply. Our attorneys examine every possible avenue for recovery.

Left-turn motorcycle accident cases typically take 6 to 18 months to resolve through settlement, though complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, disputed liability, or multiple defendants may take two years or longer if litigation and trial become necessary.

Straightforward cases with clear liability and moderate injuries may settle within six months once maximum medical improvement is reached. We prioritize achieving the highest possible compensation rather than rushing to settle early, as accepting a premature settlement before understanding the full extent of your injuries could leave significant money on the table.

Yes, and these cases often involve additional liable parties and higher insurance coverage. When a commercial vehicle or truck makes a negligent left turn into a motorcycle’s path, you may have claims against the driver, the trucking company, the vehicle owner, and potentially other parties under vicarious liability and respondeat superior theories.

Commercial vehicles typically carry higher insurance limits—often $1 million or more—which means greater potential recovery for severe injuries. Our attorneys have experience handling complex multi-party claims involving commercial vehicle accidents.

Texas requires helmets for riders under 21 and those without qualifying insurance or safety courses under Texas Transportation Code § 661.003. If you were not wearing a helmet, the insurance company may argue your head injuries would have been less severe with one.

However, the failure to wear a helmet does not eliminate the turning driver’s liability for causing the accident. Texas courts may allow helmet non-use as evidence of comparative fault, potentially reducing your damages, but it cannot bar your claim entirely. Even without a helmet, you can still recover substantial compensation for your injuries.

Disputed traffic signal claims are common in left-turn motorcycle accident cases, but objective evidence typically resolves these disputes. Traffic camera footage, intersection surveillance systems, traffic signal timing records, independent witness testimony, and electronic data from connected vehicles can all confirm the actual signal status at the time of the collision.

Even if the driver had a green light, they still had a legal duty to yield to oncoming traffic before completing a left turn unless they had a protected green arrow. Our attorneys immediately secure all available electronic and video evidence before it is overwritten or destroyed.

Call 911 and seek medical attention immediately, even if injuries seem minor, because delayed symptoms are common in motorcycle collisions. Document the scene by photographing vehicle positions, traffic signals, road conditions, your injuries, and the intersection from multiple angles.

Obtain contact information from witnesses and the other driver, including their insurance details. Do not admit fault or discuss the accident with the other driver’s insurance company. Preserve your damaged motorcycle, helmet, and riding gear as evidence. Contact a motorcycle accident attorney before providing any recorded statements to insurance adjusters who may use your words to minimize your claim.

The value of a left-turn motorcycle accident case depends on injury severity, medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and the at-fault driver’s insurance coverage.

Minor injuries with full recovery may settle for $50,000 to $150,000, while catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage can produce settlements and verdicts ranging from $500,000 to several million dollars. Attorney Pulkit Moudgil has secured settlements averaging 3.2 times initial insurance offers for motorcycle accident clients. During your free consultation, we evaluate your specific damages and provide an honest assessment of your case’s potential value.

In most left-turn motorcycle accidents, the driver making the left turn is presumptively at fault because Texas Transportation Code § 545.152 requires left-turning drivers to yield to oncoming traffic.

This legal presumption means the turning driver bears the burden of proving they had a legitimate reason to turn, such as a protected green arrow. However, Texas’s comparative fault system may reduce your recovery if evidence shows you were partially at fault, such as exceeding the speed limit. You can still recover compensation as long as your fault does not exceed 50%. Our attorneys aggressively establish the turning driver’s primary liability while countering any attempts to shift blame onto the motorcyclist.

We work on contingency—no fees unless we win. Typical fee is 33.33% of your settlement. You pay $0 upfront, and we advance all case costs.

Example: $300,000 settlement = $100,000 fee, you receive $200,000

According to the American Bar Association, contingency fees allow injury victims to access quality legal representation regardless of financial status.

Case value depends on:

• Injury severity and permanency
• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages and earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Available insurance coverage

Average ranges:

• Moderate injuries: $85,000-$250,000
• Serious injuries: $250,000-$750,000
• Catastrophic injuries: $750,000-$1.2M+

2 years from accident date under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003. However, contact an attorney immediately because:

• Evidence disappears (security footage deleted after 7-30 days)
• Witness memories fade
• Early legal action leads to better outcomes

The State Bar of Texas recommends contacting an attorney within days of any serious accident.

Yes, if you’re 50% or less at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your fault percentage under Texas’s comparative negligence law.

Example: 30% at fault with $200K damages = $140K recovery

You can still recover through:

1. Your UM/UIM coverage
2. Other liable parties (vehicle owner, employer, government entity)
3. Personal assets of at-fault driver

We’ve recovered full compensation in many uninsured driver cases by identifying multiple liable parties.

According to Insurance Research Council data, uninsured motorist claims are increasingly common in Texas.

No—politely decline until you speak with an attorney. Insurance adjusters ask leading questions to reduce your claim value or deny it entirely.

Say this: “I need to speak with my attorney first. Please contact my attorney at (832) 476-3209.”

You’re not required to hire a lawyer, but you should strongly consider it.

With Attorney:

• Average settlement: $60,150
• 91% receive settlement offers
• Settlement time: 4-9 months

Without Attorney:

• Average settlement: $17,600
• 58% receive settlement offers
• Settlement time: 8-14 months

Attorney representation results in 3.4x higher settlements on average.

Source: Insurance Research Council, “Attorney Involvement in Auto Injury Claims”

Timeline varies:

• Simple cases: 3-6 months
• Complex cases: 12-24+ months

Factors affecting timeline:

• Injury severity
• Medical treatment completion
• Insurance cooperation
• Whether litigation necessary

In general, if you were injured in a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault you may be able to recover compensation for:

• Property Damage
• Medical Expenses
• Lost Wages
• Loss of Earning Capacity
• Replacement Services
• Pain and Suffering

The value depends on multiple factors including:

• Severity and permanence of your injuries
• Medical expenses (current and future)
• Lost income and earning capacity
• Pain and suffering endured
• Degree of the other party’s negligence
• Available insurance coverage

We provide a free case evaluation to assess your potential compensation.

After ensuring your safety:

• Call 911 and seek medical attention.

• Report the accident to the police.

• Take photos of the scene, your injuries, and any vehicle damage.

• Get contact and insurance information from all parties involved.

• Contact a motorcycle accident attorney to protect your rights.