Riders and pedestrians have no steel frame or airbags to protect them. When a driver fails to look, the result is often broken bones, head injuries or worse. Attorney Oscar Longoria represents motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians hurt by careless drivers throughout Hidalgo and Starr Counties.
Motorcycle Accidents
Many motorcycle crashes happen because a driver "didn't see" the rider. Common causes include:
- Left turns in front of an oncoming motorcycle
- Unsafe lane changes and blind-spot crashes
- Rear-end collisions at lights on Expressway 83 frontage roads
- Opening car doors into a rider's path
- Road hazards, potholes and debris
Insurance companies sometimes assume motorcyclists are reckless. We push back with the evidence: crash reports, witness statements, photos, video and accident reconstruction when needed.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
Texas law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and to use care to avoid hitting anyone on foot. Pedestrian accidents in the Valley often happen:
- In parking lots and drive-throughs
- At intersections and crosswalks near schools and shopping centers
- On busy roads without sidewalks or lighting
- When drivers back up without looking
If You Were Partly at Fault
Texas lets injured people recover as long as they are not more than 50% at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your share of the blame. Do not assume you have no case because the insurer says you were in the wrong.
Insurance Coverage That May Apply
- The at-fault driver's liability insurance
- Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, which can protect you even as a pedestrian
- Personal Injury Protection (PIP) on your own auto policy
Deadlines
Most Texas injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the accident. Claims involving government vehicles or roads may require notice within six months or less.
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