McAllen Motorcycle Accident Attorney

When a motorcycle accident occurs, it is often assumed that the rider was engaging in reckless behavior and therefore responsible for the crash and his injuries. In fact, an experienced McAllen motorcycle accident attorney at the Law Office of Raúl A. Guajardo knows most crashes are not the rider’s fault, but the result of another driver’s negligence.

If you have been injured or a loved one killed in a motorcycle accident, it’s important to contact an experienced McAllen personal injury attorney as soon as possible to help you file a claim against the liable party.

The majority of motorcycle crashes happen when another vehicle does not see the rider until it’s too late to avoid an accident.

• Violating the biker’s right of way
• Suddenly changing lanes or changing lanes without signaling
• Driving distracted (including talking/texting on cell phone)
• Driving under the influence
• Speeding or engaging in other reckless driving behavior
• Because they do not have the protection of a vehicle around them, motorcyclists are at much higher risk of critical and life-threatening injuries when involved in an accident than occupants of passenger vehicles.

• Head trauma, including concussion and skull fractures
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury, including total or partial paralysis
• Burn injuries
• Internal injuries
• Road rash
• Broken/fractured bones
• Cuts and lacerations

These injuries may leave you unable to work and support your family. Lost income combined with mounting medical bills can quickly turn your family’s financial situation dire.

When this happens, it’s important not to leave your future to chance by handling things yourself. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer in McAllen can get your financial future back on track by getting the compensation you are entitled to from the person responsible for your injuries.

One of the biggest mistakes riders make after a bike accident is trying to negotiate a settlement with insurance companies on their own. Insurance adjusters are not your friends, and they are not responsible for protecting your interests. The insurance company’s goal is to pay as little as possible, or to find a reason to deny your claim so they do not have to pay at all.

If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident, do not make any statements, sign documents or hand over any medical records to an insurance company before speaking with an experienced attorney.