Unique Aspects of McKinney Motorcycle Accident Cases

Laying a Bike Down

Another aspect of motorcycle accidents that is different than other wrecks is that sometimes the motorcyclist “lays the bike down” in order to avoid colliding with the other vehicle. While riders only do this in emergency situations to avoid a direct collision, laying a bike down is something that can result in terrible injuries in and of itself. When somebody lays their bike down in Texas, there is a unique aspect of the law that may make them unable to file a claim for underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage that they would otherwise pursue in an automobile wreck. A quirk in Texas case law prevents an underinsured/uninsured claim if there was not physical impact with person that caused the wreck. Let us say somebody ran out right in front of their lane of traffic and the motorcyclist had no option but to lay the bike down in order to avoid a collision. While they may still suffer serious injuries in their attempt to avoid a collision, they may not actually recover uninsured coverage compensation for their injuries. These cases are difficult because they require a personal injury lawyer to really stretch and ensure that all possible avenues of recovery are exhausted.