Motorcycle Safety

The Texas Transportation Code Chapter 661 requires that all motorcycle riders under the age of 21 wear a helmet. Since this does not apply to riders over the age of 21, some riders elect not to wear a helmet. This can prove fatal if they are involved in an accident. However, a motorcyclist should know that if they are not wearing a helmet, the law requires that they either carry valid health insurance or have completed a safety course. These laws are designed to keep motorcyclists safe on the roads.

A number of hazards and threats on the roads particularly impact motorcyclists. Examples include:

  • Drunk or impaired drivers
  • Distracted drivers
  • Poorly maintained roadways, including potholes
  • Lack of visibility
  • Failure to maintain a proper distance

If someone believes their accident resulted from a motorist’s failure to obey safety rules, reach out to a Sherman motorcycle accident attorney to discuss liability.

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Determining Fault for Sherman Crashes

Unfortunately, some motorists do not exercise the necessary degree of caution when driving. Maneuvering around a motorcycle is different than navigating around a car or truck. Sometimes, motorists do not leave enough room for motorcycles or fail to notice them while switching lanes. This results in accidents that can severely injure a motorcyclist.

Additionally, some motorists assume that motorcyclists drive recklessly.

They wrongly assume that motorcyclists do not obey the same rules of the road and often speed or fail to signal properly. Although this may be the case for some motorcyclists, the majority obey traffic rules. However, insurance companies can capitalize on these biases and attempt to deny motorcyclists compensation for their claims. They can use any wrongdoing on the motorcyclist’s part to try to deny a claim entirely.

Even if the motorcyclist is found to be at fault in some way, this is not the end of the case. A skilled personal injury lawyer could help minimize or eliminate these fault issues. At a minimum, recovery of part of the injured motorcyclist damages can be pursued. A skilled Sherman motorcycle accident attorney could help defend a case against the insurance company’s allegations and establish any recovery to which the motorcyclist is entitled.

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A Sherman Motorcycle Accident Attorney Could Help

A Sherman motorcycle accident lawyer could assist you with getting back on the road. They could vigorously pursue your claim against the insurance companies. Their experience dealing with motorcycle accidents allows them to know the common tactics employed by the insurance companies, and how to fight back.

A skilled attorney could work with you to pursue just compensation and negotiate your outstanding medical bills. Call today for a free consultation with a knowledgeable attorney at McCraw Law Group.

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If you are in need of a personal injury attorney in North Texas, please contact the team at McCraw Law Group today. We are ready to help you in a broad range of serious accident and injury legal issues, and offer multiple ways to reach us.

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If you are in need of a personal injury attorney in North Texas, please contact the team at McCraw Law Group today. We are ready to help you in a broad range of serious accident and injury legal issues, and offer multiple ways to reach us.

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