According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), there were 410 motorcyclists killed on Texas roadways in 2019. Given the serious repercussions of these accidents for victims and their families, crashes due to driver negligence deserve to be met with legal action, so you can start rebuilding your life after such a tragedy. Thankfully, victims who have suffered injuries in accidents they did not cause may be eligible to receive damages for their losses under Texas law.
Here at Underwood Law Office, we believe every victim has the right to legal representation during their proceedings—no matter how minor or serious their case may be. If you choose to retain a McKinney motorcycle accident lawyer at our firm, we will work to handle the legal side of your case so you can focus on getting your life back together after such a traumatic event.
While you are not required to have a lawyer when taking legal action against a negligent party, many victims find that it allows them to rest easy during an otherwise stressful time in their life.
Texas laws regarding injury claims may prove to be confusing for victims, especially if you find yourself recovering from serious injuries and mental anguish. At the end of the day, our legal team is here to help make the process as painless as possible.
To learn more about personal injury law in Texas, an Underwood Law Office representative will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact our team today for your free consultation at (972) 535-6377.
Causes of Negligent Motorcycle Accidents
Most motorcycle accidents are caused by driver distraction. Specifically, many accidents are caused by drivers who fail to check their mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
Other common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
- Speeding
- Crossing the centerline
- Failure to yield at intersections
- Aggressive driving, such as following too closely
- Not using turn signals
- Improper backing
- Failure to maintain lane
- Intoxicated drivers
- And more
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Types of Recoverable Losses in McKinney
After being involved in a motorcycle accident you did not cause, the Texas courts allow for three types of potentially recoverable damages:
- Economic damages
- Non-economic damages
- Exemplary damages, otherwise known as punitive damages
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 41.001, exemplary damages are awarded not for compensation, but as a way of punishing extreme offenders. In order to be eligible for these damages, the plaintiff must provide compelling evidence that the act in question was committed during an instance of gross negligence, fraud, or malice.
Examples of recoverable economic and non-economic damages may include:
- Mental anguish
- Physical suffering, such as disabilities, impairments, disfigurements, or overall pain
- Loss of consortium and loss of important familial relationships, such as the relationship between a parent and their child
- Medical costs, including the cost of surgeries, medications, treatments, and continued care
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capabilities
- And more specific losses
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How Compensation Is Calculated
The amount of damages that are awarded will generally be based on the amount of evidence that can be presented. Generally, the parties charged with awarding compensation will be an insurance company or a civil court, unless a private settlement is reached beforehand.
The amount of compensation will likely be reached by taking the total amount of economic damages you have faced and multiplying it by a number between one and a half and five. This value is meant to reflect the true level of suffering you have endured, which otherwise would not be reflected when simply based on the bills and receipts you have accrued for financial losses. The multiplying number will be based on the extent of your injuries and anguish.
- For example, if you lost an arm from your accident, your suffering may be judged to be a five out of five on the scale. As such, if you have $50,000 in economic losses, your total will then become $250,000
If you decide to retain a McKinney motorcycle accident lawyer through Underwood Law Office, we will make it our duty to help you provide proof of your pain and suffering. To achieve this, our attorneys will begin gathering various forms of documentation, including:
- Medical bills
- Receipts for vehicle damage and appraisals for other property losses, such as electronics or jewelry
- Assigned values for your mental anguish, sometimes achieved by evaluations from industry professionals
- Pay stubs and deposit forms related to lost wages
- Estimates on the loss of future income, including the diminished ability to work moving forward
- And more
As every case is different and may require different investigative methods, we would love to start learning more about your unique circumstances today. To get started with your free consultation, contact an Underwood Law Office team member at (972) 535-6377.
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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Fighting To Protect Your Rights
Texas law affords rights to personal injury victims that should not be ignored. No matter who caused your accident, a McKinney motorcycle accident lawyer at Underwood Law Office will fight to have your voice heard in our justice system. Whether we are dealing with insurance companies or taking your case to trial, we will work to reveal the truth behind this injustice.
You deserve compensation when a negligent driver injures you.
Moving forward, you should know that Texas has a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims, in accordance with Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. As a result, your case will be dismissed if you wait too long to take legal action.
To learn more about the factors that may affect your case, contact an Underwood Law Office team member today. Your free consultation is waiting at (972) 535-6377.
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