Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Fort Bend County

We Help Injured Motorcyclists Recover the Compensation They Deserve!

A motorcycle can be a fun and exhilarating way of experiencing long stretches of highways throughout Texas, but it can also be a risky way to travel. Due to their slimmer profile and shorter stature, motorcycle riders aren’t always noticed by inattentive or distracted drivers of other vehicles.

If you were a motorcyclist who was injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness, the Fort Bend County motorcycle accident attorney at Law Office of Shane McClelland can help you see the fair and just financial compensation you deserve.

How Most Motorcycle Accidents in Texas Happen

In addition to the size of their vehicles, motorcyclists are at a greater risk of injury from collisions with other vehicles because of how exposed they are to their surroundings. Unlike in a car or truck, motorcycle riders don’t have airbags to protect them. At most, riders may only have their helmets, thick clothing, and other protective padding. 

As a motorcyclist, you’re more than likely very aware of how vulnerable you are in an accident – especially if you’ve already been in one. Inattentive and negligent drivers of other vehicles are often the underlying cause of accidents involving motorcycles, but accidents can occur for various reasons.

Motorcycle accidents are often caused by drivers who:

• Turn directly in the path of a motorcycle
• Pull into traffic in front of a motorcyclist from a driveway or parking lot
• Are talking on cell phones
• Fail to yield at an intersection
• Run a stop sign or red light
• Are not paying attention when passing a motorcycle
• Are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Any of these events can pose a significant risk of catastrophic injury to the motorcyclist. Our motorcycle accidents attorney in Fort Bend County, Shane McClelland, has many years of experience helping these accident victims seek the fair and just compensation they deserve from at-fault drivers and their insurance companies.

Do You Have to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in Texas?

Texas law requires anyone under the age of 21 to wear a helmet when they're riding a motorcycle. This means both riders and passengers must wear a helmet. However, even people 21 or older must wear a helmet unless they can prove they either have taken and completed an approved motorcycle training course or have at least $10,000 in medical insurance coverage. 

If you are 21 or older and meet those exemptions, you may still want to wear a helmet. A motorcycle helmet reduces the risk of death and head injuries when worn. 

Seek the Compensation You Deserve

Motorcyclists have the same right to the road as any other driver. When another driver is negligent and causes an accident, you also have the right to seek compensation for your injuries.

You may be entitled to substantial financial compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Disfigurement
• Property damage
• Lost wages and income
• Physical pain and suffering
• Mental anguish