Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

motorcycle

Motorcycles are vulnerable when out on the road. It's the duty of other drivers to take caution when motorcycles are out on the road. Motorcycles may fall into a driver's blindspot or can often get hit because they go unnoticed when making left hand turns. If you or someone you love has been injured by a driver's recklessness, learn more about options now.

Free Case Evaluation
Posted February 18, 2020
motorcycle lane splitting graphic

Texas Motorcycle Law: Lane Splitting

Lane splitting in Texas is an often contested and wondered about practice for motorcycle riders. While it’s never safe to do in fast moving traffic, lane splitting has been made legal in one state. As motorcycle injury lawyers, it’s important to stay up-to-date on how state and local traffic laws move into law. See where…
Categories
Posted January 27, 2020

Austin Motorcycle Accident and Insurance Tips

Austin Lawyers Providing Motorcycle Accident Representation Over the past several years, McMinn has represented many individuals involved in accidents while riding their bikes or motorcycles. Although there is nothing quite like the freedom of riding, this fast-paced mode of transportation is a frequent cause of accidents. Over 96% of motorcycle accidents result in injury, so it…
Categories
Posted January 5, 2020
motorcycle

Austin Motorcycle Accident Prevention and What To Do If You Do Crash

Annually Texans Suffer Hundreds of Deadly Motorcycle Accidents. Motorcycles are increasing in popularity, and that means that motorcycle accidents are on the rise as well.  In 2007 there were 375 motorcyclists killed in the state of Texas. Austin is in no way immune to the deadly nature of motorcycle accidents. In my experience, people who are…
Categories
Posted January 18, 2019
motorcycle

Post-RoT Rally Austin Motorcycle Tips

RoT Rally's 20th Anniversary Last weekend, when the sun was still shining before tropical storm Bill made landfall, the Republic of Texas Biker Rally rolled into town for its 20th anniversary. Coming just on the heels of the Waco shootout, some in Austin were a bit wary of the leather-and-denim clad groups that filled the…
Categories
Posted May 3, 2016
Man on motorcycle

May is National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month

Motorcyclists and Motorists in Texas: Sharing the Road Warmer weather is on its way across the country. As more motorcyclists pull the iron horse out of the garage and hit the highway, National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month reminds us of the responsibility all motorists take when they use Texas roadways. It isn’t just during…
Categories
Posted March 26, 2015
motorcycle helmet

Texas Motorcycle Regulations: An In-Depth Analysis

As Austin inches toward warmer weather, locals turn their cheek to the sun with outdoor activities. Motorists roll the windows down, turn the music up, and bask in the pre-summer breeze that gives Austin her good name. These spring and summer months also draw motorcycles from hibernation; motorcycle riders equate to roughly 4% of registered…
Categories
Posted February 5, 2015

Austin Motorcycle Accident Prevention and What To Do If You Do Crash

Annually Texans Suffer Hundreds of Deadly Motorcycle Accidents. Motorcycles are increasing in popularity, and that means that motorcycle accidents are on the rise as well.  In 2007 there were 375 motorcyclists killed in the state of Texas. Austin is in no way immune to the deadly nature of motorcycle accidents. People who are involved in motorcycle…
Categories
Posted April 14, 2014

Motorcycle Safety In The Rain

With April showers rolling in day after day, Central Texas motorcycle riders should be aware of the dangers involved with commuting during the rain. When the weather gets bad and the clouds begin to roll in, there is no telling where you will be on your bike when the drops begin to fall. Motorcycle accidents…
Categories
Posted January 15, 2014

Motorcycle Helmet Manufacturers Can Be Held Liable

When riding a motorcycle, responsible and experienced riders know that safety always comes first. Whether it’s pulling over before the weather takes over the road, knowing when it’s safe to switch lanes or not, and even whether or not their bike is in acceptable condition to ride. Those who have been riding motorcycles for decades…
Categories
Posted September 10, 2013

Motorcycle Safety: Do Helmets Interfere With Vision And Hearing?

When thinking of motorcycle safety, the first thing that comes to your mind is probably to wear a helmet. On average, riders wearing motorcycle helmets have a 29 percent better chance of surviving a crash than those who don’t wear a helmet. However, some opponents of mandatory state motorcycle helmet laws argue that helmets may…
Categories
Posted April 8, 2013

Do Helmets Really Prevent Brain Injuries?

If you ride bicycles, you probably know you should wear a helmet every time you ride. But helmets can be uncomfortable and clunky, mess up your hair and even make you feel like a dork. If you hate wearing your helmet, you may wonder whether it really is as important as everyone says. The answer…
Categories