Motorcycle accident
Motorcycle Accident Attorneys in Amarillo, Texas
The firms in this guide
1. Herreth Law
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, personal injury, wrongful death
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle vs. car collisions, intersection accidents, lane change crashes, drunk driving incidents, hit-and-run cases, wrongful death claims
Legal Services: Accident investigation, evidence collection, insurance negotiation, litigation, trial representation
Background: Amarillo-based personal injury firm handling motorcycle accident cases throughout the Texas Panhandle.
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Contact: Contact through website
Consultation: Free consultation available
2. Angel Reyes & Associates
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, rideshare accidents, bus accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle rider injury claims, auto collisions, hit-and-run crashes, 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle accidents, Uber, Lyft and delivery driver claims, bus accidents, wrongful death
Legal Services: Evidence gathering, case preparation with a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals and investigators, negotiation with insurance companies, free case review
Background: Angel Reyes & Associates states that it has fought for injured Texans for over 30 years and lists offices across Texas, including an Amarillo office on Interstate 40. Its Amarillo motorcycle page offers help in Spanish as well as English.
Location: 7201 I-40 #108-3, Amarillo, TX 79106
Contact: (469) 289-1910 | https://www.reyeslaw.com/amarillo-motorcycle-accident-lawyer/
Consultation: Free case review, no fee unless the firm wins
3. Law Office of Greg Hunsucker
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, personal injury, wrongful death
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle vs. car crashes, intersection accidents, lane change collisions, wrongful death cases
Legal Services: Accident investigation, insurance negotiation, litigation, trial representation
Background: Amarillo attorney handling personal injury cases including motorcycle accidents. Focus on Panhandle area clients.
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Contact: Contact through website
Consultation: Free consultation
4. Stockard, Johnston, Brown, Netardus & Doyle, PC
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, personal injury, wrongful death
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle collisions, highway accidents, intersection crashes, drunk driving incidents, wrongful death claims
Legal Services: Case evaluation, evidence collection, expert consultation, insurance negotiation, litigation, trial representation
Background: Amarillo firm with extensive trial experience. Handles personal injury cases including motorcycle accidents throughout Texas Panhandle.
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Contact: Contact through website
Consultation: Free case review
5. Underwood Law Firm, PC
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, personal injury, wrongful death, insurance disputes
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle vs. car crashes, intersection accidents, rear-end collisions, wrongful death cases
Legal Services: Accident investigation, liability determination, insurance negotiation, litigation, trial representation
Background: Amarillo law firm handling personal injury cases. Experience with Texas motorcycle accident and insurance laws.
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Contact: Contact through website
Consultation: Consultation available
Helmet Rules, Hit-and-Run Penalties and City Claims for Amarillo Motorcycle Crashes
An Amarillo motorcycle crash claim can turn on the Texas headgear rule and its exception, the duties and penalties for a driver who leaves the scene, and the rules for a claim against the city. Texas law then decides how much each liable defendant pays.
The Headgear Rule
Under Texas Transportation Code 661.003(a) and (b), it is an offense to operate or ride as a passenger on a motorcycle on a public street or highway without protective headgear meeting the department’s safety standards, or to carry a passenger without it. Under (c), the rule does not apply to a person at least 21 who has completed a Chapter 662 motorcycle operator training and safety course or is covered by a health insurance plan with medical benefits for motorcycle collision injuries, and under (h) the fine is $10 to $50.
A Driver Who Leaves
Under Section 550.021(a), the driver of a vehicle in a collision that results or is reasonably likely to result in injury or death must stop, return if not stopped at the scene, determine whether anyone needs aid and remain until the 550.023 duties are met. Under 550.021(c), failing to do so is a second-degree felony when the collision causes death, a third-degree felony when it causes serious bodily injury, and otherwise punishable by up to five years in prison or one year in county jail, a fine up to $5,000, or both.
A City Vehicle
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 101.023(c), a municipality’s liability is limited to $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury or death and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage. Under 101.101, the city is entitled to notice within six months after the incident, or within a ratified charter period, unless it has actual notice of the injury.
Each Defendant’s Share
Under Section 33.013, a liable defendant pays only its own percentage of the damages, unless its percentage of responsibility is greater than 50 percent, in which case it is also jointly and severally liable for all of the claimant’s recoverable damages.
Amarillo Motorcycle Accident Questions
Can I recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, unless your percentage of responsibility is greater than 50 percent under Section 33.001. For example, imagine $60,000 in damages and 30 percent of the responsibility on the rider: the recovery would be $42,000.
How long do I have to sue?
Two years after the day the cause of action accrues under Section 16.003(a) for personal injury, and two years after the death under 16.003(b) for wrongful death.
Does my policy cover a driver with no insurance?
Yes, if it is an automobile liability policy and the coverage was not rejected in writing. Under Texas Insurance Code 1952.101, an automobile liability policy covering liability for the use of any motor vehicle must include uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage unless any insured named in the policy rejects it in writing.