Motorcycle accident
Motorcycle Accident Attorneys in Irving, Texas
The firms in this guide
- Law Offices of David Kohm Call Law Offices of David Kohm: (817) 861-8400
- Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. Call Jerry D. Andrews, P.C.: (214) 221-5800
- Thompson Law Injury Lawyers Call Thompson Law Injury Lawyers: 1-800-546-6529
- Dashner Law Firm Call Dashner Law Firm: (972) 793-8989
- The Queenan Law Firm, P.C. Call The Queenan Law Firm, P.C.: (817) 476-1797
1. Law Offices of David Kohm
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, drunk driving accidents, truck accidents, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, texting-related accidents, spinal cord injuries from motorcycle collisions, head injuries, wrongful death from motorcycle accidents
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle versus car collisions, motorcycle versus truck accidents, drunk driver motorcycle accidents, distracted driver motorcycle accidents, uninsured motorist motorcycle claims, underinsured motorist motorcycle claims, hit-and-run motorcycle accidents, intersection motorcycle accidents, highway motorcycle accidents, rear-end collisions with motorcycles
Legal Services: Free initial consultations, 24/7 availability, negligence investigation, insurance claim negotiation, medical expense recovery, pain and suffering claims, lost wage recovery, property damage claims, settlement negotiations, litigation representation, vehicle damage repair assistance, rental vehicle coordination
Background: Attorney David Kohm has more than 25 years of experience in Texas traffic collision law. The firm operates 12 offices throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to serve clients across the region. The firm provides bilingual services in English and Spanish.
Location: Multiple DFW offices serving Irving, Texas
Contact: (817) 861-8400 | https://www.attorneykohm.com/motorcycle-accident-lawyer-irving/
Consultation: Free initial consultation, available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, contingency fee arrangement
2. Jerry D. Andrews, P.C.
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, wrongful death, defective products including vehicle components and tires
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle versus car collisions, motorcycle versus truck accidents, left-turn accidents involving motorcycles, lane change accidents, head-on motorcycle collisions, rear-end collisions, drunk driving accidents, distracted driving accidents, dangerous highway accidents near DFW Airport, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
Legal Services: Free case evaluations, negligence investigation, police report analysis, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, wrongful death claims, property damage recovery
Background: Attorney Jerry D. Andrews is board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by a limited number of Texas attorneys. The certification reflects considerable legal knowledge, competent advocacy, and commitment to clients. The firm serves clients throughout Dallas County, Collin County, and Denton County from their Dallas office.
Location: 3030 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75234
Contact: (214) 221-5800 | https://www.dfwinjurylawyer.com/irving-motorcycle-accident-lawyer
Consultation: Free consultation, bilingual services available in English and Spanish
3. Thompson Law Injury Lawyers
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability, slip and falls, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, dog bites, burn injuries, construction accidents, oil field accidents, boating accidents
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle versus car collisions, motorcycle versus truck accidents, highway motorcycle accidents, left-turn accidents, lane splitting accidents, drunk driver motorcycle accidents, distracted driver motorcycle accidents, hit-and-run motorcycle accidents, uninsured motorist claims, underinsured motorist claims, wrongful death from motorcycle collisions
Legal Services: Free consultations available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year, no fee unless case is won, negligence investigation, accident reconstruction, witness interviews, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, property damage claims
Background: Thompson Law has more than 350 years of combined experience in legal representation. The firm has recovered over $1.9 billion in cash settlements for clients. Attorney Ryan L. Thompson is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyer by the Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association, a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by National Trial Lawyers, and a Texas Super Lawyers selection. The firm maintains offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, San Antonio, McKinney, Garland, and Waco.
Location: 3300 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75219
Contact: 1-800-LION-LAW (1-800-546-6529) | Dallas: (214) 444-4444 | Fort Worth: (817) 444-4444 | https://1800lionlaw.com
Consultation: Free consultation available 24/7/365, no fee unless case is won, contingency fee arrangement
4. Dashner Law Firm
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, brain injuries, personal injury, premises liability, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, construction accidents, rideshare accidents, DUI/DWI accidents, dog bite attacks, product liability
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle versus car collisions, motorcycle versus truck accidents, left-turn motorcycle accidents, lane change accidents, intersection motorcycle accidents, highway motorcycle accidents, drunk driver motorcycle accidents, distracted driver motorcycle accidents, hit-and-run motorcycle accidents, road hazard accidents, pothole accidents, wrongful death from motorcycle collisions
Legal Services: Free case evaluations, negligence investigation, accident reconstruction, police report analysis, insurance claim negotiation, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, property damage claims, wrongful death claims
Background: Attorney Geoffrey Dashner provides personal attention to each client and offers his direct line for client communication. The firm has a proven track record of achieving significant settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases. The firm maintains offices in Irving, Arlington, and McAllen to serve clients across Texas.
Location: 4500 Fuller Dr, Suite 209, Irving, TX 75038
Contact: (972) 793-8989 | Toll-Free: (877) 432-7452 | [email protected] | https://www.dashnerlaw.com
Consultation: Free case evaluation, no out-of-pocket costs, contingency fee arrangement
5. The Queenan Law Firm, P.C.
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, boating accidents, brain injuries, burns, spinal cord injuries, workplace injuries, construction injuries, oil field injuries, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, product liability
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle versus car collisions, motorcycle versus truck accidents, left-turn motorcycle accidents, lane change accidents, intersection motorcycle accidents, highway motorcycle accidents, drunk driver motorcycle accidents, distracted driver motorcycle accidents, road hazard accidents, oil spill accidents, debris-related motorcycle accidents, wrongful death from motorcycle collisions
Legal Services: Free legal consultations, negligence investigation, accident reconstruction, police report analysis, witness interviews, insurance claim negotiation, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, property damage claims, wrongful death claims, punitive damage claims
Background: The Queenan Law Firm has more than 20 years of experience handling motorcycle accident claims in Texas. Attorney M. Kevin Queenan and Attorney Carlos Lopez lead the personal injury practice. The firm has achieved a $217,000 settlement in a motorcycle accident case involving an oil spill from an 18-wheeler engine failure. The firm maintains offices in Arlington and Houston and serves clients statewide.
Location: Arlington and Houston offices serving Irving, TX
Contact: (817) 476-1797 | https://www.queenanlaw.com/irving/motorcycle-accident-attorney/
Consultation: Free legal consultation, bilingual services available
Helmet Stops, Crash Notice and Death Claims for Irving Motorcycle Crashes
An Irving motorcycle crash claim can raise how the Texas helmet exception works on the road, who must be notified after the crash, and how responsibility and settlements reduce recovery. When a rider dies, Texas law sets who brings the family’s claim.
The Helmet Exception on the Road
Under Texas Transportation Code 661.003(c), the headgear 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. Under (c-1), a peace officer may not stop or detain a rider or passenger for the sole purpose of checking the course or the health plan.
Notice of the Crash
Under Section 550.026(a), a collision causing injury, death or damage that leaves a vehicle unable to be normally and safely driven must be reported immediately: to the local police department inside a municipality such as Irving, to the police department or sheriff’s office within 100 feet outside city limits, and otherwise to the sheriff’s office or the nearest office of the department.
Shares and Settlements
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 33.003(a), the trier of fact assigns a whole-number percentage of responsibility to each claimant, defendant, settling person and designated responsible third party. Under 33.012(a) and (b), the rider’s damages are reduced by the rider’s own percentage and then by the sum of the dollar amounts of all settlements.
A Fatal Crash
Under Section 71.002(b), a person is liable for damages from an injury that causes death if it was caused by that person’s or that person’s agent’s or servant’s wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness or default. Under 71.004, the surviving spouse, children and parents, or any of them for all, bring the action; if none has begun it within three calendar months after the death, the executor or administrator must bring it unless all of them request otherwise.
Irving 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 $95,000 in damages and 20 percent of the responsibility on the rider: the recovery would be $76,000.
How long do I have to sue?
Two years after the day the cause of action accrues under Section 16.003(a); under 16.001, time while a claimant is younger than 18 or of unsound mind is not counted if the disability existed when the claim accrued. A claim against the City of Irving needs notice sooner: under Section 101.101, within six months after the incident or a ratified charter period, unless the city had actual notice of the injury, and under 101.023(c) the city’s liability is limited to $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury or 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.