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Texas motorcycle accident cases built to prove the crash, protect the rider and keep the insurance company from blaming the bike before it looks at the driver.

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About Motorcycle Accident Claims

When the Rider Gets Judged Before the Facts Come Out

Motorcycle wrecks get treated differently.

A driver turns left across a rider’s lane and says the bike “came out of nowhere.” A car changes lanes without looking and then claims the motorcycle was in a blind spot. A driver checks a phone, drifts, clips a rider and suddenly the insurance company wants to talk about speed, lane position, helmets, gear and whether the rider “should have been more careful.”

That bias starts early.

Motorcycle riders do not have the frame, airbags or steel around them that people in cars take for granted. When a driver makes a mistake, the rider pays for it with skin, bones, nerves, surgeries, missed work and pain that does not care what the insurance company thinks about motorcycles.

Malley Law handles motorcycle accident cases across Texas involving left-turn crashes, unsafe lane changes, distracted drivers, rear-end wrecks, failure to yield, road hazards, uninsured drivers and serious injury claims. These cases are built with proof: crash photos, police reports, witness statements, vehicle damage, skid marks, helmet damage, medical records, camera footage, phone data and the timeline between impact and treatment. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.

Motorcyclist Riding On A Highway, Black And White
Motorcycle Wreck?

What to Do Before They Make the Case About the Rider

  1. Call Malley Law early. Motorcycle cases can turn into blame fights fast. Evidence disappears. Bikes get moved or repaired. Video gets overwritten. Witnesses forget. The driver’s story gets cleaner.
  2. Preserve the bike and gear if possible. The motorcycle, helmet, jacket, boots, gloves and damaged clothing may tell part of the story. Do not throw anything away until the firm reviews the case.
  3. Save every record. Police report, crash photos, medical records, discharge papers, prescriptions, repair estimates, tow records, insurance letters, work notes, texts and emails. Keep all of it.
  4. Write down the crash while it is fresh. Where were you riding? What lane were you in? What did the driver do? Did they turn, drift, merge, stop short or fail to yield? What did they say at the scene? What did witnesses say?
  5. Do not let the adjuster frame you as reckless. Recorded statements and quick questions about speed, gear or riding history are not random. They are looking for a way to shift blame. Let us deal with it first.

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Motorcycle Accidents

When “I Never Saw Him” Becomes the Excuse

A driver not seeing a motorcycle is not a defense. It is often the failure.

Drivers are supposed to look before turning. Look before changing lanes. Look before pulling out. Look before crossing traffic. A motorcycle is smaller than a car, but it is not invisible.

Insurance companies may try to make the rider the story. They may question speed. They may question lane position. They may question whether the rider was wearing the right gear. They may act like riding itself means accepting whatever happens next.

That is not the law. That is bias.

The case has to be pulled back to the evidence. What did the driver do? Where was the motorcycle? Who had the right of way? What do the damage patterns show? What do witnesses say? What does the medical record prove?

Malley Law builds the case around the crash, not the stereotype.

What We Handle

Types of Motorcycle Accident Claims

When a driver turns across the rider’s path.

Left-turn crashes are one of the most common motorcycle wrecks. A driver misjudges the bike, fails to yield or never looks hard enough before turning. The insurance company may still blame the rider. Tony can test that story with photos, damage, witnesses, traffic signals and the crash timeline.

When a driver moves over without seeing the motorcycle.

Drivers often claim the rider was in a blind spot. That does not end the case. Lane-change crashes can involve mirror use, signaling, lane position, vehicle damage, traffic flow and whether the driver actually checked before moving.

When a phone or screen takes the driver’s eyes off the road.

A driver looking down can miss a motorcycle in seconds. Texting, GPS, calls, food and in-car screens can all lead to a serious wreck. Phone records, witnesses, timing and crash movement can help show whether distraction played a role.

When the driver behind the rider fails to stop.

A rear-end crash that might dent a bumper in a car can throw a motorcyclist onto pavement. These cases can involve following distance, speed, distracted driving, braking, traffic conditions and whether the driver was paying attention.

When a driver acts like the rider was not there.

Failure to yield can happen at intersections, driveways, parking lots, frontage roads and merge points. The driver may say they thought they had time. That does not mean they had the right to take the risk with your body.

When bad road conditions hit riders harder.

Potholes, loose gravel, debris, uneven pavement, construction zones, poor signage and road defects can be dangerous for riders. These cases may involve a driver, property owner, contractor, government entity or another party depending on what caused the hazard.

When the driver does not have enough coverage.

Motorcycle injuries are often serious. The at-fault driver’s insurance may not come close to covering the damage. Your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may matter, but your insurance company still has its own interests.

When the crash leaves damage that does not heal quickly.

Motorcycle wrecks can cause fractures, road rash, head injuries, spinal injuries, nerve damage, burns, amputations, surgeries and permanent limitations. Serious injury cases need to account for future care, lost earning ability and the parts of daily life that change.

Before They Blame the Bike

What Families Need to Know About Motorcycle Accident Claims

  • What should I do after a motorcycle accident?
    Get medical care, report the crash, take photos if you can, get witness names and preserve the motorcycle and gear. Then call us before giving a recorded statement or accepting an insurance offer.
  • When should I call a motorcycle accident lawyer?
    Call as soon as possible after the wreck, especially if you were injured, taken to the hospital, blamed by the driver, contacted by insurance or facing surgery, missed work or long-term treatment.
  • What records matter most after a motorcycle wreck?
    Key records may include the police report, crash photos, motorcycle damage photos, helmet and gear photos, medical records, bills, prescriptions, repair estimates, tow records, witness names, insurance letters, camera footage and written communication with the adjuster.
  • What if the driver says they never saw me?
    That does not automatically excuse them. Drivers have a duty to look, yield and drive safely. “I did not see the motorcycle” may show exactly where the driver failed.
  • What if the insurance company says I was speeding?
    Make them prove it. Speed claims can be tested against physical evidence, damage, witness statements, road layout, camera footage and crash reconstruction when needed. What if I was not wearing a helmet?
  • Do not assume that destroys the case.
    Helmet use may matter in some injury arguments, but it does not give another driver permission to cause a crash. We review how it affects the facts of your case.
  • What if I felt okay right after the crash?
    That can happen. Adrenaline can hide injuries. Headaches, neck pain, back pain, numbness, shoulder injuries, knee pain and concussion symptoms can appear later. Get checked and document when symptoms started.
  • What if road conditions caused the crash?
    Road hazards can matter in a motorcycle case. Depending on the facts, responsibility may involve a construction company, property owner, government entity, maintenance contractor or another driver who created the hazard.
  • Should I give a recorded statement?
    Not before talking to us. Insurance companies may use recorded statements to focus on speed, gear, lane position or riding history instead of the driver’s mistake.
  • What can I recover after a motorcycle accident?
    Depending on the case, recovery may include medical bills, future care, lost wages, lost earning ability, pain, physical impairment, disfigurement, property damage and the ways the injury changed daily life.
Cases We've Handled

Motorcycle Accident Case Results

Cases We've Handled

A repossession tow-truck drove off with our client's vehicle as she walked up to retrieve her belongings — and she was dragged and run over

Case Type: Auto Accident / Commercial Vehicle (Personal Injury)
Defendant: The vehicle-recovery company and its tow-truck driver
Outcome: Resolved
Our client walked out to a tow truck that was removing her vehicle and approached the driver to ask for her belongings before it was taken. According to the petition, the driver pulled away as she reached the vehicle, and she was dragged, pulled under the vehicle, and run over. She suffered serious, disabling injuries and has faced multiple surgeries. Our firm represents her and has filed a personal-injury suit against the recovery company and its driver.
Cases We've Handled

A commercial delivery truck pulled out of an industrial driveway and into our client's path on a 50-mph roadway — and she was seriously injured

Case Type: Auto Accident / Commercial Vehicle (Personal Injury)
Defendant: Commercial delivery truck driver and the company that operated the vehicle
Outcome: Ongoing — in litigation
Our client was driving on a four-lane boulevard when, according to the petition, a commercial delivery truck pulled out of an industrial driveway directly across her path, leaving her no way to avoid the collision. Her vehicle was forced across the roadway and came to rest in a ditch, and she had to be extracted by emergency responders. She was seriously injured in the crash and continues to treat for those injuries today. Our firm represents her and has filed a personal-injury suit against the driver and the company responsible for the truck.
Cases We've Handled

A Baires Ready Mix concrete truck pulled out in front of Alyssa Cogar on Highway 105 — and she was killed

Case Type: Fatal Commercial Vehicle Collision / Wrongful Death (Truck Accident Negligence)
Defendant: Baires Ready Mix, LLC and its driver, Javier Francisco Reyes
Outcome: Ongoing — in litigation
On March 18, 2026, Alyssa Cogar was driving east on Highway 105 when, according to the petition, a concrete transit mixer owned by Baires Ready Mix and driven by Javier Francisco Reyes pulled out in front of her and caused a collision. Alyssa was killed in the crash. The petition alleges the driver failed to yield at a stop sign, failed to keep a proper lookout, and was operating the commercial truck carelessly and distractedly. Our firm represents Alyssa’s mother, Katie Brammer, and has filed a wrongful-death suit in Jefferson County.
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