San Antonio Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle accidents can cause any number of injuries. We understand that an accident can alter your life and that you need dedicated and honest professionals in your corner. If you have had an accident and need an honest appraisal of your situation, please contact us. If you or a loved one has been injured it is vital that you receive proper compensation. Your health and wellness depends on it.
We have years of experience investigating and handling motorcycle accident cases. We'll help you recover cash compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, disfigurement, and property damage.
Call us now for a free consultation. We will give you our opinion of who we think was at fault and what we think your case is worth. We will work very hard to try to get you the full value of your claim so that you can provide for your family and move on with your life.
Be aware that Texas law limits the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against those persons responsible for your injuries. Failure to act quickly could affect your ability to file a claim. Contact The Giardino Law Firm today for a free consultation before your chances of recovery slip away.
Motorcycle Accident Information:
With over four million of them registered in the U.S., more people own motorcycles today than ever before. Their popularity can be attributed to the fact that they are fun, convenient, and also less costly and more fuel-efficient than cars. But beneath a motorcycle's sporty exterior lies a very harsh reality. According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHSA), motorcycle accident injuries have been steadily on the rise since 1996. With nothing between the driver and another vehicle or fixed object, operating a motorcycle offers no real protection - and many risks. Below are some sobering statistics about motorcycle accidents:
- In 2006 alone, nearly 5,000 people were killed while driving or riding a motorcycle in the United States.
- 88,000 people were injured in motorcycle accidents in 2006.
- 80% of motorcycle accidents involve injury or death, as compared to 20% for cars.
Common Motorcycle Injuries
Even if a motorcycle driver operates safely and is not under the influence of alcohol, the negligence of another driver can lead to a serious accident. In 2006, there were 2,226 two-vehicle fatal crashes involving a motorcycle and another type of vehicle. In 40 percent of these accidents, a car or truck was turning left as the motorcyclist was going straight, passing, or overtaking the other vehicle. The fact is that sometimes other drivers don't see motorcyclists - or they simply don't give them the road respect they deserve.
Below are some of the more common injuries suffered by motorcyclists when colliding with another vehicle during an accident:
- Foot fractures occur when the motorcycle rider is thrown from the bike, landing forcibly with their feet or legs under their body.
- Tibial fractures, or bone breaks just below the knee, are caused when another car's bumper crushes the motorcycle rider's leg against the body of the bike.
- Ruptured bladder results when a rider is flipped over the handlebars of their motorcycle and lands on their back.
- Brain damage occurs when parts of the brain strike the inside of the skull during a motorcycle accident.
- Complex pelvic fractures happen when a rider lands on their hips or their side after being thrown from their motorcycle during a crash. Fractures like this often require major surgery or use of an external corrective device.
- Intracranial bleeding results when a rider's head strikes the pavement. Use of a helmet provides only limited protection against this injury.
- Amputated limbs are the result of serious, irreparable femur fractures.
- Soft tissue injuries are injuries in which extensive portions of skin are torn from the underlying connective tissue as a result of physical trauma. |
