Almost all motorcycle accidents result in an injury. 98 percent of all multi-vehicle crashes involving a motorcycle lead to an injury to the rider, while 96 percent of all single-vehicle motorcycle wrecks lead to an injury to the rider. Many of these injuries are severe or life threatening.
There are many possible causes for motorcycle wrecks. Bad weather, road conditions, faulty equipment and lack of experience can all easily cause dangerous crashes. However, the leading cause of motorcycle accidents in Texas and around the country is inattentive drivers.
The statistics are astounding. Over three quarters of all motorcycle accidents involve a collision with another vehicle, and two thirds of these happen when the other driver violates the motorcycle rider’s right-of-way and causes the crash.
There are many potential reasons a driver can be distracted or inattentive to the task at hand:
Motorcyclists are hard to see. Drivers make it that much more difficult when they are distracted or inattentive. Whatever the reason for their inattention, the bottom-line is that these drivers are being negligent and putting you in danger of a Houston motorcycle injury as a result.
If you or a family member has been injured in a motorcycle accident Texas that was caused by a negligent driver, you may be eligible to recover financial damages for your medical bills, lost wages from missed time at work, permanent losses and more.
For more information about your legal rights in these cases, call the Houston motorcycle accident lawyers of Denena & Points today at (877) 307-9500 for a free consultation.