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Motorcycle accidents · McAllen, Texas
McAllen
Motorcycle
Accident Lawyer
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After a crash, riders are often blamed first, even when a driver turned left or changed lanes without looking. Alex Martinez Law handles motorcycle accident claims across the Valley. We gather the proof of what really happened, deal with the insurers and explain your options in English or Spanish. Call us, day or night.
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Motorcycle accident claims
When to call a
motorcycle
accident lawyer
A motorcycle accident claim asks the driver who caused the crash, and that driver's insurer, to pay for your medical care, lost income, damaged bike and the pain the injury brings. Most of these cases turn on fault: what each person did in the seconds before the crash.
Riders have little protection, so injuries are often serious: broken bones, road rash, and head or spine injuries. If you lost a family member, read about wrongful death claims in Texas.
Why Alex Martinez Law
Why choose our motorcycle accident attorney
contigo en cada paso
When fault is disputed, a rider needs someone ready to answer the insurer. This is who works for you.
Alex Martinez handles your case.
He is licensed in Texas and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Trial experience when fault is disputed.
Adrian Martinez, of counsel, has more than 40 years in civil litigation.
Your language, any hour.
Hablamos español. Call the 24/7 line or send us a WhatsApp message when it suits you.
Two offices in the Valley.
Meet us in McAllen or at our Brownsville office in Olmito, or talk by phone, WhatsApp or video.
A fee only if we recover.
You pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you. Case costs, such as filing fees and records, are explained in writing before you sign.
How we handle it
How we build a motorcycle accident case
Who works your case
Alex Martinez reviews your case first: where you were in the lane, what the driver did, and what the scene and the damage show. Our bilingual team gathers records and keeps you updated. If the insurer will not move, Adrian Martinez brings more than 40 years of civil litigation.
Evidence we gather
- Crash report and the officer's diagram
- Traffic camera, dashcam, helmet camera and business video
- Scene photos: skid marks, debris and where each vehicle stopped
- Witness statements
- Damage to your bike, helmet and riding gear
- Phone records, when the facts point to a distracted driver
- Your medical records and bills
What to bring
No paperwork yet? Call anyway. We can request most records for you.
- Your helmet and riding gear, as they are after the crash
- Photos of the scene, the vehicles and your injuries
- The crash report number or the officer's card
- Names and phone numbers of witnesses
- Medical records, bills and work notes
- Your motorcycle and health insurance cards
Crashes we handle
Crashes riders face
Left-turn crashes
A driver turns across your path at an intersection or driveway.
Lane changes & blind spots
A car moves into your lane without checking for you.
Rear-end crashes
A driver hits you while you slow down or wait at a light.
Doorings & sideswipes
A car door opens in your path, or a car drifts into you.
Road hazards
Potholes, gravel or debris left on the road by a crew or contractor.
Hit-and-run & uninsured
Your own uninsured motorist coverage may still pay.
Texas rules every rider should know
General information, not legal advice. Exceptions apply — ask us about your own dates.
2 yrs
to file most injury lawsuits in Texas, counted from the day of the crash.
51%
If you are more than 50% responsible, you cannot recover. Otherwise, your share of fault reduces the award.
21+
Riders under 21 must wear a helmet. At 21 or older, a helmet is optional only with a state safety course or health insurance that covers crash injuries.
Full lane
A motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a lane, and drivers may not crowd a rider out of it.
No splitting
Since September 1, 2023, riding between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction is not allowed. Two motorcycles may share one lane.
Yield
A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic close enough to be an immediate hazard, motorcycles included.
Insurance: riders, like drivers, must carry at least 30/60/25 liability coverage: $30,000 per person, $60,000 per crash, $25,000 for property. Texas Department of Insurance
Government vehicles and roads: a city, county or state agency is entitled to notice of the claim within six months, and some city charters set a shorter period. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 101.101
From first call to resolution
What happens after you call
Every case moves at its own pace. These are the usual stages, and we tell you where yours stands.
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01
Call or message us
Tell us what happened, day or night. We explain your options and whether we can help.
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02
We secure the evidence
In the first days we request the crash report, look for video and witnesses, and document your bike and gear.
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03
You focus on treatment
We track your medical care, lost income and repair costs as they add up.
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04
Claim and negotiation
Once your recovery is far enough along to measure your losses, we present the claim. Talks with insurers often take months.
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05
Lawsuit, if needed
If the insurer will not pay fairly, we can file suit before the two-year deadline. A case can still settle at any point before trial.
Fees and your case review
How much does a motorcycle accident lawyer cost?
You pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you.
Case costs, such as filing fees and records, are explained in writing before you sign.
The case review is free, and we explain how fees and case costs work before you sign anything. Tell us what happened by phone, WhatsApp or the form, in English or Spanish, and our team gets back to you.
Your attorney
Alex Martinez
J.D., Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Licensed in Texas, admitted to the Southern District of Texas. Works with Adrian Martinez, of counsel, a trial lawyer with 40+ years in civil litigation.
Reviewed by Alex Martinez, State Bar of Texas
Questions
Motorcycle accident questions
General questions about injury claims, such as deadlines and fault, are answered on our McAllen personal injury lawyer page.
Can I still file a claim if I wasn't wearing a helmet?
Yes, you can still bring a claim. The insurer may argue that a helmet would have lessened a head injury, so how each injury happened matters. Texas lets riders 21 and older ride without a helmet if they completed a safety course or have health insurance that covers crash injuries.
Is lane splitting legal in Texas?
No. Since September 1, 2023, Texas law has said a motorcycle may not ride between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction or pass a vehicle in the same lane. If you were between lanes when you were hit, you may still have a claim: the other driver's choices count too, and fault is divided by percentage.
The driver says they never saw me. Does that matter?
Not seeing a motorcycle does not excuse a driver from looking. A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard, and that includes motorcycles. We use photos, video and witnesses to show where you were.
Will my own insurance pay for my injuries?
It depends on the coverage you bought. Liability coverage pays others when you cause a crash. Optional coverages, such as uninsured motorist or medical payments coverage, may help with your own bills. We review your policy and the driver's policy with you.
What if the police report blames me?
A police report is the officer's account, often based on what drivers said at the scene. It does not decide your claim. We look for video, witnesses and physical evidence that show what happened.
Injury help across South Texas
Offices in McAllen and Brownsville. Phone and video consultations anywhere in the Valley.
Hurt on your bike?
Call El Gallo.
Phone, WhatsApp or the form. English or Spanish, day or night.