Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Burleson

Serving Injured Riders Across Johnson County & Greater Fort Worth Since 1990

Motorcycle collisions can produce life-changing injuries, including fractures, spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, road rash, and disfigurement. If you were hurt on I-35W, Texas State Highway 174, or anywhere else in the Burleson area, Coontz Cochran can help you understand your options and build a strategy around your specific circumstances.

We’ve served Johnson County and Greater Fort Worth since 1990. Attorney Greg Coontz is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law, a distinction held by only one in ten Texas lawyers. When you meet with us, we listen carefully to the facts of your collision, review the available evidence, and explain potential next steps. Motorcyclists have little protection from catastrophic injuries when a larger vehicle strikes them.

Serious injuries may require ongoing medical care, making it important to understand the full scope of your losses before agreeing to terms with an insurance adjuster.

Contact our motorcycle accident lawyers at (888) 858-0536 to schedule a free consultation.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Burleson

After a crash on the roads of Burleson or elsewhere in Johnson County, your safety and health come first. Move to a safe area if you can and call emergency services for prompt medical help. When you’re physically able, photograph the scene, vehicle damage, road conditions, and visible injuries, and gather witness contact information. Ask law enforcement for a copy of the police report, as this record can help establish the facts of your case.

Immediate and follow-up medical care is critical, both for your physical recovery and for connecting your injuries directly to the accident. Seek treatment even when symptoms aren’t immediately obvious: some serious injuries develop or worsen in the days after a crash. Save all medical records, receipts, and communications related to the collision. Before giving a recorded statement or discussing a settlement figure with the opposing insurer, talk to an attorney about what that communication could mean for your claim.

Texas Motorcycle Laws That Can Affect Your Claim

Texas Transportation Code Chapter 661 requires riders to wear protective headgear on public streets and highways. Riders 21 and older may qualify for an exemption by completing a state-approved motorcycle training course or maintaining qualifying health insurance coverage. Riders under 21 are required to wear a helmet with no exceptions.

Not wearing a helmet doesn’t automatically eliminate your ability to bring a negligence claim, but it can become relevant depending on the injuries involved, how responsibility is assessed, and what the evidence shows. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33 uses a modified comparative responsibility framework: if you share some fault for the collision, your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of responsibility, and a claimant found more than 50% responsible can’t recover. The general filing deadline for personal injury actions under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003 is two years from the date of the incident, though exceptions and claim-specific circumstances can affect that timeline. We can explain how these rules may apply to your circumstances during a consultation.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents & Who May Be Liable

A negligent or reckless motorist may be liable when inattention, unsafe driving, or a traffic violation causes a collision with a rider. A hazardous roadway condition or defective vehicle part may also contribute to a crash, depending on the evidence.

Intersections are a frequent collision site: drivers misjudge the speed or distance of an approaching motorcycle and turn or pull out directly into its path. Blind spots, following distance, and inattention at lights also contribute. Weather can play a role when fast-moving Texas rainstorms leave roads slick and reduce visibility for drivers and riders.

Common causes of motorcycle accidents:

• Distracted drivers, including drivers texting or looking at their phones
• Drunk driving
• Speeding
• Drivers following a motorcycle too closely
• Aggressive driving
• Drivers refusing to yield to a motorcyclist

Potentially responsible parties can extend beyond the driver directly involved. A commercial employer, a vehicle or parts manufacturer in a product-defect case, or a governmental entity responsible for a hazardous roadway condition may each be relevant depending on the facts. Investigating that question fully may require the crash report, photographs, vehicle damage records, witness accounts, available video, and your medical records.

Damages in a Motorcycle Accident Claim

The damages available in a motorcycle accident claim reach beyond an initial hospital bill. Serious injuries can involve months or years of treatment, rehabilitation, assistive equipment, and modifications to your home or vehicle. When we evaluate a claim, we work to account for both immediate costs and the longer-term financial and personal effects of the injury.

Potential damages in a motorcycle accident claim:

• Current and future medical expenses
• Lost income and reduced earning capacity
• Property damage to your motorcycle and gear
• Physical impairment or disfigurement
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium, where the legal requirements are met

What a claim is worth depends on liability, insurance coverage, the severity and proof of your injuries, documented lost income, future care needs, and the specific legal claims available. Our firm has secured significant results in serious personal injury cases, including a $1,800,000 drunk driving accident settlement and a $1,400,000 18-wheeler accident settlement. Those results reflect our broader personal injury litigation experience. Prior results don’t predict the outcome of another case.

Why Injured Riders in Burleson Choose Coontz Cochran

Our firm has been part of the Burleson community since 1990, handling thousands of cases throughout Johnson County and Greater Fort Worth over more than three decades. Attorney Greg Coontz grew up in Burleson and chose to build his practice here, giving him a personal stake in the clients and families he serves.

Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law since 1993 sets Greg Coontz apart from most personal injury practitioners in the state. Our attorneys also hold an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and have been recognized in Texas Super Lawyers®, which selects the top 5% of attorneys statewide. We bring more than 50 years of combined legal experience to every case we take on.

Insurance companies routinely push back on injury claims and attempt to settle quickly before the full extent of the injuries and losses is understood. We evaluate settlement offers and prepare to litigate when an offer doesn’t fairly account for the evidence. Our contingency fee structure means you pay nothing upfront and no out-of-pocket fees for your personal injury claim. We collect a fee only from a recovery, as described in our written fee agreement.

Since 1990, Coontz Cochran has served clients throughout Johnson County. We develop an individualized strategy for each client, explain the legal process clearly, and provide updates as the case progresses.

Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Motorcycle Accident Claims

How Long Do I Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Claim in Texas?

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003 generally provides two years from the date of the incident to file a personal injury action. Exceptions and claim-specific issues may change the deadline, so it’s important to determine which timeline applies to your case.

Can I Recover Compensation If I Was Partly Responsible for the Collision?

Possibly. Under Texas modified comparative responsibility rules, your recovery may be reduced by your assigned percentage of responsibility. A claimant found more than 50% responsible can’t recover, and the effect of the rule depends on the facts and evidence.

Can I Bring a Claim If I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?

Not wearing a helmet doesn’t automatically prevent you from bringing a claim. Helmet use may be relevant to causation, responsibility, or damages depending on the injuries and evidence. Texas law also provides helmet exemptions for qualifying riders who are at least 21.

Discuss Your Motorcycle Accident with Our Burleson Attorneys

We can review the collision, your injuries, communications with insurers, and the available evidence, then explain the legal options and process that may apply.

Call (888) 858-0536 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer in Burleson.