Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Waco, Texas
Motorcycle Accident Claims
Make Sure the Record Shows What Really Happened
A motorcycle gives you no bumper, no airbag and no steel frame. When a driver turns left across your path on Valley Mills Drive or drifts into your lane on Interstate 35, you absorb the full impact.
Too often the driver says they never saw you, and the paperwork follows that story. Abogados Vasquez Law Firm builds the record from the scene, the damage and the witnesses, in English or Spanish. Call (254) 900-7947.
What We Handle
How We Help After a Motorcycle Crash
Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes
Many motorcycle crashes involve a driver who failed to see or yield to the rider. A car turning left across a rider's path is one of the most common patterns, along with unsafe lane changes and following too closely. Loose gravel and broken pavement also bring bikes down. We work to identify the cause and who may be responsible.
Bias Against Riders
Many people assume motorcyclists are reckless, and it shows in the paperwork. A police narrative may adopt the driver's version because the rider left in an ambulance. An adjuster may point to your speed or the fact that you ride at all. We look for evidence that tests those assumptions: skid marks, damage patterns and nearby video.
Helmets and Lane Splitting
Texas requires riders under 21 to wear a helmet. Riders 21 and older may go without one if they meet a training or health insurance requirement. Riding without one does not bar a claim, though an insurer may raise it when the injury involves the head. Lane splitting is not legal in Texas, and insurers look for it.
Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers
Texas requires only modest liability limits, which a serious motorcycle injury can exceed quickly. If the driver had no insurance, too little or left the scene, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy may apply. We review the household auto and motorcycle policies that may cover you and give each carrier timely notice.
Investigation and Reconstruction
Motorcycle cases turn on details. We photograph and measure the scene, document the damage to both vehicles, obtain the Waco Police or Texas DPS crash report and interview witnesses before memories fade. When fault is disputed or injuries are severe, we may bring in a reconstruction engineer to analyze speed, sight lines and points of impact.
Our Process
What to Expect
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Consultation
We listen to what happened, review any photos, reports and medical records you have, and explain how a personal injury claim works in Texas.
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Investigation and Treatment
We gather evidence, deal with the insurance companies so you do not have to, and make sure you are getting the medical care you need.
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Negotiation or Trial
We prepare your claim, negotiate with the insurer and, when a fair settlement is not offered, are ready to file suit in McLennan County.
Injuries and What a Claim Can Cover
Motorcycle injuries range from road rash needing skin grafts to fractures, traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage. Depending on the facts, a claim may cover medical expenses, lost wages and earning capacity, pain, mental anguish, impairment, disfigurement and damage to your bike and gear. Texas generally allows two years to file suit, but video and damaged vehicles disappear far sooner.
Your Waco Attorney
Work With an Attorney Who Has Handled Both Sides of a Hard Season
Luis VasquezCo-Managing Attorney
Luis Vasquez grew up in Waco and returned home after working at one of the larger personal injury firms in Austin and San Antonio. He has represented hundreds of injured clients and knows how insurers evaluate a claim.
You will talk to the attorney, not a call center. Every conversation can happen in English or Spanish, and you will always know what is happening with your case.
Where We Serve
Serving Waco and Central Texas
Our office is on Lake Air Drive in Waco, a short drive from downtown, Baylor University and the McLennan County Courthouse. We serve clients across Waco, Bellmead, Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson, Lorena, McGregor, West and the surrounding communities of McLennan County, as well as Temple, Killeen, Hillsboro and the rest of Central Texas. Consultations are available in person, by phone or by video, in English or Spanish.
Waco Office
Talk to an Attorney Today
Call our Waco office and speak with our bilingual team in English or Spanish.
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- Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Office: 1215 Lake Air Dr, Waco, TX 76710
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FAQ
Motorcycle Accident FAQs
The police report says I was at fault. Is my case over?
Not necessarily. A crash report is an officer's opinion based on what was available at the scene, often without the rider's account. It can be challenged with physical evidence, video and witness statements.
What if I was partly at fault?
Texas uses modified comparative fault. You may still recover if you were not more than 50 percent responsible, but your compensation is reduced by your share. An insurer may assign you a larger share than the evidence supports.
I was not wearing a helmet. Can I still bring a claim?
Generally, yes. An insurer may argue that going without a helmet made a head injury worse, but that depends on medical evidence. We review your records and may ask your treating physician whether a helmet would have changed the injury.
What if the driver who hit me has no insurance or drove away?
Texas insurers generally must include uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage unless it was rejected in writing, so check your policy even if you do not remember buying it. These claims have notice deadlines. Bring every household auto and motorcycle policy to your consultation.
Should I talk to the other driver's insurance adjuster?
It is generally wise not to give a recorded statement or accept a settlement before talking with an attorney. Adjusters may ask questions meant to suggest speed or lane position, and once we represent you, they deal with our office.
Contact Us
Start With a Consultation
Whether you were hurt in an accident, need help with an immigration matter or are facing a criminal charge, the first step is a conversation. Tell us what happened, and we will explain your options in plain language, in English or Spanish.
Call (254) 900-7947 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and talk with our bilingual team. Se habla español.
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- Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Office: 1215 Lake Air Dr, Waco, TX 76710
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