San Antonio Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle riders absorb the full force of a crash with nothing but gear between them and the road. When another driver's negligence puts you in the hospital, you need a legal team that understands what a motorcycle crash actually does to a rider's body, and that will not let bias against bikers cost you your claim. At San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers™, we fight for riders
What Is a Motorcycle Accident Claim?
A motorcycle accident claim is a legal case against a driver, company, or other party whose negligence caused a crash that injured you. Riders face a unique obstacle that car accident victims do not: insurance adjusters and juries sometimes assume the biker was at fault before they know a single fact about the crash.
That bias is not evidence. It is a narrative insurance companies use to undervalue legitimate claims. At San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers™, we know how to counter it with facts, physical evidence, and expert testimony that show exactly what happened and who caused it.
Common Types of Brain Injuries
Road Rash
When a rider goes down and slides across pavement, the result is road rash, an abrasion injury that can range from minor to severe enough to require skin grafts and long-term wound care.
Fractures and Broken Bones
Without the protection of a vehicle frame, riders frequently suffer broken arms, legs, collarbones, and ribs, injuries that often require surgery, hardware, and months of rehabilitation.
Traumatic Brain Injury
A brain contusion is a bruise on the brain caused by direct impact. Unlike a bruise on your arm, a brain contusion can cause localized bleeding that builds pressure inside the skull and may require surgical intervention. The outward signs are not always obvious, but the damage is real, and the costs of treatment are significant.
Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis
A hard impact or a rider being thrown from the bike can cause spinal cord damage severe enough to result in partial or complete paralysis.
Degloving and Lower Extremity Injuries
Riders' legs and feet are especially exposed in a crash. Degloving injuries, crush injuries, and severe lacerations to the lower extremities are common and often require multiple surgeries.
“Biker's Arm” (Nerve Damage)
An instinctive reaction to brace for impact can tear the nerves in a rider's arm, causing permanent weakness or paralysis in the limb, an injury common enough among riders to have its own nickname.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Left-turn accidents: The most common cause of motorcycle crashes. A driver turning left across an intersection frequently fails to see an oncoming motorcycle until it is too late.
Drivers who simply do not see the rider: Motorcycles are smaller and easier to miss in a mirror or blind spot. “I never saw them” is one of the most common explanations drivers give after hitting a rider, and it does not excuse the crash.
Following too closely: Motorcycles can stop faster than cars. A driver tailgating a rider often cannot stop in time when the bike slows or brakes.
Speeding: Speed reduces a driver's reaction time and increases the severity of impact. A rider has far less protection to absorb that force than someone inside a vehicle.
Drunk and impaired driving: Impaired drivers are slower to notice and react to motorcycles, putting riders at serious risk.
Road hazards: Potholes, loose gravel, uneven pavement, and debris pose a far greater danger to a two-wheeled vehicle than a car, and a municipality or contractor may be liable for hazardous road conditions.
Dooring accidents: A parked car door opened into traffic without checking for a rider can cause a rider to crash trying to avoid it, or collide directly with the door.
How We Handle Your Motorcycle Accident Case
We fight the bias against riders head-on. We build cases with the evidence and expert analysis needed to shut down assumptions before they can influence your settlement or your case.
We preserve the physical evidence. Bike damage, gear, helmet cam footage, and the accident scene itself all tell part of the story. We move quickly to document and secure it.
We bring in accident reconstruction experts. When fault is disputed, a qualified reconstructionist can establish exactly how the crash happened and who caused it.
We calculate what your case is actually worth. Motorcycle injuries are often severe and long-lasting. We account for every cost, present and future.
We go to trial. Attorney Steven Nunez has first-chair and second-chair trial experience and is ready to take your case in front of a jury if the insurance company will not offer a fair settlement.
Compensation You May Be Able to Recover
Brain injury victims face a lifetime of costs that go far beyond the emergency room. When we take your case, we fight to recover compensation across every category of loss, present and future.
Economic Damages
Emergency and Ongoing Medical Care: Ambulance transport, ER treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation are all part of what we pursue on your behalf.
Future Medical Expenses: Severe road rash, fractures, and nerve damage often require extended treatment. We account for those future costs.
Lost Wages: If your injuries have kept you out of work, you may be entitled to recover the income lost during your recovery.
Loss of Earning Capacity: Permanent injuries such as nerve damage or amputation can limit your ability to work. We fight for compensation that reflects that impact.
Motorcycle and Gear Replacement: We fight to make sure the cost of your bike, helmet, and protective gear is part of your recovery.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Costs tied directly to the accident, from transportation to medical equipment, should not come out of your pocket.
Non-Economic Damages
Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and disruption a crash has caused to your daily life.
Disfigurement and Scarring: Road rash and severe lacerations can leave permanent scarring. You may be entitled to compensation for that lasting impact.
Emotional Distress: Anxiety, PTSD, and fear of riding again are common and documented consequences of serious crashes.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life: When an injury takes away activities and experiences that were part of your life before the crash, the law recognizes that loss.
Loss of Consortium: Spouses and family members may be able to pursue compensation for the impact a serious injury has had on their relationship and household.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. The value of any case depends on its specific facts and circumstances.
Why Choose San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers™
We Fight for Riders
Steven Nunez built this firm around cases that require real investigation, not assumptions. We know the bias riders face, and we build cases designed to overcome it.
Insurance Companies Cannot Dismiss Our Cases
We prepare every motorcycle accident case thoroughly so a less-than-fair settlement is never the only option on the table.
We Have Stood in Front of Juries
Attorney Steven Nunez has first-chair and second-chair trial experience and has secured a $1.5 million arbitration award for a client.
Our Results Are Recognized
Steven Nunez holds membership in both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, earned through real results for real clients.
You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
We handle motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis. You owe nothing upfront and pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you.
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If your brain injury was caused by someone else's negligence, whether that means a reckless driver, a negligent property owner, or a medical provider who made a critical error, you likely have a legal claim. The best way to find out is to speak with an experienced brain injury attorney. We offer free consultations and will give you an honest assessment of your situation at no cost.
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An anoxic brain injury occurs when the brain is completely cut off from oxygen. Brain cells begin to die within minutes of oxygen deprivation. Anoxic injuries are often caused by cardiac events, drowning, or surgical complications. When someone else's negligence caused the deprivation, a legal claim may follow.
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Texas personal injury law allows brain injury victims to pursue compensation from any party whose negligence caused their injury. Texas also follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover compensation as long as you are not more than 50 percent responsible for the accident that caused your injury.
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It depends on the complexity of the case, the severity of the injury, and whether the matter settles or goes to trial. Some cases resolve in months. Others take longer. What matters is that your case is resolved correctly, not just quickly. We keep you informed at every step.
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A traumatic brain injury is caused by an external physical impact, such as a car crash or a fall. An acquired brain injury occurs after birth but is not caused by direct trauma. It can result from oxygen deprivation, toxic exposure, or medical error. Both types can produce severe and lasting damage, and both can be the basis of a serious legal claim.
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There is no universal number. The value of a traumatic brain injury lawsuit depends on the severity of the injury, the lifetime care needs it creates, the lost income it produces, and the strength of the evidence against the responsible party. What we can tell you is that we calculate the full value of your case, including future costs, and we fight for it.
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Texas law generally gives personal injury victims two years from the date of the injury to file a claim. In some cases involving delayed diagnosis or injuries to minors, different timelines may apply. Do not wait to get legal advice. Missing the deadline can permanently eliminate your right to compensation.
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If your injuries were caused by another driver's negligence, you likely have a legal claim regardless of what the other driver claims about not seeing you. We offer free consultations and will give you an honest assessment at no cost.
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Texas does not require riders 21 and older who meet certain conditions to wear a helmet. Not wearing one does not eliminate your right to compensation, though it may be raised by the insurance company. We know how to address that argument.
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Failing to see a motorcycle is not a legal excuse. Drivers have a duty to watch for all traffic, including motorcycles, and “I didn't see them” does not shift liability away from a negligent driver
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Case value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs, lost income, and the strength of the evidence against the at-fault driver. We calculate the full value of your case, including future costs, and fight for it.
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Texas law generally gives accident victims two years from the date of the crash to file a claim. Waiting too long can permanently eliminate your right to compensation.
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Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover compensation as long as you are not found more than 50 percent responsible for the accident.
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Most cases settle before trial, but we prepare every case as if it is going in front of a jury, and we are ready to take your case to court if needed.
Answers to Common Motorcycle Accident Questions
Motorcycle Accident Attorney San Antonio
Serving San Antonio & Surrounding Communities
We represent clients throughout Bexar County and the surrounding communities of New Braunfels, Boerne, Seguin, Converse, Hondo, Pleasanton, La Vernia, Schertz, Leon Valley, and Helotes. Wherever you are, if someone else's negligence caused your injury, we want to hear from you.
Get Help After a Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle accident can leave you facing serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and an insurance company looking for reasons to blame the rider. San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers™ handles motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means no upfront costs and no fees unless we win. The consultation is free. Call us today.