Lubbock Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Lubbock Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Michael Grossman Discusses a Motorcyclist’s Rights Following a Bike Crash

An estimated 400,000 motorcycles are in use throughout Texas, and there are a lot of them being ridden on the roads in and around Lubbock. Because there are so many motorcycles being used, the chances of an accident involving one of them are very high.

In Texas, there are many reasons that motorcycle accident take place, and they are quite varied. Some could occur because someone is driving a car while drowsy or drunk, and collides with a motorcyclist. Other accidents happen merely because a driver is momentarily distracted, and hits someone on a bike. If a motorcycle in the Lubbock area has resulted in an injury to either you or a loved one, you need to be aware of your rights. If you have experienced the devastating loss of a family member due to this kind of accident, it is imperative that you know your legal options in order that those who are to blame for your loss can be made to face justice. The Lubbock motorcycle accident attorneys with Grossman Law Offices bring you this article in hopes that you will learn about the critical issues that accompany Texas motorcycle accidents. With two decades of experience in handling personal injury and wrongful death litigation in Texas, the Lubbock motorcycle accident lawyers with Grossman Law Offices can help get you through the extremely difficult time in your life.

The Ways that Motorcycle Accidents are Different from Automobile Accidents

If you have ever seen the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, or you have seen it up close and personal because you have been involved in one, it should be very obvious to you that motorcycle wrecks are vastly different from “normal” car accidents. When a motorcycle is in an accident, it can be much more serious and lead to not only severe injuries to the rider, but more of a chance of death as well. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, nearly 70 percent of motorcycle wrecks in Texas led to either death or significant injury to the person riding the motorcycle. There are 434 fatalities as a result of motorcycle accidents in Texas in 2009, and that accounted for 15 percent of the state’s traffic accident deaths that year. So, it’s pretty clear that motorcycle accidents can have devastating results. The main reason is that, even though most riders and passengers are responsible and wear as much protective gear as they can, that gear can only protect them so much. When you pit a motorcyclist in full gear against pavement or surrounding cars, it should be very evident that the motorcyclist will lose every time. On the other hand, an automobile gives its occupants a much higher level of protection because it is surrounded by a strong metal frame. Several brands of well-built and well-designed motorcycles are on the market, including Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Harley-Davidson, Buell, Triumph, and other motorcycle manufacturers. But even though a motorcycle may be well designed, significant injuries can take place even in relatively minor accidents because, unlike a car, a motorcycle does not have a metal frame surrounding it that can protect riders and passengers as does a par.

There are substantial differences in the way that motorcycle accidents and car accidents are dealt with from a legal perspective, but many people, for whatever reason, fail to realize this. Claims involving an automobile accident can often be resolved without any lawyers having to get involved. But when a motorcycle accident occurs, attorneys have to get involved just about every time. So if you or someone close to you is hurt or killed in this type of accident, you will need the help of an experienced Lubbock motorcycle accident attorney. As we stated previously, the risk of severe injury or death increases dramatically in a motorcycle wreck. And the more significant the injury that is suffered, the more money will be at stake in terms of compensation to the victim. Therefore, insurance carriers will work exceptionally hard in order to keep from having to pay a motorcycle accident claim, because they stand to lose a massive amount of money. Part of their strategy to keep from paying a large sum of money is to make injury victims, or the family members of motorcycle accident fatalities, inadequate settlement offers. They are notorious for successfully preying on people who do not have legal help; if you do not have a seasoned Lubbock motorcycle attorney on your side to protect your legal rights, there is a good chance you will be short-changed. Insurance carriers care only about their bottom line – they could care less about the injury or loss you have suffered, not matter how devastating that loss may be.

The Often Devastating Effects of Texas Motorcycle Accidents

There is a wide range of injuries that can result from a motorcycle accident. They can be fairly minor, such as bruises and scratches, but they can also be life altering and disabling, such as brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. One common injury that occurs in a motorcycle wreck is often referred to as “road rash,” and while quite painful, it is typically a minor injury. However, if a motorcyclist suffers road rash in an accident, and fails to get timely medical attention, that seemingly innocent rash can lead to a very serious infection. It is always vital in any personal injury case that the victim seeks medical help immediately after suffering an injury. Not only does this make blatant sense from a health standpoint, doing so also ensures that the victim’s case is not ruined due to his or her failure to mitigate damages. To illustrate this point, consider the case of a motorcyclist who suffers a road rash who chooses to forego medical help. Then, that rash turns into a life-threatening infection. Because that victim failed to seek timely medical attention, he or she will not be able to hold liable the party or parties responsible for causing the accident. Therefore, the injury victim will be on the hook for paying the incredibly steep medical expenses that will result from treating the infection.

The next level of motorcycle accident injury is more serious, and includes fractured and broken bones. Again, a motorcycle is not encased in a metal frame, and therefore, when an accident occurs, passengers and riders are often ejected from the bike and thrown to the pavement – and this is more than likely occurring at a high rate of speed. These collisions between concrete and flesh and bone often occur with brute force and lead to broken legs, broken arms and other broken bones. This kind of injury obviously requires immediate medical help (along with the accompanying medical bills). In addition to medical expenses, motorcyclists suffering broken limbs will likely be robbed of the mobility they need in order to be able to work. Therefore, they will further be saddled by lost wages. However, injured motorcyclists can file a Texas personal injury lawsuit and try to obtain just compensation for lost potential wages he or she might have incurred.

There is, of course, another level of motorcycle accident injury, and it includes severe, life-altering injuries such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and disfigurement. All of these conditions can obviously lead to a lifetime of misery and debilitation, and some of them may necessitate around-the-clock medical assistance. Another possible consequence of a motorcycle accident can be significant burn injuries that can lead to not only a great deal of pain and suffering, but also disfigurement for a victim. Scars on the face, arms, hands, legs, neck and back can serve as lifetime reminders of the harrowing ordeal a motorcycle accident victim experienced. Even worse, injuries can include the loss of limbs, or damage so severe to an arm or leg that an amputation has to take place. These kinds of injuries not only severely diminish a victim’s quality of life in many instances, they can also cause substantial emotional distress as well. But an injury victim suffering from one of these horrible injuries can seek fair compensation through a personal injury lawsuit, and that compensation can help them recover from their injuries and get their lives back on track.

The State of Texas mandates that all motorcycle riders and passengers who are younger than 21 years of age wear a helmet while on a motorcycle. Passengers and riders who are 21 years old or older can choose not to wear a helmet – but they have to provide proof that they either have heath insurance or have successfully completed a Texas motorcycle rider training course. For years, convincing arguments have been made regarding the mandating of motorcycle helmets, both for and against. It is, however, very hard to argue that wearing a helmet can bring some significant safety benefits. The two most potentially devastating injuries associated with a motorcycle accident, spinal cord injures and brain injuries, can be prevented by the wearing of a helmet. Not only can they result in paralysis, they can result in around-the-clock medical care being needed by the victim. Of course, these injuries come with a massive price tag. Motorcyclists who suffer these kinds of severe injuries in an accident are probably those most in need of skilled and seasoned medical help; the help that can provide fair restitution so that victims can handle the incredible medical expense that accompanies traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.

Whatever injury a motorcyclist sustains in an accident, the victim will likely need medical help. It could be for a day, a week, a month, a year, for several years or a lifetime. Of course, a mountain of medical expenses can accompany an injury, expenses that can cost anywhere from hundreds of dollars to millions of dollars, as incredible as that sounds. And even if an injury victim is entitled to compensation, an insurance company will fight incredibly hard to defend its bottom line. Again, the more money at stake, the harder the insurer will work to defeat your case. Without the vital help of an Austin motorcycle accident lawyer, there is a significant chance that you will wind up shortchanging yourself by accepting an inadequate settlement. In the worst-case scenario, you could wind up getting nothing. And that could be one of the worst mistakes you will make the rest of your life.

Motorcycle Accidents in Texas that Result in Fatalities

A fatal motorcycle accident in Texas occurs every day, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. This is a sad enough fact taken at face value, but when you realize that, every day in Texas, a family suffers the tragic loss of a beloved family member due to a motorcycle accident, that only compounds the sobering nature of that statistic. The Lubbock motorcycle accident attorneys with Grossman Law Offices can help you and your family if you have experienced such a tragedy. We can immediately launch a thorough investigation of the accident scene in order to uncover the truth and let you know not only how the accident occurred, but also who is to blame. We can ensure that all responsible parties whose negligent actions played some kind of role in the accident that robbed you of your loved one are identified and brought to justice. In the event that a liable party’s negligence causes the death of a motorcyclist, the deceased’s surviving family members can file a wrongful death civil lawsuit against that liable party (or parties) to seek just compensation for both wrongful death damages and survival damages.

In a lawsuit regarding survival damages, there is only one family member who can seek those damages on behalf of the deceased motorcyclist. That right goes first to the spouse, then children, then parents, then siblings of the victim. In a wrongful death lawsuit, however, multiple family members can try and obtain wrongful death damages in order to obtain restitution for monetary losses the family has incurred to the death of the family member. Seeking just restitution, however, is not the only purpose for pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit. This pursuit is not only a vital component of a wrongful death lawsuit; it also helps the surviving family members recover the monetary losses experienced due to the motorcycle accident. But such a suit also serves the purpose of holding responsible those parties that caused the accident, and helps ensure that those negligent actions are not repeated, and no other family has to experience this kind of devastating tragedy.

Before a grieving family tries to launch any sort of litigation, we strongly recommend they enlist the help of a seasoned and skilled Lubbock motorcycle accident lawyer in order for a detailed investigation to be initiated. Such an investigation will delve into the tragedy so that the parties responsible for it can be determined. A grieving family can sue each responsible party for the role it played in either causing the accident outright or contributing to it. The lawyers with Grossman Law Offices have accumulated two decades of knowledge in the steps that need to be taken in investigating the scene of a motorcycle accident that results in a fatality. We know how to dig deeply enough into the cause of an accident in order to identify every responsible party involved, and hold each of them accountable for their actions. In this way, we can make sure those parties that caused your pain and loss are delivered to justice.

Texas Motorcycle Accidents that Involve Drunk Drivers

Drunk driving accidents that involve a motorcyclist, just as automobile accidents that are caused by a drunk driver, can lead to the filing of a lawsuit against the negligent alcohol-serving establishment that served the patron who caused the accident past the point of intoxication. Dram shop laws in Texas mandate that an establishment that over-serves a customer to the point of that person exceeding a .08 blood alcohol content, or BAC, level, and that customer injures himself, herself or another person, can be held partly responsible for the drunk driving accident. For instance, a plaintiff can launch a first party dram shop cause of action if an intoxicated motorcyclist injures himself or herself by getting in an accident. A third party dram shop cause of action can be pursued if a drunk automobile driver causes an accident. No matter what, if the drunk driver was intoxicated because the alcohol-serving establishment served that driver past the point of intoxication before the accident occurred, an injury victim can sue the alcohol-serving establishment. In the case of a wrongful death occurring as the result of the accident, the same kinds of liability issues apply.

It can be very tough, however, for a legal layperson or an inexperienced lawyer to determine that a person was served past the point of intoxication at an alcohol-serving establishment before causing a drunk motorcycle accident. The lawyers with Grossman Law Offices have 20 years of experience in dealing with drunk driving accident cases in Lubbock and throughout the state of Texas. We are very familiar with dram shop laws in Texas and we know how to hold all liable parties responsible.

Motorcycles that are Defective

Product defects and/or poor maintenance often lead to mechanical failures that cause motorcycle accidents to occur. Usually, recall or service bulletins will suggest minor changes to passenger cars in an effort to correct some type of defect. But, as the old saying that pertains to motorcycles goes, “when something goes wrong on a motorcycle, it goes very wrong.” Motorcycles that are operating properly are precarious enough, and require a fairly substantial effort on the rider’s part just to keep it upright. However, if a mechanical failure occurs, then a motorcycle becomes flat-out dangerous, as a rider can quickly lose control. That rider, should a motorcycle mechanical failure occur, will probably not be able to simply coast to safety.

Motorcycle Product Liability

Rarely, a motorcycle will be sole that, due to either poor design or poor engineering, is sold with an inherent flaw. Normally, motorcycles are manufactured in a negligent manner, and a vital part will malfunction under the loads and stresses that accompany their intended use. When a chain breaks, an engine bearing malfunctions, or a brake-proportioning valve fails, the resulting accident can lead to debilitating injuries or death. If a motorcyclist suffers injury or death due to this malfunction, the victim or victims are allowed under the law in Texas to launch a product liability claim against the motorcycle’s manufacturer. In some cases, multiple parties can be defendants in a lawsuit involving product liability. For example, if a manufacturer produces a bike and part like a brake caliper malfunctions, then the manufacturer can obviously be sued. However, so can the retail operation that sold the motorcycle, as well as the supplier of that part. Of course, the amount for which each party will be liable depends on the extent of each party’s negligence.

All litigation involving a motorcycle accident is intricate in complex, but this is especially true of product liability claims. If you want to win your case, you cannot base any portion of it on mere speculation – you have to collect and preserve compelling evidence that will prove your case. You can’t just say, for example, that, “the throttle cable broke.” You are the plaintiff in your case, and as such you have to carry the burden of proof. This means, of course, that you must prove that the part failed because of the negligence of the manufacturer. The exact cause of the failure has to be identified, and to do so, a qualified engineer must make a thorough and detailed evaluation. This evaluation will, in conjunction with a report filed by an expert, pinpoint the exact cause of the failure of the part. In addition, the motorcycle and any of its accessories have to be sequestered in a fashion that it can be presented during the trial as evidence.

Many cases that involve product liability claims do not result in success because the plaintiff, or the party that initiated the claim, failed to properly preserve and catalog the evidence that was gathered, and was needed to win their litigation. Someone who has no experience in the law will not have the knowledge needed to correctly follow the procedures of the court. As a result, they will have their case thrown out. Even some lawyers – particularly, inexperienced ones – have problems ensuring that evidence is cataloged and preserved properly. If an inexperienced lawyer has that kind of difficulty, it can be nearly impossible for a legal layperson to handle this critical requirement of a successful case. This is yet another reason why it is absolutely imperative that you have an experienced Lubbock motorcycle lawyer working on your side in order for you to secure the fair restitution that you deserve.

Misrepresentation of Condition and Motorcycle Maintenance

It is rare, but there are times where professional maintenance shops charged with fixing motorcycles perform sub-standard work, and this can result in an accident that causes a very serious injury. As was previously mentioned, if an automobile develops some kind of mechanical problem, the driver can normally easy the car off the highway and get to a service shop without causing an accident. However, if a motorcycle suffers a mechanical problem while in motion, the result will more than likely be an accident that can cause debilitating injuries, or even death, for the rider and passenger. Simply put, some motorcycle repair shops do a lousy job of hiring their mechanics, and if a mechanic is negligent, that negligence can lead to a devastating accident caused by mechanical failure. If this happens, then the injury victim can bring a claim of negligence against the mechanic shop that performed the dangerously inadequate work.

Sometimes, however, a mechanical problem takes place without any negligence on the part of a repair professional. There are times when a private seller, and sometimes even a motorcycle dealership, will sell a bike knowing very well that the bike is in bad shape and has mechanical problems. There are some dealers, both public and private, who will even go so far as to attempt to hide the fact that a motorcycle is in sad shape. We had one case where a man called us after buying a motorcycle from what he thought was a reputable dealership. However, as he was riding the motorcycle home, he saw that is was acting in an erratic manner. Luckily for him, he was able to get the bike to a repair shop safely, and without being in an accident that could have severely injured him. The mechanic who looked at the bike told the man that a part called the “triple tree” that was located below the cycle’s new fairings had cracked. The man could have suffered a disastrous accident. If that wasn’t bad enough, the radiator was improperly attached. Even worse – and this is particularly galling – the frame of the bike had suffered significant damage, and the dealer tried to hide that damage with body filler and spray paint.

Basically, the motorcycle had been involved in a previous wreck, and the dealership applied some cosmetic touches then misrepresented the bike as being in good shape. Not only is this an obvious and blatant violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, this flawed motorcycle could have not only killed the buyer, but any others that may have been on the road at the same time he was. The buyer could not only sue the dealership for its ridiculous attempt at deception, deception that cold lead to punitive damages, but also for negligence in trying to sell an obviously flawed motorcycle.

The Biases some Juries and Insurance Adjusters have Toward Motorcyclists

There is an unfair bias that many people have toward motorcycle riders, and this bias will often show itself when a rider seeks compensation after suffering an accident. Over the years, mainly due to negative stereotypes propagated by movies and television, many in the general public have been led to believe that, in general, motorcyclists are wild, reckless crazies who ride without any consideration of other motorists who are sharing the road with them. For this reason, insurance adjusters and defense attorneys will do whatever they can to capitalize on this stereotype and use it to make a judge or jury believe that no one but the motorcyclist was to blame for the accident that resulted in his or her injury. Adjusters and defense lawyers will, basically, try and shift blame to the victim by employing this stereotype. This is actually a sound strategy – whether you like it or not. The reason is, if a defense attorney or an insurance adjuster can make a convincing enough argument, compelling a judge or jury to rule on the defense’s side, then the insurance carrier could save an incredible amount of money.

Unfortunately, it is simply a fact of life in cases that involve an insurance provider that it doesn’t really matter how badly a motorcyclist has been hurt in an accident. That rider can be clinging to life and the adjuster will still do anything possible to deny that victim’s claim. And the more severely a rider is hurt, as stated before, the more in restitution that victim might be able to win. Therefore, the more damage that insurance company’s bottom line will suffer. Motorcycle injury victims simply have to enlist the services of a skilled and seasoned Lubbock motorcycle accident attorney before making the decision to go it alone. Simply put, there is far, far too much to lose – such as compensation that can be put toward paying off medical expenses (both present and future), damage to property, and to make up for pain and suffering, lost wages, and possible loss of potential future earnings. If you rely on a novice attorney, or worse yet, try and take this kind of legal action on by yourself, the mistake you’re making will be catastrophic. When – not if – you lose your case, you will leave that courtroom with nothing, and you will be on the hook for all of those previously mentioned expenses. Unless you have incredibly deep pockets, losing your case could basically sentence you to a life of financial misery. The Lubbock motorcycle accident lawyers with Grossman Law Offices are very familiar with what it takes to defeat opposition’s efforts to use bias to the detriment of motorcycle accident victims, and know how to handle any tricks that the defense will play in an effort to deny you the fair restitution you deserve.

We know very well that the vast majority of motorcyclists are not only safe, but they have a keen knowledge and respect for traffic rules. Many of them enjoy nothing more than getting out and riding on a great weather day, and thousands do just that not only in and around Lubbock, but also throughout West Texas. There are many more Texans who use motorcycles for more than just a source of pleasure; they rely on a motorcycle as their primary means of transportation because it is an extremely cost-effective way to get around. So do you think they will operate their bikes recklessly, when they have no other way to get to their job or anywhere else? Of course not; they are keenly aware of maintaining their own safety and the safety of those surrounding them on the road. However, you cannot simply claim in a court of law that you are a safe rider. That won’t be enough to convince a judge or jury that you are not at fault for the accident that injured you. What you need is compelling, rock-solid evidence collected at the accident scene. And, as we noted earlier, that evidence has to be collected in a fashion that is admissible in court. A combination of this evidence, eyewitness testimony, and, if necessary, the testimony of an expert witness, will enable a seasoned and skilled Lubbock motorcycle accident attorney to help you successfully bear your burden of proof and prove to the court that the negligent party was to blame for the motorcycle accident that resulted in your injury. Without that crucial evidence, you will have nothing but empty words to back up your case. And that is what you’ll leave the courtroom with – nothing. The bias toward motorcycle riders is, as we’ve stated previously, extremely pervasive in our society. It will likely be held by many members of the jury as well. In order to combat that bias and win your case, you will have to be able to produce the kind of irrefutable evidence that an experienced Lubbock motorcycle accident attorney can provide.

Handling Aggressive Insurance Adjusters

Insurance adjusters who handle motorcycle accident claims face an immense amount of pressure from their insurance company employer to make sure those claims are denied. Again, the potentially incredible amount of money on the line could severely damage an insurance company’s profit margin. Compassion is not necessarily a trait possessed by most insurance adjusters, to he or she will not particularly care how badly a victim may be hurt. All he or she cares about is saving the insurance company’s bottom line by making sure your claim is defeated. There are many instances when, because the insurance carrier stands to possibly lose a staggering sum of money, that carrier will offer the adjuster a substantial bonus for making sure the claim is denied. This extra potential motivation will make that adjuster even more formidable. But it does not really matter what kind of motivation the adjuster may have to defeat your claim; the interests of the adjuster will be completely opposite from yours and that of your family. Thanks to this motivation, the adjuster will often employ some rather questionable tactics in order to win the case.

For instance, the adjuster will do whatever it takes to make sure that the blame is shifted away from the defendant and squarely onto your shoulders. Should that adjuster be successful in placing the majority of the blame for the accident to you, then the case will be thrown out of court. If the insurance company can shift that blame to another party, then it won’t have to pay as much to you in restitution. It only makes sense for the adjuster, then, to act aggressively in order to try and make sure that blame goes anywhere other than the defendant. One way of shifting blame to a victim is by badgering him or her with a series of questions shortly after the accident takes place. The purpose of this line of questioning is to mislead and confuse the victim, and trap him or her into making some kind of statement that will make it look like he or she is to blame for the accident that took place. The adjuster will record that conversation and later dissect it, looking carefully for any missteps on the part of the victim that can be twisted out of context and used to hurt the victim’s case at trial. For instance, an adjuster might ask a bunch of confusing questions regarding how the accident took place, and try to trip up the victim. That way, the defense can later use the victim’s confusion against him or her, bringing into question the reliability of the victim’s memory. And what’s even worse is that, immediately after the accident took place, the defense immediately launched an investigation into the accident. The adjuster is already collecting evidence that can do even more damage to your litigation. Should you fail to act just as quickly in procuring legal help so that an investigation can take place to support your side of the story, then you will be dealing with a deck that is heavily stacked in the favor of the defense. Should you not be able to produce the critical evidence that can offset that of the defense and defeat it, then you will have very little chance of winning your case.

There is yet another tactic that is employed by insurance adjusters; one that is not only aggressive, but also insidious. And it involves the family members of a rider who perishes in a motorcycle accident. Adjusters will often swoop in during the midst of a family’s grief and make an offer that will not come close to sufficiently compensating the family for their immense loss. And these adjusters will do so all in the name of protecting their insurance company’s profits. This settlement offer may seem fair, and will definitely bring in some quick, much-needed cash, but it is actually insulting. And, the settlement offer will be accompanied by a set of forms that the family must sign in order to be eligible for the money. This is a calculated, cost-effective, shrewd move that amounts to nothing more than a low-ball offer. It will bring in some cash, and quickly, but it will be far from equitable. Should you decide to accept that offer, though, you now forfeit the right to ever sue that defendant again and try to get more compensation. By signing those forms, you are signing away whatever rights you may have. And we see this happen on a regular basis. When predator such as an insurance adjuster is able to ensnare a family member in his or her trap, before that victim is able to consult with a reliable and skilled Lubbock motorcycle accident attorney, then that adjuster will more than likely get away with shortchanging the family out of a substantial amount of money. A very substantial amount. If that happens, the insurance company wins and its bottom line is secured. For insurance carriers, this is an incredibly favorable outcome, second only to having the case dismissed entirely.

Why You Must Have the Help of a Lubbock Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If we have not communicated anything else to you in this article, we hope we have at least illuminated the crying need for a skilled and seasoned attorney in the event you or a family member is injured in a motorcycle accident. Basically, it is the only chance you have of seeing justice prevail, and of getting the just restitution you deserve for the suffering you have experienced. But if you still need some convincing, here are just a few of the reasons why you need the help of an experienced law firm such as Grossman Law Offices.

• We have extensive knowledge of vehicle accident laws in Texas, and we have two decades of intensive experience conducting detailed and thorough investigations of all types of accidents, such as motorcycle, automobile and 18-wheeler accidents. Because of this, we know what, and who, to examine in conjunction with all manner of accidents.
  
  
• We can be an incredible help to you as you try to secure restitution for the crushing medical bills you are accumulating. Even when a motorcycle accident seems to be minor, it can still result in significant injuries that necessitate expensive and extensive medical attention.
  
  
• We are not only an effective Texas wrongful death law firm, we have an extensive, proven track record of success. For the last 20 years, the attorneys with Grossman Law Offices have helped families through some of the most difficult times imaginable. In the end, we have helped them achieve justice against the parties that robbed those families of their loved ones due to negligent actions.
  
  
• We also have a great deal of experience handling litigation regarding accidents in Texas that involve drunk drivers. Our attorneys are intimately familiar with dram shop laws, and know how to do the heavy lifting needed to prove that alcohol-serving establishments were responsible for causing drunk driving accidents that injured motorcyclists. We have held several such establishments accountable for their negligence.
  
  
• We are very familiar with the intricacies and complexities that accompany motorcycle accident cases, and we know how to work with them. We know the technical aspects that often surround accidents that occur as a result of malfunctioning mechanical parts. And, if necessary, we can bring in expert witnesses who can provide convincing testimony that can strengthen your case considerably.
  
  
• We know how prevalent stereotypes are in our society against motorcyclists, and how prevalent they will often be among jury members. However, we are extremely adept at collecting convincing evidence that can defeat that bias and make sure that those who are responsible for your accident are held accountable for their actions.
  
  
• We have established a very well earned reputation for winning cases against not only high-powered defense attorneys, but insurance adjusters as well. We have not only faced off against nearly every major insurance provider in the U.S., we have defeated them. They are well aware of our reputation, and will often offer our clients a fair out-of-court settlement offer to keep from having to pay significantly more in a court trial. They would rather make this offer than potentially lose a lot more by taking on our lawyers in a courtroom setting.
  
  
• There is no way we will let an insurance provider prey on your confusion or grief after a motorcycle accident occurs. As soon as you hire us, we shield you from the aggressive tactics that insurance carriers often employ. We deal with the insurance company so you do not have to. As a result, you can turn your energy toward recovering, either emotionally, physically or both, from the motorcycle accident.

Please consider calling us so that we can put our ample knowledge, our proven experience, and our extensive track record of success to use for your benefit so that you can get the fair compensation you deserve for the losses you have experienced. The Lubbock motorcycle attorneys with Grossman Law Offices are standing by to help get you through this incredibly trying time in your life. For a confidential and free consultation regarding the specific details of your case, call us as soon as you possibly can at 1-855-338-0170 (toll free). We will readily answer any kind of question you might have regarding your potential litigation.