Dallas Personal Injury Lawyers / Dallas Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
If you were hurt in a motorcycle crash in Dallas that another driver caused, you can claim compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering, even if you weren’t wearing a helmet. A Dallas motorcycle accident lawyer can push back when the insurer blames you for the crash, which happens more often to riders, and make sure your claim covers the long recovery that motorcycle injuries usually require.
Jim Adler & Associates has represented injured Texans since 1973 and has recovered more than $1 billion for our clients. Our Dallas personal injury lawyers work from our office at 2711 N. Haskell Ave. and serve riders across Dallas–Fort Worth. Your consultation is free, and you pay no fee unless we win.*
The first hours after a crash matter for your health and your claim:
Hurt in a Dallas motorcycle crash? Call Jim Adler & Associates for a free consultation at 1-800-505-1414.
A car turning left across your lane on Northwest Highway and a delivery van drifting into your space on LBJ Freeway are the same driver mistakes that cause car wrecks. The results are rarely the same. In a car, seat belts and airbags spread the force of a crash. On a motorcycle, your body absorbs most of it.
That means longer hospital stays, more surgeries, and a recovery that can affect your work for months or years. It also means a harder claim, for two reasons.
Many adjusters assume the rider was speeding, weaving, or showing off. They may claim the rider was hard to see, or focus on whether you wore a helmet. Jurors can bring the same assumptions into a courtroom, and the driver’s version of events often gets the benefit of the doubt. Evidence collected early (video, the crash report, witness statements, and damage to your bike) is how you counter that.
Serious injuries lead to long, expensive treatment. A crushed ankle may need a second surgery to remove hardware a year later. Deep road rash can mean skin grafts and scar revision. A head injury can change how you work, sleep, and communicate with your family. Each of these costs belongs in your claim, including the ones that haven’t happened yet.
In 2025, Texas recorded nearly 9,000 motorcycle crashes, and 557 riders were killed, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Dallas County has also had the highest rate of fatal crashes and DWI fatalities among the largest Texas counties since 2018, according to the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.
Riders face the most danger where traffic is heavy and lanes merge quickly:
No. Texas law doesn’t allow riding between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, and it also prohibits filtering between stopped cars at a red light. The same law gives a motorcycle the right to the full use of a lane, so drivers can’t crowd you out of it.
Lane splitting at the time of a crash doesn’t automatically end your claim. If a driver changed lanes into you without signaling or looking, a jury could still find the driver mostly at fault. Your share of the blame would reduce your award, as explained below.
Under Texas Transportation Code § 661.003, riders and passengers under 21 must wear a helmet. Riders 21 and older can ride without one if they have either:
It can, but not automatically. An insurer may argue a helmet would have made a head injury less severe, but it needs medical evidence to prove that, and it has no bearing on injuries to your legs, back, or other parts of your body.
Fault is decided under Texas’s modified comparative fault rule:
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Two Texas rules affect how much of a settlement reaches you, and most riders don’t know about either:
Your lawyer should account for both before you accept any offer, and can often negotiate liens down.
The at-fault driver’s insurer usually pays as part of a settlement, but that can take months. In the meantime:
Don’t delay treatment because of cost. Gaps in care hurt your recovery, and insurers use them to argue you weren’t badly hurt.
Texas requires drivers to carry only $30,000 per person in injury coverage, which a serious motorcycle injury can quickly exceed. Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can make up the difference, and it can also apply in a hit-and-run. Learn more about what to do if the at-fault driver has no insurance.
After a crash, the insurer starts building its version of events within days. Hiring a lawyer early means your version gets built just as fast, while you focus on recovering.
We handle all communication with the adjusters and check every policy that may apply, including your own UM/UIM coverage and any employer’s policy if the driver was working. If you were hit by an 18-wheeler or other large truck, see our Dallas truck accident lawyers.
Once we understand your long-term treatment needs, we send a demand backed by your medical records. If the insurer won’t make a fair offer, we’re prepared to file suit and take your case to trial.
When a rider is killed, the family may have a wrongful death claim.
There’s no set amount, and results vary widely from case to case. Value depends on:
A lawyer can identify losses that are easy to miss, such as a future surgery, lost earning capacity, or a second liable party with its own insurance.
Want to know what your claim could be worth? Book a free consultation.
Our Dallas office is at 2711 N. Haskell Ave., Suite 2500, just off US-75 (Central Expressway). You can meet with us in person, or we can start your case by phone. We represent riders across Dallas County and the rest of Dallas–Fort Worth, including Irving, Garland, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, Richardson, Plano, and Arlington. Learn more about motorcycle accident claims across Texas.
If you were hurt, a lawyer can push back when the insurer blames you, preserve evidence like video and your bike, and make sure your claim covers future treatment. Riders are often blamed by default, so early help matters more than in most car crashes.
No. Texas law doesn’t allow riding between lanes of traffic or filtering between stopped cars. Lane splitting doesn’t automatically bar a claim, but it can reduce your compensation if you’re found partly at fault.
Yes. Riders 21 and older can legally ride without a helmet if they’ve completed an approved safety course or carry at least $10,000 in qualifying health coverage. An insurer may argue a helmet would have reduced a head injury, but it has to prove that with medical evidence.
Under Texas law, you can still recover if you’re 50% or less at fault, but your award is reduced by your share. If you’re found more than 50% at fault, you can’t recover.
No. Drivers have a duty to look for motorcycles before turning or changing lanes. “I didn’t see the motorcycle” is often an admission that the driver wasn’t paying attention.
PIP or MedPay on your motorcycle policy can pay early bills regardless of fault, and health insurance may also pay. The at-fault driver’s insurer typically pays as part of a settlement. If you don’t have insurance, a letter of protection may let you get treatment now.
Your uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can pay for your losses up to your policy limits, including in many hit-and-run crashes. Texas insurers must offer it, and it’s part of your policy unless you rejected it in writing.
Usually two years from the date of the crash under Texas’s statute of limitations. Claims against a government entity, such as the City of Dallas, require written notice much sooner.
Many cases settle within a few months after medical treatment ends. Cases with serious injuries or disputed fault can take a year or longer, especially if a lawsuit is filed. We don’t recommend settling until your doctors understand your long-term needs.
Our consultation is free, and we work on a contingency fee, so you pay no fee unless we recover money for you. Learn more about how injury lawyer fees work.*
A motorcycle crash can change your health, your work, and your family’s routine in seconds. You need a legal team that pushes back on the assumptions insurers make about riders and builds a claim that covers the care and income you’ll need in the years ahead.
Our team will review your case for free, in English or Spanish, at our office on N. Haskell Ave. or over the phone. We also handle car accidents, truck crashes, and other cases through our Dallas personal injury lawyers.
Hurt in an accident? Tell us what happened. We’ll give you straight answers — fast, free, and with no strings attached.*
