Victoria Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

The highways and farm roads around Victoria experience heavy truck traffic and commuter congestion, putting motorcyclists at constant risk of injury. When negligent drivers fail to check their blind spots on US-59 or turn left across Loop 463 without looking, riders pay the price with broken bones, head trauma, and months of recovery.

DeHoyos Accident Attorneys knows the challenges injured motorcyclists face in Victoria County. Insurance adjusters often blame riders regardless of the facts, and the medical bills from even a minor motorcycle crash can overwhelm your finances. We investigate crashes thoroughly, preserve critical evidence, and fight insurance company bias to get you full compensation.

Ryan DeHoyos provides experienced, client-focused representation for your motorcycle accident claim. We handle all insurance negotiations while you focus on healing, and we advance all case costs so you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Hurt in a Motorcycle Crash in Victoria? Get Help Now

A motorcycle accident can change your life in a matter of seconds, leaving you with a future that seems impossible. 

You’re not just dealing with a few bruises; you’re facing substantial medical bills that can easily reach $100,000, the loss of your wages for months or even years, and constant pain that makes everything in your life different. 

It is impossible to measure how much being seriously hurt and unable to ride or live affects your mental health.

At DeHoyos Accident Attorneys, we know how much a motorcycle crash really costs, and we want to help injured riders in Victoria get the money they need to start over. 

We know that insurance companies often try to put 50% or more of the blame on the rider to lower your settlement. We strongly oppose these unfair tactics and ensure that your voice is heard and your financial future is secure.

Why Hire a Victoria Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Insurance companies have one goal after your crash: pay you as little as possible. They use trained adjusters who know precisely what to say to get you to accept a lowball offer that won’t cover your future needs.

A skilled motorcycle accident lawyer protects you from these tactics. We handle all communication with insurance companies so they can’t trick you into saying something that hurts your case.

Here’s what we do for you:

Medical bills covered: 

We demand payment for all your treatment, from emergency surgery to months of physical therapy

Lost wages recovered: 

You get compensated for missed work and reduced earning ability

Bike repairs handled: 

We make sure your motorcycle gets fixed right or you receive full replacement value

Pain compensation: 

We fight for money to cover your physical suffering and emotional trauma

Why Choose DeHoyos Accident Attorneys for Your Motorcycle Case

Ryan DeHoyos represents individuals who have been injured in Texas courts. Super Lawyers recognized him as a “Rising Star” for his dedication to clients like you.

Our track record speaks for itself: we have extensive experience representing injured motorcyclists. We understand the unique challenges motorcyclists face in legal claims, and we know how to win.

Unlike big law firms that treat you like a number, we give every client personal attention. You’ll have direct access to your attorney throughout your case.

Call us for a free consultation with a Victoria motorcycle accident attorney.

What Texas Laws Affect Your Motorcycle Claim

Texas is an at-fault state. This means that whoever caused your accident will pay for the damages. The at-fault driver’s insurance company must cover your medical bills, lost wages, and other losses.

Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover money even if you were partly to blame for the crash, as long as you weren’t more than 50% at fault. If you were 20% responsible, your settlement would be reduced by 20%.

You have exactly two years from your accident date to file a lawsuit in Texas. Miss this deadline, and you lose your right to compensation forever. This is why you need to act fast.

Texas helmet laws are complex. Riders 21 and older can legally ride without a helmet if they have proper insurance coverage or have completed a safety course. Insurance companies can’t usually use your helmet choice against you.

What Compensation Can You Recover After a Motorcycle Wreck

Motorcycle accidents often cause severe injuries that require expensive, long-term treatment. You deserve compensation for every loss you’ve suffered because of someone else’s negligence.

Compensation falls into two main categories: economic damages for your financial losses and non-economic damages for your personal suffering.

Economic Damages (Financial Losses)

Economic damages cover all measurable financial losses that can be proven with bills and documentation.

Medical Expenses

This category is comprehensive, covering all medical costs related to your recovery.

Past and Future Treatment

This includes all medical expenses, from immediate emergency care and hospital stays to long-term rehabilitation, medication, physical therapy, and necessary future treatments.

Lost Income and Earnings

You are compensated for the income you lose now and the income you will lose in the future.

Lost Wages and Benefits

This covers lost income for the period you were unable to work while recovering. It also includes compensation for reduced earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to your old job or earning the same salary.

Property Losses

Compensation is provided for the physical items damaged in the crash.

Motorcycle and Gear Damage

This covers the cost for motorcycle repair or replacement. It also includes property damage to your protective gear, helmet, electronics, and any other personal belongings destroyed in the wreck.

Non-Economic Damages (Personal Suffering)

Non-economic damages compensate you for the intangible, subjective losses that significantly impact your quality of life.

Pain and Emotional Trauma

This addresses the physical and psychological toll the accident has taken.

Physical Pain and Discomfort

This covers the ongoing physical pain, soreness, and discomfort from your injuries, surgeries, and recovery process.

Emotional Distress and Anguish

You are compensated for the emotional distress, anxiety, fear, and mental anguish caused by the accident and the resulting changes in your life.

Permanent Life Impact

These damages cover irreversible changes to your well-being and appearance.

Loss of Enjoyment and Activities

Compensation is provided for the loss of enjoyment in hobbies, sports, and daily activities you used to love but can no longer participate in.

Scarring and Relationships

This also includes compensation for permanent scarring or disfigurement and the impact on your relationships with family and spouse.

Punitive Damages

In rare cases involving extremely reckless or malicious behavior by the at-fault party, you might also recover punitive damages. These damages are designed not to compensate you, but to punish the at-fault party and deter similar conduct in the future.

Who Pays for Medical Bills and Bike Damage After a Crash

The at-fault driver’s liability insurance typically pays all your expenses. Texas requires drivers to carry minimum coverage of $30,000 per person for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage.

Suppose the other driver was uninsured or fled the scene, your own Uninsured Motorist coverage steps in. This coverage is optional in Texas, but it’s your only protection against hit-and-run drivers.

While your case is pending, your health insurance or motorcycle policy’s medical payments coverage can pay immediate bills. These payments get reimbursed from your final settlement through a process called subrogation.

Personal Injury Protection coverage, if you have it, pays medical bills and a portion of lost wages regardless of who caused the crash.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes in Victoria

Victoria’s roads, including busy highways such as US-59 and US-77, experience frequent motorcycle accidents. Most crashes happen because car drivers fail to watch for riders or respect their right to the road.

Distracted Drivers

Texting, phone calls, and other distractions cause drivers to miss seeing motorcycles entirely. These “I never saw him” crashes are among the most common and deadly accidents riders face.

Left-Turn Collisions

Cars turning left across traffic create the most dangerous situation for motorcyclists. Drivers often misjudge a bike’s speed or distance, turning directly into the path of the rider.

Speeding

Excessive speed gives drivers less time to react and increases the severity of crashes. When a speeding car hits a motorcycle, the results are usually catastrophic.

Drunk Driving

Intoxicated drivers have impaired judgment, slower reflexes, and reduced coordination. DUI crashes may allow you to recover punitive damages on top of regular compensation.

Unsafe Lane Changes

Drivers who change lanes without checking blind spots or signaling properly often sideswipe motorcycles or force them off the road.

Road Hazards

Potholes, loose gravel, and debris that barely affect cars can cause motorcycles to lose control and crash.

Common Motorcycle Injuries We See

Motorcycles offer no protection in the event of a crash. Even minor accidents can cause serious injuries that require surgery, rehabilitation, and months of recovery time.

Injury Type	Treatment Needed	Recovery Time
Road rash	Wound cleaning, skin grafts	2-6 months
Broken bones	Surgery, casting, physical therapy	3-12 months
Head injuries	Hospital care, cognitive therapy	6+ months
Spinal injuries	Surgery, long-term rehabilitation	Often permanent

Brain injuries are severe because they can cause lasting problems with memory, concentration, and personality changes. Spinal cord damage can result in partial or complete paralysis that affects you for life.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Victoria

Your actions immediately after a crash can make or break your legal claim. Even if you’re hurt, try to take these crucial steps to protect your rights.

Call 911 and Get Medical Care

Your health comes first. Call for emergency help even if you think you’re okay. Adrenaline masks pain and serious injuries like internal bleeding or concussion symptoms.

Emergency responders will also create an official accident report that becomes crucial evidence for your claim.

Preserve Evidence and Exchange Information

If you’re able to move safely, take photos of everything: your bike, the other vehicle, the accident scene, and your injuries. Get the other driver’s name, insurance information, and license plate number.

Ask witnesses for their contact information. Their statements can be vital if the other driver later claims they did not cause the accident.

Avoid Recorded Statements and Quick Settlement Offers

Never give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company. They’ll use your words against you later to reduce or deny your claim.

Don’t accept any settlement offer without talking to a lawyer first. Insurance companies often make quick, low offers, hoping you’ll take the money before you understand the full extent of your injuries.

Call DeHoyos for a Free Consultation

Contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney immediately. We can begin investigating your case immediately and handle all communications with insurance companies on your behalf.

Injured in a Victoria motorcycle crash? Call (832) 743-2104 now for free legal help.

How We Build and Prove Your Motorcycle Accident Case

We conduct thorough investigations to uncover every piece of evidence that supports your claim. Our team collaborates with accident reconstruction experts who can demonstrate precisely how the other driver’s negligence contributed to your injuries.

Evidence We Secure: Video, Black Boxes, and Expert Testimony

Time is critical because the necessary evidence disappears quickly. We immediately work to preserve:

Digital and Volatile Evidence

We prioritize securing electronic and time-sensitive records that reveal exactly what happened in the moments leading up to the crash.

Video and Electronic Data

This includes ensuring that footage from traffic cameras and business surveillance cameras is secure before it is deleted or overwritten, which often occurs within a few days.

We also attempt to retrieve the other car’s event data recorder, often referred to as a “black box.” This displays essential information, such as speed and braking patterns.

We also obtain cell phone records that can be used to show that the other driver was texting or making a call when the crash occurred.

Official Records and Recordings

Our team moves quickly to obtain official governmental documentation, including 911 recordings of the initial calls reporting the accident and any available police body camera video from the responding officers.

Human and Expert Testimony

Witness testimony and specialized knowledge are essential to building a strong, unshakeable case.

Witness Statements

We immediately interview and record detailed witness statements while their memories remain fresh and accurate, ensuring their version of events is preserved before details fade.

Expert Testimony

We retain expert testimony from specialized professionals, including accident reconstruction specialists who can visually demonstrate how the crash occurred, and medical professionals who can clearly explain the severity and future impact of your injuries.

This evidence helps us build an unshakeable case that forces insurance companies to offer fair settlements.

What if You Were Partly at Fault or Not Wearing a Helmet

Don’t assume you can’t recover compensation if you think you might share some blame for the accident. Texas law allows you to collect damages as long as you were less than 51% at fault.

Even if you were speeding or made a minor traffic violation, you can still win your case if the other driver’s negligence was the primary cause of the crash.

Texas law also protects riders who choose not to wear helmets. Insurance companies generally can’t use your helmet decision to reduce your compensation, especially if you were legally allowed to ride without one.

Timeline From Claim to Settlement or Trial

Many motorcycle accident cases are resolved after you reach maximum medical improvement.

Several factors can affect your case timeline:

Injury severity: 

More serious injuries require longer treatment and evaluation

Liability disputes: 

If the other driver denies fault, the investigation takes more time

Insurance limits: 

Cases involving multiple policies or inadequate coverage are more complex

Settlement negotiations: 

We won’t rush to accept unfair offers

We’re skilled negotiators who push for quick, fair resolutions. However, we’re always prepared to take your case to trial if that’s what it takes to get you justice.

How We Deal With Insurance Tactics and Rider Bias

Insurance companies and juries sometimes hold unfair prejudices against motorcyclists. They assume riders are reckless risk-takers who cause their own accidents.

We fight these biases with facts and evidence. Common insurance arguments we defeat include:

“Motorcycles are dangerous”: 

We prove the car driver’s specific negligent action caused the crash, not the nature of motorcycling

“The rider was speeding.”: 

We use accident reconstruction to show the actual cause, even if minor violations occurred

“No helmet equals fault”: 

We use Texas law to block attempts to blame you based on safety gear choices

Our experience with motorcycle cases means we are familiar with every tactic insurance companies employ, and we’re prepared for all of them.

How Much Does a Victoria Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Cost

We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we win your case and recover money for you.

We also advance all costs needed to investigate and pursue your claim. This includes expert witness fees, medical record costs, and expenses related to accident reconstruction. You pay nothing out of pocket to get started.

This arrangement aligns our interests with yours. We only get paid when you get paid, so we’re motivated to deliver the best possible result for you.

Call Victoria motorcycle accident lawyer Ryan DeHoyos to get a free case review today.

Ready to Talk With a Victoria Motorcycle Accident Attorney?

Get legal help right away. Texas law says you have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit, and evidence disappears and witnesses forget details.

If you’re unable to come to our office due to your injuries, we’ll visit you at your home or hospital room. We serve all of Victoria County and its surrounding areas.

The insurance company has lawyers who are already working against you. You need a lawyer who has experience and knows how to protect your rights and your future.

Don’t wait any longer and call or contact us online right away.

Victoria Motorcycle Accident Lawyer FAQ

Can I still win my case if I wasn’t wearing a helmet at the time of the crash?

Yes, Texas law generally prevents insurance companies from using your helmet choice to reduce your compensation. Riders 21 and older aren’t required to wear helmets if they meet specific insurance or training requirements.

How can I recover compensation in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident?

You can file a claim under your own Uninsured Motorist coverage if you’re the victim of a hit-and-run. You must report the accident to the police immediately and cooperate fully with the investigation.

What insurance coverages help motorcycle riders after accidents?

UM/UIM coverage protects you when the at-fault driver has no insurance or insufficient coverage. PIP and MedPay coverages pay your immediate medical bills regardless of who caused the crash.

Who covers my medical bills while my case is still pending?

Your health insurance or motorcycle policy’s medical payments coverage typically pays initial bills. These payments get reimbursed from your settlement through a legal process called subrogation.

Will you handle the storage fees for my totaled motorcycle?

Yes, we cover all crash-related expenses, including the full value of your bike, towing costs, storage fees, and rental transportation, as part of your property damage claim.

How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident lawsuit in the state of Texas?

You have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, you should contact an attorney immediately because crucial evidence can be lost within days or weeks.

How long do most Victoria motorcycle accident cases take to resolve?

Many cases settle before trial, though serious injuries or disputes over liability can prolong the process. We work to resolve your case as quickly as possible while ensuring that you receive maximum compensation.