Motorcycle Accident Attorneys in Odessa, TX

Why Choose Kemmy Law Firm?

When you are injured in a motorcycle accident in Odessa, Texas, you have a number of personal injury law firms to choose from. However, not all personal injury firms are alike in experience, skills, resources, and outcomes.

Kemmy Law Firm is family-owned and -operated. We others with compassion and respect, and we extend those values to our clients. When you walk in our doors, you are family.

When fighting for your motorcycle injury compensation, you need an accident lawyer with genuine trial experience. Our family of trial lawyers has more than 50 years of litigation experience. Over the decades, it has become clear what is truly at stake for motorcycle accident victims: their future stability and comfort.

We know what you are facing and what you need to get through this process. Kemmy Law Firm has the knowledge, experience, and resources to go up against the big insurance companies. When it comes to negotiations, we are vigorous and assertive in pushing for the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Just as important as our capabilities, we have a deep desire to set things right when someone has been wronged. It is this desire that drives us to consistently offer high-quality services over quantity. We limit our caseload so that you and your family can be confident your case receives the attention it deserves.

Types of Odessa Motorcycle Accidents We Handle

Our firm has the experience and resources to handle any kind of personal injury case that happens on our roadways, including crashes involving motorcycles. We understand that motorcycle crashes are often serious, and victims suffer moderate to life-threatening injuries. Whatever your circumstances, do not hesitate to reach out

Types of motorcycle accidents we can address include:

• Accidents with cars and trucks
• Rear-end collisions with cars and trucks
• Sideswipes with cars and trucks
• Head-on collisions with cars and trucks
• Distracted motorist accidents
• Impaired motorist accidents
• Teen and inexperienced driver accidents
• Motorists opening doors in motorcyclist’s path
• Left-turn accidents with cars and trucks
• Right-turn accidents with cars and trucks
• Road hazard accidents
• Defective and dangerous road accidents
• Lane splitting accidents

Every motorcycle accident is unique. How we establish liability in one case will not be the same as how we establish liability in another. For example, proving a teen driver was distracted requires a different approach than proving a motorist was inebriated. Our motorcycle injury lawyers understand the nuances involved in motorcycle crashes and address those differences appropriately.

Common Injuries in Motorcycle Crashes

After a motorcycle crash in Odessa, a physician may diagnose you with:

• Bone fractures
• Soft tissue injuries
• Severe lacerations
• Facial and dental injuries
• Eye injuries
• Concussion or traumatic brain injury
• Neck or back injuries, including herniated discs
• Spinal cord injuries
• Nerve damage
• Paralysis
• Road rash
• Crush injuries
• Amputation
• Internal organ damage

It is essential you receive excellent medical care after a crash. There is no way to tell how severe your motorcycle injuries are until a physician examines you.

Going to the emergency room or seeing a trusted physician as soon as possible is important to your claim. You want to begin documenting your injuries and the cost of medical care right away.

We recommend you take pictures of your injuries immediately following the crash and every day after to create evidence of your treatment and healing. Also, keep a daily journal. Make a note about how you feel mentally and physically each day. All of this can help us establish the true value of your injuries.

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

There are few things in life more difficult than dealing with the grief of losing someone you love, especially when that loss comes unexpectedly. This grief is also made more difficult when we are left with questions about who was responsible for the loss. If a loved one has passed away after being injured in a motorcycle accident and you have questions, call us. We can answer your questions and guide you through this difficult period.

Determining Liability in an Odessa Motorcycle Accident

One of the most critical steps in the motorcycle accident claims process is identifying who is responsible for your injuries. This requires determining who was directly at fault for the crash. In many cases, this is a negligent motorist.

Evaluating fault requires us to collect and analyze a wide range of evidence, including:

• Any police and accident reports;
• Eyewitness statements;
• Photos of the crash aftermath;
• Video footage of the crash or the parties’ driving leading up to the collision;
• The other motorist’s driving record;
• Evaluations of the physical evidence; and
• Expert opinions, including engineers and accident reconstructionists.

The next step is identifying who is liable for compensating you. This may or may not be the same party directly at fault for the collision. Liability may rest on the negligent motorist’s employer’s shoulders or with the owner of the vehicle.

Once we know who is liable for your injuries, our job is to build the strongest case possible. This involves anticipating the other party’s defenses. Many drivers will deny liability for motorcycle accidents. They will claim you were also responsible for the crash. Some drivers will go so far as to blame the collision on you entirely. By gathering all the evidence available and working with experts, we will fight back against denials of liability.

Compensation for Motorcycle Accidents in Texas

To gain a fair motorcycle accident settlement, you must be aware of the damages the law entitles you to and the value of those damages.

Personal injury damages include:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost income
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Physical limitation
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Reduced earning potential
• Reduced quality of life

You are not automatically entitled to a certain amount. We must take steps to prove your damages in court or to the insurance company.

To prove your economic damages, we will use medical bills, receipts, pay stubs, tax returns, and other documentation. Personal injury damages can be difficult to evaluate. You are not automatically entitled to a certain amount, so we must take steps to prove your damages in court or to the insurance company.

How Do You File a Motorcycle Accident Claim in Texas?

Motorcycle crash claims are typically based on negligence, which is a breach of duty that causes another person harm. Drivers are required to maintain the duty of ordinary care, which means they must act as reasonably prudent people would under the same or similar circumstances. When a driver fails to act as a reasonably prudent person and causes a crash, they are negligent.

Kemmy Law Firm will guide you through the steps of a motorcycle accident claim, including:

• Obtaining medical care, including any necessary specialists.
• Gathering and analyzing evidence.
• Identifying the at-fault and liable party or parties.
• Collecting evidence of your physical, emotional, and financial injuries.
• Calculating the value of your damages.
• Beginning the claims process with the insurance company.
• Filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
• Acquiring additional evidence through the discovery process.
• Beginning settlement negotiations with the insurer.
• Resolving your case or going to trial.

Our attorneys at Kemmy Law Firm have a deep understanding of Texas’ personal injury and wrongful death law. We know the type, amount, and strength of the evidence you need to establish your case and obtain compensation.

We also know what is necessary to obtain the full value of your claim. We are aggressive negotiators, and we will never recommend you settle for less than you deserve. If an insurer refuses to settle the case for an appropriate amount, we are not afraid to take your case to trial.

Texas Motorcycle Accident Laws

Every state has its own laws regarding motorcycles, which may be relevant to your case:

• Equipment: All motorcycles must have certain parts and equipment, including steering, wheels, wheel assembly, brakes, exhaust, headlamp, tail lamp, stop lamp, license plate lamp, rear red reflector, vehicle identification number, horn, and mirror.
• Licensing: All riders must have a valid Class M license.
• Registration: All motorcycles and mopeds must be registered through the County Tax Assessor-Collector in your county. You must keep the registration visible on your license plate.
• Annual Inspections: All motorcycles must pass a yearly inspection, and the certificate of completion must be placed near the rear license plate.
• Insurance: Motorcyclists must carry auto insurance.
• Helmets: All riders under the age of 21 years must wear a helmet. Riders over 21 years can go without a helmet if they have a certain amount of insurance coverage or pass an approved motorcycle training course.
• Passengers: Motorcycle passengers in Texas must be over five years old, and all passengers between 5 and 21 years old must wear helmets. The motorcycle must have the proper seating for a passenger.
• Lane Splitting: Texas does not explicitly prohibit lane splitting.

We Take Odessa Motorcycle Accident Cases to Trial and Win

A majority of motorcycle accident claims settle. However, that does not mean you should ignore litigation. Trial preparations are an essential step in the claim process. Without taking full advantage of the discovery process during litigation, you may not have the information you need to strengthen your case. You may miss a piece of crucial evidence that could lead to a higher settlement.

This is why it is essential to work with an experienced litigator. We may believe it is possible to obtain a fair settlement, even though an insurance company is bound to offer less than your case is worth initially. By pursuing a thorough investigation and utilizing discovery, our Odessa injury attorneys will have the evidence and leverage we need to demand more. Our priority is to win the compensation you need in the long run.

If an insurer refuses to be reasonable and settle for a fair amount, we are not afraid to take your case to trial. Our motorcycle accident attorneys have decades of litigation experience and an impressive record of obtaining court awards in our clients’ favor.

We have won more than $50 million in settlements and verdicts in the past two years.