If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident in Texas, you may be wondering who is liable for the damages and what your legal options are. Knowing who is at fault and how to navigate the legal system can help ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve. Here’s what you need to know about understanding motorcycle accident liability in Texas. 

How Fault is Determined in Motorcycle Accidents



In any personal injury case, fault must be determined before compensation can be awarded. In most cases, this means determining which parties were negligent—or failed to use reasonable care—which led to the accident. In some cases, negligence may not be an issue; for instance, if an object falls off of a truck and injures a motorcyclist on the highway. In other cases, both parties may share partially responsibility for an accident; this is known as comparative fault. 

Who is Liable?

When it comes to motorcycle accidents in Texas, liability will depend on the specific circumstances of each case. Generally speaking, any responsible parties—such as individuals or entities—may be held liable for damages caused by their negligence or recklessness. This includes drivers of other vehicles involved in the accident, property owners whose negligence contributed to an accident (such as those whose poorly maintained roads caused an accident), and even government entities like state transportation departments if their negligence contributed to an injury or fatality. 

How Compensation is Calculated

If liability has been established in a motorcycle accident case and one party is found at fault for another’s injuries or losses, then compensation may be awarded accordingly. The amount of compensation awarded will depend on several factors such as medical bills associated with the injury, lost wages due to time missed from work while recovering from the injury, pain and suffering experienced by the victim due to their injuries and more. In some cases punitive damages may also be awarded if gross negligence was proven on behalf of another party involved in the incident.  

At The Alexander Firm we can assist victims of motorcycle accidents get compensation for their injuries through our skilled team of attorneys that specialize in personal injury law matters across Houston and surrounding areas. Our team understands how complex these matters can become so we strive hard to hold negligent parties accountable and make sure victims have access to justice they rightfully deserve under Texas laws while providing them with emotional support they need during difficult times like these. Reach out today so we can provide you with a free evaluation!