Insurance companies often act like UM/UIM coverage only applies if you were inside the insured vehicle. This post explains why UM/UIM coverage in Texas may follow the person instead, and why ATV and four-wheeler cases often turn into fights over policy language.
Some motorcycle wrecks involve more than ordinary negligence. This post explains when punitive damages may apply in Texas motorcycle accident cases and why reckless drivers can face more than just compensation claims.
When a careless driver does not have enough insurance, UM/UIM coverage may be the most dependable path to recovery for an injured rider. This post explains why these first-party claims are often stronger than ordinary third-party injury claims in Texas.
Lane splitting and lane filtering are illegal in Texas. Learn what House Bill 4122 changed and how breaking the rule can affect a motorcycle crash claim
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury you will know it. If you are thinking about a lawsuit, ask yourself. Do I know it? Is my loved one’s brain malfunctioning? Others may not notice? As a loved one, a wife, a mother, a best friend, a brother, or coworker. You…
This is another article in our series on UIM/UM Insurance. UM/UIM Insurance: A Rider’s Guide to Real Protection Today we present Cody Huggins, a cool friend and avid rider who deals all the time with UM/UIM insurance that pays for your injuries when the other rider is either not identified (people hit and people run)…
A crash with an uninsured or hit-and-run driver can leave injured riders facing medical bills, lost income, and an uphill fight with their own insurance company. This post explains how uninsured motorist claims work for motorcycle injuries in Texas, why insurers often push back, and how legal help can protect your recovery.
A motorcycle wobble can come out of nowhere and turn into a crash in seconds. This post explains what riders should do when a bike starts to go unstable, what causes wobbles and weaves, and why panic braking can make things worse.
If you are injured on a motorcycle not wearing a helmet, you need a lawyer familiar with the Insurance Defense Industry. Insurance companies love to dodge full responsibility by claiming the injured rider was somehow “negligent” for both riding a motorcycle and, Lord help us jurors, riding without a helmet! In broad daylight! THAT IS…
“Lay Low. Then Hit High.” Morisak is always quick with a hand shake. Buy a round. He watches. Houston Motorcycle Accident Lawyer — Not Loud, Just Right Morisak has known Johnny for more than 20+ years and he knows that when Johnny wants an answer he gets an answer. Crash. Pain. Confusion. You’re gonna want…
Riders invest a lot of time thinking and talking about helmets, road hazards, distracted drivers, and whether the car next to them even sees them. Motorcycle Man wants riders to ask what happens after the crash if the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough insurance or no known identity. That is where UM/UIM…
Kris Lives On With Us. R.I.P. Kris loved the game. Kris hated the games. Big difference. Kris couldn’t stand insurance companies. “They smile… then they stall.” That was his line. Still is. Why Kris Said Motorcycle Man Kris didn’t hype people. Especially not when it came to a motorcycle wreck lawyer in Houston. He’d look…
Some people see apehangers and think one thing: Outlaw biker bars. Tall handlebars. Arms in the air. Wind in the chest. But the truth is a little more complicated. For a lot of riders, apehangers aren’t about looking tough. They’re about comfort. And comfort matters when you’re riding hundreds of miles across Texas asphalt. Because…
Kris Didn’t Like That Search Kris used to laugh at this: “Best lawyer near me.” “If you typing that… you already in trouble.” Because now you guessing. “Near Me” Ain’t Location “Near me means trust.” It means someone who understands: Motorcycle injuries Rider bias Real recovery Not just some lawyer close by. Kris Said It…
Why Riders Hang Them — And What They’re Supposed to Protect If you ride long enough, you’ll notice something hanging from the lowest part of a lot of motorcycles. A small bell. Usually chrome or brass. Sometimes engraved with skulls, wings, crosses, or the number 13. That’s a Guardian Bell. Some riders call them Gremlin…
Most riders spend a lot of time thinking about helmets, road hazards, distracted drivers, and whether the person next to them even sees them. What many riders do not think about is what happens after the crash if the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough insurance to cover the damage they caused. That…
Motorcycle Man believes a safety course should be required of all riders, but certainly those without helmets. But Deano is right. This is America not Norway, Johnny! In Texas, the requirement to wear a helmet depends on your age and certain safety or insurance milestones. If you are under 21, there are no exceptions; you…
Motorcycle Wreck Attorney Sweet Lou says to you, “Wrecked Bike. Wrecked Life. Time to Call Motorcycle Man. Seriously.” I was somewhere in my sixties lookin like I was somewhere in my forties. Clothes. Girls. Man I worked for John O’Quinn. You ever heard of John O’Quinn? Nah?! Really? Let me be real with you. John…
Hit-and-Run Every F*N Day Hit-and-run crashes are a horrible and horribly common reality in Houston. Deano and Motorcycle Man are regularly tracking down missing police reports, trying to find video from traffic cameras, accessing the Texas state crash database. Why? The rider has no idea. Zero clue. Absolutely no idea who hurt him. Maybe a…
In An Anatomy of Pain, Dr. Abdul-Mahy Lalkhen, a specialist in pain medicine, breaks down the complex science of why we hurt. For someone in your position, the book offers a shift in perspective: pain is not always a direct measure of tissue damage; it is a protective output of the brain. Here is a…
Step One: Don’t Let the Quick Sand Take You DOWN DOWN DOWN! Call for support immediately after the crash. Dean is a real motorcycle survivor and he is ready to answer your questions. Then get Motorcycle Man on the line. Then take them to Court with the Best! (832) 444-6085 Call now! Call Deano! Not…
UIM Insurance! UIM Insurance! Before We Say Anything About Motorcycle Accidents and the Serious Motorcycle Accident Injuries That Happen If you are injured your insurance will only help you if you have “Underinsured” or “Uninsured” Motorist Insurance (UIM). You can’t say you don’t know about it because you signed a document under Texas law declining…
UIM Insurance! UIM Insurance! Before We Say Anything About Motorcycle Accidents and the Serious Motorcycle Accident Injuries That Happen If you are injured your insurance will only help you if you have “Underinsured” or “Uninsured” Motorist Insurance (UMI). You can’t say you don’t know about it because you signed a document under Texas law declining…
Deano has a train horn on his bike. No kidding. Obnoxiously loud. “That thing will scare the sH!t out of anybody, I’m telling you.” Motorcycles are smaller, faster, and easier to overlook than passenger vehicles—especially in Houston traffic. One of the simplest tools a rider has to compensate for that “egg shell” disadvantage is the…
Everybody knows that this lack of visibility contributes to motorcycle accidents and is no fault of the biker. BUT do you know about the KILLER ILLUSION? Motorcycle Man does. Bottom Line Up Front: Here is what we recommend: SIDE LIGHTS on the FRONT of your bike (Total 3 Headlights). Invest in a rear taillight from…
So When Is Loud “Too Loud”? The “Loud Pipes Save Lives” theory argues that auditory conspicuity compensates for a motorcycle’s smaller visual profile. However, safety experts and physicists point to two major flaws in this logic: Physics of Sound Directionality: Exhaust pipes point backward. At cruising speeds, a motorcycle is literally leaving its sound behind.…
Shut up! Shut up! Quiet. Quiet. Listen. Call Deano at Motorcycle Man: (832) 444-6065. Call him now. Step One: Call Motorcycle Man! Now! Motorcycle accidents often cause traumatic injuries. Some that will ache forever, are not immediately obvious. Adrenaline can mask pain, and serious conditions such as internal bleeding, concussions, and spinal injuries may take…
What the H*CK!? Three things to remember after a motorcycle accident. Shut up! Shut up! Shut up babe! Quiet. Listen. Call Deano at Motorcycle Man: (832) 444-6065 That’s more than three things to remember. We are here for you. Step One: Call Motorcycle Man! Now! Motorcycle accidents often cause traumatic injuries. Some that will ache…
If you suffer a traumatic motorcycle injury after a motorcycle accident, the first thing you see on the Internet and Facebook is lawyers. What a bunch of clowns. Right? Sadly you scroll on. We need somebody to represent us. You found us brother. Or sister. We are hear to listen. We are here to maximize…
Braking is key to avoiding motorcycle accidents and traumatic motorcycle injury. A motorcycle accident can occur when some asshole pulls out in front of you and you are not sure how to stop the right way—panicked when you saw the disaster in front of you and pushed too much pressure on the back break. Most…
“I remember the night” is not how you want to be hearing yourself talk the next life. You are the most effective form of crash protection. No helmet or piece of gear can eliminate all those assholes and losers and lunatics who DON’T GIVE A SH*T ABOUT BIKERS or anyone else really. But here are…
Motorcycle Man’s Mantra: Good Experience Comes from Bad Judgment. In many cases, rider experience, training, and decision-making played a major role in avoiding a motorcycle accident and a traumatic motorcycle injury. But sometimes the only reason that rider avoided a motorcycle accident was that same rider had been through that same situation before, maybe multiple…
Many roads are built with cars and trucks in mind, not motorcycles. As a result, features that seem harmless to drivers can contribute to a serious motorcycle accident and traumatic motorcycle injury. One of the most common hazards is pavement marking materials. Painted lane lines, crosswalks, raised reflectors, and decorative surfaces often reduce traction—especially when…
Motorcycle tires play a far more critical role in many motorcycle accidents than most riders realize. Unlike cars, which rely on four wide contact patches, a motorcycle depends on just two small areas of rubber to maintain balance, steer, and stop. When traction disappears, the consequences can be an immediate and severe motorcycle accident. Motorcycle…
How the Rider Influences Crash Risk When a motorcycle crash happens, it’s easy to blame “bad luck” or the other driver. But decades of safety research show that the rider’s own experience, habits, and decision-making play a major role in whether a close call stays a near miss—or becomes a serious collision. Understanding these rider…
Photo: Esther Lin, MMA Fighting MMA Fighter Sean Strickland recounts horrific motorcycle accident and how he refused to let the motorcycle accident injury end his career Shared from MMAfighting.com, Article Authored By Damon Martin@DamonMartin https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/10/30/21541515/sean-strickland-recounts-horrific-motorcycle-accident-and-how-refused-let-injuries-end-his-career As Sean Strickland woke up in a haze, he saw a police officer and a group of doctors standing over him. The UFC…
The term “Stowers demand” originates from a landmark Texas Supreme Court case, G.A. Stowers Furniture Co. v. American Indemnity Co. (1929), which established as the law in Texas that insurance companies must settle for the policy limits, if offered by a biker injured in a motorcycle accident. If the insurance company doesn’t pay the biker…
The last thing you want to think about after a motorcycle accident injury is loans you never signed up to pay! That’s what a hospital lien is. A loan, and you will need a motorcycle accident injury lawyer to help you negotiate these loans you never agreed to pay. Motorcycle Man Law realizes our job…
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage or “UIM” is a type of insurance coverage for motorcycle accident injuries. It provides protection to bikers when they suffer a motorcycle accident injury caused by a driver who either has no insurance or does not have enough insurance to cover the medical expenses and damages for pain and suffering related to…