Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Serving Clients in Abilene, Midland, Odessa, Pecos, TX & All of West Texas
At the Galbreath Law Firm, compassionate motorcycle accident attorney, Jeffery B. Galbreath has dedicated his career to helping injured people all across Abilene, Midland, Odessa, Pecos, TX, and the surrounding West Texas communities. Nobody expects to be in a highway collision, but these unfortunate events happen every day. That’s why we are dedicated to assisting our clients in pursuing fair compensation for harm caused by the careless or reckless behavior of others. We will aggressively represent you in seeking the compensation you deserve after a motorcycle crash.
Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation with our motorcycle accident attorney.
File a Claim to Seek Compensation for Injuries
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports that the number of motorcycles registered in Texas more than doubled over the past decade. Since motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to harm, the number of cyclists killed annually has also more than doubled. In fact, TxDOT statistics show that 87% of crashes involving motorcycles resulted in a death or injury.
Contact Our Office Today to Schedule a Free Consultation
All motorists owe cyclists around them a duty of care to avoid needlessly endangering them. When that duty is breached, and an injury or death occurs as a result, a cyclist or their loved one is entitled to seek damages in court through a negligence lawsuit or wrongful death claim. In either case, the statute of limitations is two years under Texas law. This means that you must file your lawsuit within two years after an accident to preserve your right to compensation.
There are several ways for an attorney to prove that a driver who collides with a motorcycle has breached his or her duty of care. Some acts of negligent driving include:
- Distracted driving, such as texting, eating, or reading while driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Failing to obey traffic laws by speeding, running red lights, or failing to yield.
Once a victim has proved that the defendant breached the duty of care, the victim still must show that he or she would not have been hurt if the driver had not breached the duty. Moreover, the harm that the victim suffered must have been a reasonably foreseeable result of the driver’s negligence. The injured person also must have incurred actual damages from the crash.
A seasoned Abilene motorcycle accident attorney can interview witnesses, secure photographic evidence of the scene, conduct accident reconstruction, review medical records, and take other steps that will help you pursue compensation. Unfortunately, many injured people wait too long to hire an attorney, and valuable evidence is lost as a result. Do not make this mistake if you have been hurt in a highway collision.
Error: Contact form not found.
Anyone who has been involved in a motorcycle accident knows that even a minor crash can cause a serious injury. Some of the damages that can be taken into consideration when settling or trying an Abilene motorcycle accident in court includes property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The Galbreath Law Firm serves clients throughout the state of Texas including but not limited to the cities of Abilene, Sweetwater, Brownwood, Coleman, and Eastland.
Legal Guidance
You should not hesitate to hold a driver accountable for actions that harmed you. Diligent Abilene motorcycle accident lawyer, Jeffery B. Galbreath represents victims with the dedication they deserve. The Galbreath Law Firm also serves clients throughout Jones and Taylor Counties. You can reach us at (325) 437-7000 or through our contact form to set up a free consultation, even if you are not sure that you have a claim.
