I was injured in a motorcycle accident, but I wasn’t wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages?
Yes. As a fellow rider, I know the freedom that goes without wearing a helmet while riding.
However, freedom comes at a severe cost if you get in a motorcycle accident without a helmet. Assuming you take that risk and you are not at fault, you can still recover damages if you are involved in a motorcycle collision while not wearing a helmet.
However, your injuries are much more likely to be severe and catastrophic without a helmet due to the violent nature of motorcycle v. auto collisions.
Austin Motorcycle Accident News
- Motorcycle Accidents in Austin (3/13/2025) - Motorcycle Accidents in Austin Sadly, Motorcycle accidents in Austin are far too common. Since motorcycles are much smaller than every auto on the road, other motorists often fail to notice them when making lane changes, overtaking from behind and when drivers pull out of private driveways or streets. As a result, thousands of motorcycle accidents
- Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Austin (3/13/2025) - Common causes of car accidents ***2025 update: The Six Most Common Causes of Collisions in Austin: What Accident Victims Need to Know*** Despite many advancements in vehicle safety, 4,481 Texans died in 2022 as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Some of the most common causes of car accidents here in Austin include: Driver Fatigue
- The Six Most Common Causes of Collisions in Austin: What Accident Victims Need to Know (1/6/2025) - The Six Most Common Causes of Collisions in Austin If you’ve recently been in a car accident in Austin, you’re not alone. We talk to people like you EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Austin’s rapidly growing population, combined with heavy traffic and distracted driving, creates unique risks on Texas roads. Understanding the most common causes of crashes
- Crash Alert: 2 killed in NE Austin crash involving motorcycle, pedestrian (12/26/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – Two people died Wednesday in a crash involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian in east-central Austin, reports Fox 7 Austin. The accident happened shortly before 9 p.m. on the westbound side of US-290 between Cameron Road and US-183. Police say that a motorcycle struck a pedestrian along the highway. It’s unclear if
- Crash Report: Motorcycle vs. car crash near Mopac and Parmer injures 1 (12/11/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – An Austin motorcyclist was badly injured Sunday night in a two-vehicle collision along the freeway in North Austin, reports CBS Austin. The accident happened around 9:34 p.m. on the northbound side of the Mopac Expressway near West Parmer Lane. This is just east of Balcones Youth Sports. So far, Austin Police have
- Español FAQ: ‘Lane Splitting’/Circular Entre Coches (11/11/2024) - División de Carriles Para Motocicletas Abandonar el carril es algo parecido al exceso de velocidad. Si un motorista cree que puede hacerlo de forma segura y llegar a su destino un poco más rápido, a menudo aprovechará la oportunidad. Pero, ¿es legal? ¿Cuáles son las leyes de división de carril en Texas? ¿En caso de
- Crash Alert: Man killed in motorcycle crash on E Anderson near I-35 (11/6/2024) - AUSTIN, TX – An 18-year-old died Saturday in a motorcycle accident along a major roadway in central Austin, reports CBS Austin. The crash happened just after 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of East Anderson Lane westbound and I-35. This is just north of the St. John’s area. It’s still unclear what may have caused the
- FAQ: How much is a good settlement for a motorcycle accident? (11/6/2024) - settlement for a motorcycle accident? All cases are different, so a “good settlement” would be different on every case. There is no exact number or science to calculating a good settlement. Whether in a car accident or in a motorcycle accident, the settlement will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:
- FAQ: I was injured in a motorcycle accident, but I wasn’t wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages from the other driver? (11/6/2024) - I was injured in a motorcycle accident, but I wasn’t wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages? Yes. As a fellow rider, I know the freedom that goes without wearing a helmet while riding. However, freedom comes at a severe cost if you get in a motorcycle accident without a helmet. Assuming you take
- Is Lane Splitting Legal In Texas? (11/6/2024) - Lane splitting is a little like speeding. If a motorcycle rider thinks they can do it safely and get to their destination a little faster, they’ll often take the chance. But is it legal? What are the lane splitting laws in Texas? Should lane splitting be legal? As Austin’s top motorcycle lawyer, I want to
