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Many of the things that make motorcycles so fun to ride are the same things that make motorcycle accidents so dangerous.

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Motorcycles are involved in an alarming number of accidents every year. The following guide will answer your questions about motorcycle accidents in Texas.

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Texas Motorcycle Accident Quick Fact

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of all fatal crashes in Texas.

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How Common Are Motorcycle Accidents?

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DEATHS

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Why are motorcycle accidents in Texas so deadly?

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Motorcycle deaths in Texas:

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MOTORCYCLE DEATHS IN TEXAS

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Where do motorcycle accidents happen in Texas?

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Motorcycle crashes in Texas:

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What should I do after a motorcycle accident?

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AFTER AN ACCIDENT:

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AFTER AN ACCIDENT:

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CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY

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Consult with an attorney

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Texas Motorcycle Accidents

Many of the things that make motorcycles so fun to ride are the same things that make motorcycle accidents so dangerous.

Motorcycles are involved in an alarming number of accidents every year. The following guide will answer your questions about motorcycle accidents in Texas.

Texas Motorcycle Accident Quick Fact

of all registered vehicles.

In Texas, motorcycles are

LESS THAN 2 PERCENT

of all fatal crashes in Texas.

PERCENT

YET MOTORCYCLES ARE INVOLVED IN

How Common Are Motorcycle Accidents?

DEATHS

EVERY YEAR IN TEXAS, MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS CAUSE APPROXIMATELY

2000

INJURIES

Why are motorcycle accidents in Texas so deadly?

Motorcycle deaths in Texas:

Texas leads the nation in the number of fatal motorcycle accidents. There are several theories as to why.

MOTORCYCLE DEATHS IN TEXAS

Texas is a large, populous state with many bikes on the road and a lot of land on which to ride them.

MOTORCYCLE DEATHS IN TEXAS

The weather in Texas is nice enough to ride in year-round.

MOTORCYCLE DEATHS IN TEXAS

Texas does not require helmets for riders over age 21. Wearing a helmet reduces death in an accident by:

PERCENT

Where do motorcycle accidents happen in Texas?

Harris County has the highest number of motorcycle accidents in Texas as well as the highest population.

Motorcycle crashes in Texas:

Bell County has the highest percentage of motorcycle accidents by population.

What should I do after a motorcycle accident?

After a motorcycle accident, the health and safety of you and anyone involved should be the main focus.

AFTER AN ACCIDENT:

Get everyone to safety

Call 911

Photograph the scene and the damage

AFTER AN ACCIDENT:

Get names & contact information from everyone involved, including witnesses

Take notes about conditions or events that led to the accident

CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY

Contact a motorcycle accident attorney before talking to the insurance company.

Consult with an attorney

At The de la Garza Law Group, we know that no two cases are the same. Every client is special. Every case is personal.

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