Austin and East Texas Motorcycle Crash Attorneys
Motorcycle fatalities in the U.S. have increased every year for the past 15 years. Part of that is bigger, faster bikes. Part of it is a trend toward older riders who are also less-experienced riders. The main reason is simply that the number of motorcyclists has increased dramatically during the last 15 years.
Despite the increasing popularity and the rise in motorcycle accidents, the rest of the motoring public still does not account for motorcycle riders. When there is a crash, the negligent driver often says "He came out of nowhere" or "I just didn't see him until it was too late."
We Know What It's Like Out There
Attorney Paul Colley Jr. is an avid motorcyclist himself. He knows the dangers that bikers face every time they head out of their driveway, every time they venture out on the highway for a cruise. He is also a proven trial attorney who has handled hundreds of motorcycle injury and motorcycle fatality cases.
Get a lawyer who rides. Get a lawyer who can hold the other driver accountable. Contact us today for a free consultation. With offices in Austin and Tyler, the law firm of Colley & Colley, L.L.P., handles personal injury accidents across East Texas and statewide.
What Causes Motorcycle Accidents
Speed and alcohol are at the root of many cycle crashes, but the general public (including bystanders and law enforcement) is too quick to blame the motorcyclist. In a great number of cases, investigation reveals that the auto driver was solely or chiefly at fault:
- Turning left into the path of a biker going straight
- Changing lanes without looking
- Following too close
- Pulling into traffic or backing up
- Running a red light
- Rolling stop at a stop sign
- Texting while driving/distracted driving
- Driving a car while drunk
- Forcing the biker to leave the road or lay the bike down
Paul Colley Jr. has been board-certified in personal injury law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for more than 20 years. He and his fellow trial lawyer, sister Susan Colley, have more than 55 years of combined experience in civil litigation, with numerous six-figure and seven-figure verdicts and settlements. They have the resources to hire accident reconstruction specialists, human factors experts and other professionals as necessary to prove that the motorcyclist was the law-abiding party and the car or truck driver was doing something careless or illegal.
We are committed to full compensation for your losses, including going to trial if that's what it takes to get justice. From his personal experience as a motorcycle enthusiast, Mr. Colley can relate to what you have been through and what you are facing after your motorcycle crash. For dedicated and compassionate representation, call 888-618-8569 or contact us by e-mail to arrange a free case evaluation.
