Pharr police investigate fatal motorcycle crash

PHARR – A male motorcycle driver was killed in an October 10 crash in Pharr.

The crash happened about 8:00 p.m. in the US 281 southbound frontage road lanes near Owassa Road. According to Pharr police, the accident involved a white Buick SUV and a motorcycle.

The male driver of the motorcycle died at the scene of the crash, police said, adding that the female driver of the vehicle pulled over and contacted 911.

At this writing, the identity of the victim was being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The cause of the crash was still under investigation.

Motorcycle accident injury claims and settlements

An injury claim after a motorcycle accident can bring unique challenges, because motorcycle riders face unique risks on the road.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident (whether as a rider or as a passenger) and someone else was at fault, you should understand your legal options.

Proof of liability

Liability in most motorcycle accidents hangs on the personal injury law concept of “negligence.” A person is negligent when they behave in a thoughtless or careless manner that ends up causing and injury to someone else.

All drivers are expected to use reasonable care to avoid injuring other motorists, passengers, or pedestrians. If a driver isn’t reasonably careful and they injure someone, the driver will likely be liable for those injuries and any other accident-related harm.

In Texas, liability can shared by both parties in a two-party crash. In order to receive a settlement, a party cannot be more than 49% responsible for causing the crash.

Types of damages

In order to collect damages, an injured rider or passenger has to prove (and document) the different ways they were harmed by the crash. That includes:

· the cost of all medical treatment made necessary by the accident

· time missed at work, lost income, and other earnings-related harm, and

· your mental and physical pain and suffering resulting from the accident, your medical treatment, and your recovery.

Medical bills, lost income, and other losses that can be clearly proven by bills, receipts, and other records are called “economic damages.”

Get legal help

If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, taking on the at-fault driver’s insurance company (not to mention their legal team) isn’t something you want to try on your own. Having the qualified legal team at the J. Gonzalez Law Firm on your side can make all the difference. Our professional injury attorneys will help you understand the ins and outs of the motorcycle accident injury claim process.

Call us today at 1-800-CAR-CRASH!

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