How Can Wrecks Seriously Hurt Bikers But Not Car Drivers?

 Posted on March 26, 2025 in Car Accidents

On March 23rd, 2025, a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle in East El Paso sent the biker to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The vehicle’s passenger was also taken to a hospital for evaluation, indicating that injuries to that person may not have been serious. It is not uncommon for bike riders to be seriously hurt or killed in motorcycle accidents while people inside cars only have minor injuries.

Many factors can combine to cause catastrophic injuries to motorcyclists. One of our dedicated El Paso, TX motorcycle accident lawyers can help you collect as much compensation as you deserve.

Why Are Bikers More Likely to Get Hurt Than Car Drivers?

When you are inside a vehicle, you have seatbelts and airbags that provide some protection if you are involved in an accident. The vehicle’s structure also prevents you from being hit directly, further cushioning the blow.

Bikers often choose to wear leather, sturdy boots, and helmets. While that kind of gear does protect them to some extent, it is no match for a direct impact. If another kind of vehicle hits a motorcycle:

• The rider’s body may be directly hit and crushed between the car and the bike.

• The biker may be thrown to the ground, suffering secondary impacts. If the biker is thrown into oncoming traffic, a vehicle can run him over.

• The vehicle may drag the rider, causing additional injuries and road rash.

Of the 599 motorcycle operators and passengers killed in Texas motorcycle accidents in 2023, 40 percent were not wearing helmets. Serious injuries in motorcycle wrecks include multiple fractures, head and brain injuries, and neck and spinal cord damage. Extensive bruising and internal organ damage are common, with amputations and facial scarring often leading to permanent disfigurement and disability.

Along with the physical wounds, injured bikers may suffer mentally and emotionally, especially if their injuries prevent them from riding in the future. If another person’s negligence caused your accident, your lawyer can help you pursue compensation for all your eligible damages. We can also help families of fatal victims with a wrongful death claim.

Why Do Motorcycle Accidents Happen?

Like any other kind of wreck, several factors can contribute to the cause of a motorcycle accident. Bikers may share the fault if they were lane splitting or failing to follow other traffic laws. Motorists can make negligent driving errors like speeding, driving under the influence, or failing to yield the right of way. Loose gravel or fresh grass on road surfaces can be very dangerous for bikers, as well.

You cannot file an insurance claim until you know why your motorcycle wreck happened and who contributed to causing it. In Texas, you can pursue a claim as long as your share of fault is less than 50 percent. However, the amount you might receive is reduced accordingly.

Your lawyer can investigate your motorcycle crash. We will make sure that the fault is assigned accurately, and we will also fight to maximize your compensation.

Call a Knowledgeable Sierra Blanca, TX Motorcycle Accident Lawyer  

When you choose James Kennedy, P.L.L.C., one of our experienced El Paso County, TX personal injury attorneys can handle every aspect of your motorcycle accident claim. Call 915-544-5200 or contact us online now to arrange for your free case review.