Denton County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Speak to an Experienced Denton County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for Help After a Crash

Texas offers miles of open roads with stunning views, combined with mild and frequently dry weather – a motorcyclist’s dream. As of 2023, Texas had over 394,000 registered motorcycles and ranked fifth in the US for total motorcycles on its roads.

Motorcycles can be a cost-effective means of transportation. As any avid biker will tell you, there’s nothing like traveling by motorcycle. Yet, motorcyclists face higher risks of death and serious injury than people in motor vehicles. When a crash occurs, motorcyclists often pay a high price. 

If you’ve been injured or lost someone you loved in a Denton County motorcycle accident, speak to an experienced attorney as soon as possible. The team at Chandler Ross PLLC can help. 

Denton County Motorcycle Accident Statistics

From 2017 to 2020, Texas was on track to reduce motorcyclist accidents and injuries. Texas motorcycle deaths dropped each year from 2017 to 2020.

Beginning in 2020, however, this trend changed. Since the COVID-19 shutdowns, motorcycle deaths on Texas roads have increased from year to year. The State of Texas recorded:

• 413 deaths in 2019,
• 483 deaths in 2020,
• 521 deaths in 2021,
• 562 deaths in 2022, and
• 600 deaths in 2023. 

These numbers dropped slightly in 2024, when the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recorded 585 motorcycle deaths and 2,532 serious injuries. However, Texas remains on track to post higher rates of motorcycle deaths and serious injuries in 2025 than in 2015. Work remains to make Texas’s roads safer for motorcyclists. 

TxDOT does not specify what share of Denton County’s annual vehicle accidents involve motorcycles. However, in 2024, Denton County saw 12,339 total vehicle crashes. These collisions claimed 50 lives and caused 341 serious injuries. Nearly 4,000 people suffered mild or moderate injuries. These numbers include motorcyclists killed or injured on Denton County roads. 

Where Do Denton County Motorcycle Crashes Occur? 

While motorcycle accidents can occur anywhere, they tend to occur more often in areas with high speeds and high volumes of traffic. Intersections also pose risks for motorcyclists in Denton County. 

Areas that can pose particular risk to motorcyclists in Denton County include:

• Interstate 35. I-35E and I-35W feature high traffic speeds and frequent congestion. In these conditions, a crash can claim the life of a motorcyclist or cause serious injuries, as in a crash in October 2025 that left a motorcycle passenger with serious injuries.
• US Route 380. Like I-35, US-380 features high speeds and heavy traffic that can lead to a crash. The intersection of these two freeways is often the site of collisions, including a 2021 crash that killed a motorcyclist.
• FM 407. FM 407 has been the site of several serious accidents in 2025. In October 2025, a man died when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle turning onto Justin Road (FM 407) in Flower Mound.

Motorcycle accidents can also occur in other areas, such as the roads surrounding local college campuses.

A Consumer Affairs report predicts that motorcycles will continue to grow more popular in the coming years. As more motorcyclists take to the streets, drivers will need to pay close attention to spot bikers and avoid preventable crashes. 

Common Causes of Denton County Motorcycle Accidents

Denton County roads and drivers present several factors that increase the risk of a motorcycle crash. These include:

• Driver behavior. Drunk and distracted driving pose significant risks for motorcyclists. Drunk or drugged drivers may not see a motorcycle in time to control their own vehicle and avoid a crash. Distracted drivers also reduce their chances of seeing an oncoming motorcycle, leading to a collision. 
• Both urban and rural road hazards. Denton County’s roads serve both urban and rural areas. The risks motorcyclists face in urban spaces and the risks more common on rural roads are thus present in Denton County. For instance, intersection collisions pose serious risks in urban areas, while animals and inclement weather can cause crashes in rural spaces. 
• Growing cities. Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, and surrounding communities are growing rapidly. Traffic congestion increases as these locations grow. As more vehicles take to the streets, the risk of a collision increases as well. New residents may be unfamiliar with travel on local roads, which can also increase the risk of a collision. 

Other factors can cause or contribute to a motorcycle crash as well. An experienced motorcycle injury lawyer in Denton County can help you investigate a crash, pinpoint the causes, and hold any negligent parties accountable. 

Denton County Motorcycle Injury Case Basics

After a crash, all your time, energy, and attention focus on recovering from serious injuries or bearing the grief of losing a loved one. You may have little time or focus left to think about recovering compensation or holding an at-fault driver accountable.

Each injury case is unique because each set of facts is unique. However, all motorcycle injury cases in Texas follow similar basic rules. Talk to an experienced Denton County motorcycle crash lawyer to understand how the basic rules apply to your specific situation. 

Time Limits

Texas’s statute of limitations allows two years to file an injury or wrongful death lawsuit after a motorcycle accident. Cases not filed within this two-year window cannot be heard in court unless an exception applies. Only a few exceptions exist, and they are narrow. 

To preserve your opportunity to file a claim, talk to an attorney as soon as possible. Also, pay attention to insurance deadlines: an insurance company may give you only a few months to file insurance paperwork. 

Proving Fault

Who caused the crash? Did they act carelessly or negligently? The answers to these questions are essential to determine who should pay compensation for the harm you have suffered. 

Motorcyclists often face an uphill battle when proving fault. Many insurance companies and even juries assume that all bikers are risk-taking daredevils. 

In fact, many motorcycle accidents could have been prevented – but not by the motorcyclist. Instead, another driver who failed to use reasonable care on the road failed to do so, causing harm that they could have avoided. 

To demonstrate fault, an injured motorcyclist must show that:

• Another party (the defendant) had a duty to use reasonable care to prevent harm. For instance, all Texas drivers have a duty to use reasonable care to avoid preventable crashes on Texas roads.
• The defendant “breached,” or failed to meet, their duty. 
• That breach was the actual and foreseeable cause of the motorcyclist’s injuries. 
• Those injuries can be compensated (usually via money damages).

Because each motorcycle crash case has unique facts, addressing each of these four points is a unique process. Do not assume your case will end similarly to the case of a friend, family member, or someone you heard about on the news. Instead, talk to an attorney about the specifics of your case and your injuries. 

Compensation After a Motorcycle Crash

A motorcycle crash injury lawsuit seeks compensation for your losses after a collision. Texas courts divide compensation into two broad categories: special and general damages.

Special damages cover the specific dollar amounts connected to your losses after a crash. Medical bills, lost earnings, future medical needs, and the cost of repairing or replacing your bike all fall in this category. 

General damages are harder to quantify, but just as real as special damages. They include your physical pain and suffering, mental and emotional anguish, and similar losses. 

In a wrongful death claim, surviving family members can also seek funeral and burial expenses (a form of special damages) and compensation for their own grief and loss of their loved one’s care and companionship (a form of general damages). 

The crash and its impact on your life are unique. To build a complete case for compensation, work with an attorney. Your lawyer will gather evidence to show exactly what you’ve lost. 

What to Do After a Denton County Motorcycle Accident 

After a motorcycle accident, always put safety first. Get to a safe place if possible and call 911. If you don’t receive emergency medical care at the scene, see a doctor as soon as you can. A doctor will document your injuries and provide the treatment you need to speed your healing. 

Reach out to an experienced motorcycle crash lawyer in Denton County as soon as possible. An attorney can:

• Inform you of your legal rights and options,
• Investigate your claim thoroughly,
• Negotiate with insurers and other parties on your behalf,
• Fight for full, fair compensation in negotiations and at trial if needed. 

Always save your paperwork after a motorcycle crash. Paperwork to save may include doctor’s notes, repair bills, police reports, and similar information. If you can, talk to witnesses, take photos, and record information at the scene of the crash.

Speak to a Top-Rated Denton County Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today

Motorcycles can be a valuable source of transportation and recreation. When other drivers fail to share the road safely, don’t wait: talk to the team at Chandler Ross PLLC. Our experienced Denton County motorcycle accident lawyers are here to discuss your needs. Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.