$325K
Sayed v. Helmbright Verdict
Bennett Injury Law obtained a $325,000 verdict in Collin County for our client, Maged Ibrahim, who was sitting in the passenger seat when struck. The last pre-trial offer was only $19,206.00.
March 2022
The Insurance Company Already Has a Story About You
They haven't read your medical records yet, but the adjuster has already decided you were probably speeding, splitting lanes, or riding reckless. That assumption is where every lowball offer starts — not with the evidence, with the bias.
We've beaten that bias before. In Sayed v. Helmbright, a Collin County jury awarded our client $325,000 after the insurer's last pre-trial offer was $19,206 — proof that assumptions about riders and passengers fall apart once a jury actually sees the case.
Skid marks, traffic camera footage, and vehicle damage disappear fast. The sooner we start preserving it, the stronger your case. Call (972) 972-4969 or fill out our free case evaluation form today.
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Get Your Free Case ReviewWhy Injured Riders Choose Bennett Legal
Most firms settle motorcycle claims fast, because riders get lowballed fast — insurers know bias makes these cases cheap to close. We built our practice around refusing that trade.
• We prepare every case for trial: It's why we got $325,000 for a client the insurer valued at $19,206, and it's how we approach every motorcycle case that walks through our door.
• We move before the evidence disappears: Skid marks fade, traffic cameras get overwritten, and damaged vehicles get repaired or scrapped — we send preservation letters and start documenting immediately.
• We counter the bias directly: Adjusters and even jurors start with assumptions about riders. We build cases that dismantle those assumptions with facts, not sympathy.
• We tell you the truth about your case from day one: including what it's worth and what it will take to get there.
Are You Eligible for Compensation?
Motorcycle crashes rarely come down to one clean cause. You may have a case if:
• A driver failed to see you or misjudged your speed — the most common cause of motorcycle crashes, and the easiest for an insurer to blame on the rider instead.
• Road conditions or a defective part contributed — potholes, debris, poor signage, or a mechanical failure can shift liability beyond the other driver.
• The at-fault party was underinsured or fled the scene — common in motorcycle cases, and it changes how we build your claim.
Contact a Dallas motorcycle accident attorney at Bennett Legal for a no-obligation consultation.
What Injuries Can I Recover Compensation For?
Riders don't have a frame, airbags, or a seatbelt between them and the road. That's why motorcycle injuries tend to be more severe than car accident injuries, and why the cases are worth more when they're built correctly:
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs): Even full-face helmets don't eliminate the risk of a serious head injury in a high-speed crash.
• Spinal cord injuries: Impact and ejection from the bike can cause partial or total paralysis.
• Road rash and severe lacerations: Sliding across pavement at speed causes deep skin and tissue damage that often requires grafts.
• Fractures and crush injuries: Legs, arms, and hands frequently absorb the impact riders' bodies can't otherwise protect.
• Amputation and disfigurement: Without a vehicle frame to absorb the force, limb-threatening injuries are far more common than in car accidents.
How Much Is My Dallas Motorcycle Accident Claim Worth?
Compensation you could recover includes:
• Medical costs: Emergency care, surgery, and long-term rehabilitation.
• Lost wages and future earning capacity: Especially significant for injuries that limit long-term mobility.
• Pain and suffering: The physical and emotional toll of a catastrophic injury.
• Property damage: Repair or replacement of your motorcycle and gear.
• Punitive damages: Reserved for cases involving especially reckless conduct, like a driver under the influence.
How Bennett Legal Fights for Injured Riders
These cases come with challenges that don't show up in car accident claims. Our Dallas motorcycle accident lawyers help you by:
• Meeting critical filing deadlines: Missing Texas's two-year statute of limitations can end your claim before it starts.
• Combating rider bias head-on: Adjusters lean on stereotypes to dispute injuries and push lowball offers — we counter that with evidence, not arguments about who riders "usually" are.
• Preserving evidence before it disappears: Traffic camera footage, skid marks, and vehicle damage don't wait for you to feel ready.
• Navigating comparative fault: Texas's 51% bar means how fault gets allocated directly determines what you recover — we make sure it's allocated fairly.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
There are also steps you can take right now to strengthen your claim:
• Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel okay — some injuries don't show symptoms right away.
• Preserve your gear and the bike exactly as they were after the crash.
• Avoid recorded statements with any insurer before speaking with an attorney.
• Limit what you post online — insurers look for anything that can be twisted into evidence of recklessness.
• Track every expense tied to the crash, from medical bills to time missed at work.
FAQ
Motorcycle Accident Questions
Texas law requires helmets for motorcycle riders and passengers under 21. Riders 21 and older can legally ride without a helmet if they've completed an approved motorcycle safety course or carry qualifying medical insurance. See the full statute. Not wearing a helmet doesn't automatically bar you from recovering compensation after a crash caused by another driver.
Yes, as long as you're found 50% or less responsible. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule — often called the "51% bar" — under which you can recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault, but you get nothing if you're found more than 50% at fault. See the statute. Insurance adjusters often lean on stereotypes about riders being reckless to push your share of blame past that threshold, which is exactly why having an attorney push back on those assumptions matters.
Adjusters and even juries sometimes start from the assumption that motorcyclists are reckless, and insurers use that bias to shift blame, minimize injuries, and make lowball settlement offers. Bennett Legal builds cases that counter that bias head-on with evidence, not assumptions.
Get medical attention right away, document the scene and your injuries, get contact information from witnesses, and avoid giving a recorded statement to any insurer before speaking with an attorney. See all 12 critical steps to take after a motorcycle accident.
Texas generally applies a two-year statute of limitations to motorcycle accident injury claims, the same as other personal injury cases. Evidence in motorcycle crashes — skid marks, vehicle damage, traffic camera footage — can disappear quickly, so it's best to act well before that deadline.
You may be entitled to medical expenses, lost income and future earning capacity, pain and suffering, and property damage to your motorcycle and gear. Because motorcycle injuries are often more severe than car accident injuries, these cases frequently involve larger long-term medical and rehabilitation costs that need to be accounted for.
Bennett Legal | Dallas Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Ready to Fight for Your Rights
You already know how this looks to an insurance company. We know how to make a jury see it differently — we've done it before, and we can show you what that could mean for your case.
Call now — the consultation is free, and Texas gives you two years to act, not two months. (972) 972-4969, or complete our online form for a free, no-obligation consultation to schedule your free case evaluation with our team today.
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Bennett Legal's Expertise in Texas Motorcycle Accident Claims
Motorcycle riders face more severe injuries with less physical protection than car occupants, yet insurers routinely undervalue these claims by leaning on bias against riders instead of the facts of the crash.
At Bennett Legal, we build every motorcycle case to hold the at-fault driver accountable, whether that means a fair settlement or taking the case in front of a jury.
If you've been injured in a motorcycle crash, you have the right to seek full compensation for your medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering — not just what an adjuster offers first.
Motorcycle cases often turn on how fault gets allocated between parties. Our Dallas personal injury lawyers know how to build the record that keeps your share of fault where it belongs.
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