crashes in Cameron County in 2024 (TxDOT); motorcyclists are among the most exposed since they have no vehicle body to protect them.
Local context: In Harlingen, where I-2 and I-69E cross and the Valley International Airport operates, much of the traffic in northern Cameron County converges.
The first thing you should know
As personal injury lawyers in Harlingen, we know insurers tend to blame the rider from the start. Helmets are not required for all adults in Texas, and not wearing one does not automatically cancel your right to claim. What decides your case is the evidence of how the accident happened.
Why a motorcycle case is different
In a motorcycle crash the injuries tend to be far more serious, and there is a common bias that the rider "was reckless." The other driver's insurer uses that bias to pay you less or shift the blame onto you.
Our job is to take that bias apart with facts: the report, witnesses, cameras, and when needed, experts who reconstruct what really happened.
Texas helmet law: who is required
Many people think helmets are mandatory for everyone in Texas. They are not:
Under 21: a helmet is mandatory, no exceptions.
Over 21: may ride without a helmet with an approved safety course or health insurance covering motorcycle injuries.
Key: not wearing a helmet does not automatically decide your case.
Is lane-splitting legal in Texas?
No. In Texas it is not legal to ride between lanes. If the other driver claims it, it does not mean you lose your case, but it must be handled carefully and with evidence.
What matters is accurately reconstructing who did what, and not letting the insurer's version stand unchallenged.
Most common injuries in motorcycle accidents
Because of the lack of protection, motorcycle injuries tend to be serious and costly:
Traumatic brain injuries, even with a helmet.
Multiple fractures and spinal injuries.
Friction burns from the pavement.
Damage that can affect your ability to work.
How Carreras Law Firm helps
We gather the evidence that protects your side, fight the bias against riders, and deal with the insurer so they do not underpay you. We document the real extent of your injuries, including future costs.
We handle your case in Spanish and charge nothing unless we win. The consultation is free and with no obligation.
The clock is against you
The evidence from a motorcycle crash disappears fast. The sooner you act, the stronger your case.
