If you are injured at the Lone Star Rally, here is what to do:
- Get medical care right away
- File a report with the Galveston Police Department
- Preserve whatever evidence you can find without risking your health
- Get in touch with our Waxahachie personal injury lawyers to learn about your right to compensation
Getting Help After a Motorcycle Accident Injury at a Rally
Your first priority after any accident must be your safety and the safety of anyone else involved in the crash. The first thing you should do if you are injured at the Lone Star Rally should therefore be to call 911 so the local police and paramedics know you need help.
Once the authorities arrive, be honest but succinct with the police. You do not want to say anything that could be construed as accepting fault or blame. With medical personnel, tell them exactly how you are feeling and that the accident occurred at the Lone Star Rally so all of this information enters your medical record.
When to File a Police Report for Your Bike Accident Injury
If you are unable to speak with the police right away, you can file your report later, after receiving treatment. Filing a report is a good way to ensure your side of the story is officially recorded. Our bike accident lawyers can request a copy of the resulting police report to use in your legal action.
When to Get Legal Help Following a Lone Star Rally Injury
After receiving emergency care or completing your first round of treatment, you may now start to think about your legal rights. You are welcome to get in touch with our motorcycle accident law firm. We can:
- Confront the liable party’s insurance company on your behalf
- Negotiate a settlement that meets your family’s needs
- Protect you against claims that you caused or contributed to the accident yourself
Getting Help After a Loved One Passes Away at the Lone Star Rally
If someone you love was fatally injured, please accept our condolences for your loss. Our Waxahachie wrongful death lawyers can help you understand the difference between wrongful death claims versus survivor actions so your family pursues a just settlement.
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Should You Collect Accident Scene Evidence After Your Bike Injury?
That depends on how badly you were injured. If you were knocked unconscious or suffered a debilitating injury, do not worry about anything other than getting treatment: our legal team can collect evidence for you later on. If you are alert enough to stay at the scene for a little while, you can help your future legal case by:
- Getting the name, contact information, and insurance information of the negligent biker
- Asking witnesses for their names and contact information
- Taking photos of the accident scene, paying special attention to the state of the road or path you were riding on
- Taking photos of your injuries and the damage to each of the bikes involved in the collision
After leaving the scene, hold on to any documentation that might be relevant to your case. This could include medical bills, communications with your boss as you ask for time off, or communications from the insurance company as they offer a settlement or ask for information.
The Lone Star Rally Must Keep Visitors Safe
With attendance consistently reaching the hundreds of thousands every October, keeping attendees safe is a big job. The event organizers are responsible for:
- Hiring enough security
- Making sure attendees understand the risks involved in participating in the rally
- Addressing complaints made by attendees in a timely manner
- Controlling the size and behavior of crowds
Even if an individual biker caused your injuries (e.g., they were speeding or looking at their cell phone while riding), the rally organizers may still share liability for your injuries if they failed to enforce the rules, properly monitor attendees, or respond to rider concerns.
The Lone Star Rally’s History of Rider Injuries
The Lone Star Rally has developed two reputations. One is that it is a popular event featuring entertainment, vendors, shows, and activities of all kinds for motorcycle enthusiasts. The other is that it struggles to protect attendees, leading to incidents like the following:
- 2019: Two motorcyclists died in two separate incidents, per the Galveston County Daily News
- 2022: Three riders died and one was injured, according to a Galveston County Daily News report
- 2023: A shooter injured five people at the rally, Houston Public Media reports
When facing risks like these, it is vital that the Lone Star Rally’s organizers take their responsibility to attendees seriously. If they fail to do so, our bike accident law firm can help you hold them—and all other negligent parties—responsible.
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Will the Lone Star Rally Pay for Your Bike Accident Injuries?
If we find that they are liable for your injuries, then yes, the Lone Star Rally—or, more specifically, their insurance company—will be forced to pay you compensation for your losses. That could include money for:
- Medical costs associated with treating accident-related injuries
- The cost of repairing or replacing your damaged bike
- The wages you lost or anticipate losing because your injuries affect your ability to work
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering, including injury symptoms and mental trauma
- Injuries that are so severe they cause temporary or permanent disabilities
- The temporary or permanent loss of your ability to ride your bike, play with your children, help around the house, or otherwise enjoy an independent lifestyle
In the event of a fatal collision, our motorcycle crash lawyers can also ask the insurance company to pay for your loss of companionship and society, loss of financial support (if you relied on the deceased’s income), and end-of-life expenses.
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We Represent Those Injured at the Lone Star Rally
Clay Jenkins & Associates cares deeply about helping clients figure out what to do if they are injured at the Lone Star Rally. We can explain your legal options, assist you in finding medical care, and even work with you in Spanish. Call today for a free consultation to learn more.
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