The Rider Bias Problem — And How We Fight It
Studies show that insurance adjusters and even jurors often assume motorcycle riders are reckless — regardless of what actually happened. This bias can dramatically reduce the value of your claim if your attorney doesn't address it head-on.
Jesse Sepulveda's approach to motorcycle cases specifically includes:
- Gathering all available video — dashcams, traffic cameras, business surveillance
- Locking in witness statements before they become biased by the narrative
- Accident reconstruction experts who establish speed, reaction time, and fault
- Medical experts who document and quantify long-term injury impact
- Building a pre-trial narrative that counters the "reckless biker" story
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
The vast majority of motorcycle crashes are caused by other drivers, not riders:
- Left-turn accidents — the most deadly: a car crosses the rider's path at an intersection
- Lane changes without checking blind spots — motorcycles are harder to see
- Distracted driving — texting, eating, or looking at GPS while driving
- Dooring — a parked car door swings open into the rider's path
- Road hazards — potholes, debris, and uneven surfaces city vehicles were negligent in maintaining
- DUI drivers — more dangerous for motorcyclists than any other road user
Helmet Laws and Your Texas Claim
Texas law allows riders 21+ who have passed a safety course or carry sufficient health insurance to legally ride without a helmet. However, not wearing a helmet can be used to reduce your recovery even if the crash wasn't your fault.
Jesse navigates these arguments strategically — limiting the impact of helmet status on your compensation while maximizing what you recover for the injuries actually caused by the crash.