Austin, TX – Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on Decker Lake Rd

Austin, TX (November 27, 2020) – A motorcyclist sustained traumatic injuries in a collision reported early Thursday morning in the Thunderbird Farms section of Austin. Just before 5:30 a.m., on November 27, the Austin-Travis County EMS assisted the police at the site of a crash on Decker Lake Road.

Reports from local news sources show that a motorcyclist was struck by a vehicle on Decker Lake Road at the intersection with Blue Bluff Road.

The motorcyclist sustained critical injuries in the accident. The victim was treated at the scene and rushed to an area trauma center for further treatment of injuries. No other person involved in the crash was injured. At this time, the crash remains under investigation with the Austin Police Department.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Motorcycle Accidents in Texas

Approximately 80,000 motorcyclists are harmed in devastating collisions across the United States each year. These vehicles present various challenges for other drivers sharing the road. The fact that motorcycles are smaller and more compact makes them more likely to be missed by reckless drivers. Although motorcyclists can sustain any injuries in a collision, they are more likely to incur broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. These and other injuries demand medical treatment and have a dramatic impact on the lives of victims.

Not only are motorcyclists forced to deal with substantial physical limitations from their injuries, by the mental and emotional consequences are stacking as well. To add to all of it, towering medical costs can hinder the health and wellbeing of both victims and their families. For this reason, it can greatly benefit victims to seek legal guidance in the aftermath of an accident. Those harmed may be entitled to compensation to help cover the costs they face moving forward. When injuries occur, victims should reach out to an aggressive motorcycle accident attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights. Some injured motorcyclists may be entitled to compensation to help cover the costs of medical treatment and other costs they face from their accidents.

Victims who are harmed in preventable accidents should be able to hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions. Various legal options available in the civil realm enable those harmed to hold negligent and reckless drivers accountable for their actions. Not only does pursuing legal options help those harmed get justice, but it can help set precedence for what kind of actions will not be tolerated on roads throughout the area. For over two and a half decades, Rasansky Law Firm’s personal injury attorneys in Texas have worked diligently to help victims harmed in auto accidents recover. Our team provides aggressive representation to victims to ensure wrongdoers are held accountable. Victims deserve the maximum amount of compensation available for medical treatment and various other damages, which is what we are dedicated to helping them receive. Contact our law firm today at (214) 617-1816 to meet with our injury accident attorneys in Texas to discuss legal options available for your case.

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Disclaimer: As a member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. While we are extremely saddened by the accidents we report on, we hope that through knowledge of these accidents, individuals will exercise caution in order to avoid similar accidents in the future. These reports are not solicitations for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. We hope for the quickest recovery for those involved in these accidents.