A motorcycle rider was tragically killed in an accident Wednesday night in Dallas. The accident occurred on Northwest   Highwayat Pickwick Lanewhen a female driving a Hyundai turned east onto Northwest   Highwayand hit a motorcycle that was driving westbound on Northwest Highway. The motorcyclist, who was about to celebrate his 24^th birthday, was speeding. He died at the scene. The driver of the Hyundai suffered only minor injuries.

Speeding on a motorcycle poses serious risks, primarily to the motorcyclist, but also to other drivers on the road. In 2010, 4,502 people were killed in theU.S.in accidents involving motorcycles. An additional 82,000 were injured. Among fatal accidents, approximately 35% of those bikers were speeding. That means almost 1,600 people in theU.S.died because they were speeding on a motorcycle. In addition, 27 percent of motorcyclists in non-fatal accidents had prior speeding convictions. Speeding is an especially big problem with motorcyclists under the age of 30.

Drinking and driving can be a contributing factor – when people drink, they can lose their inhibitions and do something they might not normally do. About 28 percent of all motorcyclists in fatal accidents have blood alcohol concentrations over the legal limit.

It’s always tragic when a young person loses his or her life because of an avoidable accident, such as this motorcycle wreck. If you or a loved one has been injured in a wreck with a motorcycle, call theDallaspersonal injury attorneys at the Barber Law Firm at 972-231-5800. We will advise you on the best course of action to take.

Tragically, a motorcyclist was killed on Monday afternoon on the ramp that connects US 75 and I-635. The man hit the guardrail on the ramp and was thrown 150 feet to the ground. His motorcycle kept moving for another quarter of a mile before stopping. According to police, it’s unclear what caused the crash.

Motorcycling can be very dangerous, because a small mistake by either the motorcyclist or another driver, or a minor condition on the road, such as a pothole, can be deadly for motorcyclists. Have you been involved in a motorcycle accident due to another driver’s negligence? If so, contact Kris Barber, Dallas motorcycle attorney, at 817-329-5095 to learn more about your legal option.

Early this morning, a driver going the wrong direction on a divided six-lane street crashed into a motorcycle. The accident occurred on Robert B. Cullum Boulevard, north of Grand Avenue. The motorcyclist was taken by ambulance to the hospital. The driver was given a field sobriety test and failed and is expected to face criminal charges later today. The driver may have also been involved in another recent crash, because his vehicle had damage not related to the accident with the motorcycle.

Drunk drivers are a danger to everyone on the roads. This tragic accident could most likely have been avoided if the vehicle’s driver had chosen to call a cab, used a designated driver, or waited until sober to drive. Now, the driver faces criminal charges and the motorcyclist is recovering in the hospital. If you have been injured by a drunk driver in the Dallas area, contact Dallas automobile accident attorney Kris Barber at 972-231-5800.

Tragically, a man from Midlothian died from injuries he suffered last week in a crash at an intersection in Grand Prairie. The man was riding on a motorcycle when a van pulled into his path. After colliding with the motorcycle, the van collided with a Chevrolet pickup. The motorcyclist was transported by helicopter to a Dallas hospital after the accident. Police are still investigating the accident.

Unfortunately, accidents that may not be all that serious if involving automobiles can be deadly when a motorcycle is involved. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries because of a motorcycle accident, call Kris Barber, Dallas motorcycle accident attorney to learn more about your legal options. Contact him today at 817-329-5095.

A local area biker, Chuck King, was killed in April 2009 when a car hit him on LBJ Freeway in Garland, Texas. He fell off of his motorcycle and was run over by an 18-wheeler.

King was among two dozen bikers and friends who call themselves “Keller’s Rat Pack” and congregate at Keller’s Drive-In on Northwest Highway in Dallas. That group and dozens more bikers held a memorial service ride from Keller’s to Garland, TX.

Garland police have charged Tasha Hayes, 18, of Richardson, Texas with failure to stop and render aid, a third-degree felony punishable by two to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Car accidents and motorcycle accidents happen every day in our local communities like Garland, Richardson, and Plano, TX. Some cause serious injuries. If you have been involved in an auto accident in Plano, Richardson, or Garland, or their surrounding areas, an experienced-local car accident lawyer can help you.

Our Richardson-based motorcycle accident law firm offers free initial legal consultations on personal injury cases. If you have been injured, you should contact a Texas personal injury lawyer immediately so that you will know what insurance coverage is in place to cover your medical expenses and lost wages, and you can take steps to protect your legal rights. Call Texas Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Kris Barber at (972) 231-5800.