Start with facts about the rider
An assumption about motorcyclists does not explain a particular collision. Nolan reviews the road, vehicle and witness evidence when responding to disputed fault.
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Nolan Ryan McConvilleManaging attorney · Licensed in Texas since 2016When a driver hits a motorcycle, the rider takes the impact. Then the rider often takes the blame too. Insurers and some jurors assume a rider was speeding or weaving, even when the driver turned straight into them.
Nolan Ryan McConville is a Dallas motorcycle accident lawyer who works each case himself and answers that bias with evidence. He treats riders as clients with a case to prove, not as a risk group.
He moves quickly on the scene, the bike and the gear. The consultation is free, and there is no attorney's fee unless money is recovered.
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About Nolan Ryan McConville, Texas attorney since 2016 · Updated October 2026
Nolan Ryan McConville
Managing attorney
- Licensed in Texas since 2016
- J.D. cum laude, Texas Tech School of Law
- Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Rider bias
Evidence answers bias against riders
Ask most drivers what happened and you'll hear "I never saw him." Adjusters often treat that as the end of the story. It isn't. A driver has a duty to look.
A motorcycle in its lane with its headlight on is there to be seen.
Quieter bias
An adjuster may lowball the claim because a rider "chose a dangerous hobby," or assume speed because of the type of bike.
Facts over assumptions
Nolan doesn't argue with assumptions. He replaces them with facts: where the bike was, how fast it was going and what the driver could see.
Why fault percentages matter
- Texas divides fault, and every percentage point an insurer pins on you reduces what you recover.
- An unsupported speeding claim is worth real money to them, and evidence that answers it early can change how the claim is valued.
Dallas riding risks
- Riders face heavy freeway traffic on I-35E, I-30 and the Tollway, and surface streets full of driveways and turning cars.
- Weekend rides toward Lake Ray Hubbard, Grapevine Lake and county roads bring loose gravel, farm equipment and drivers not looking for bikes.
Protect your claim
What riders should do after a crash
- Keep your helmet and gear exactly as they are
- Don't repair or sell the bike until it has been photographed and inspected
- Save any helmet-cam, dashcam or GPS ride data
- Get names of everyone who stopped, including other riders
- If it is safe, photograph the road surface, debris or potholes at the scene
- Keep receipts for custom parts, upgrades and gear
- Keep your safety course certificate or proof of medical coverage
- Follow your treatment plan and keep every appointment
- Stay off social media posts about riding while your claim is open
Case preparation
What Nolan checks first
Early preparation moves evidence, the crash report, coverage and records forward, so the claim can reflect the whole injury, not only the first few weeks.
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01Review step
Hold the video
Nolan sends preservation letters to the driver and their insurer, and asks nearby businesses to hold any video before it records over.
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02Review step
Inspect the bike and gear
He arranges photos and an inspection of the bike, the other vehicle and your gear while the damage still tells the story. Nolan can discuss arrangements for preserving and inspecting the bike.
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03Review step
Review the crash report
He orders the Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report (CR-3) and reviews it closely. Rider reports sometimes repeat the driver's version without much else, and errors are easier to address early.
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04Review step
Coverage and medical records
He gathers the at-fault driver's policy limits and your own coverage, and starts collecting medical records and bills from the EMS run sheet and ER visit forward.
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Wait for the full picture
- Rider injuries are often serious: fractures, road rash needing skin grafts, spinal and brain injuries, often with months of care.
- Nolan waits until the medical picture is clear to make a demand, and documents custom bikes and gear, which insurers can undervalue.
The sequence and timing depend on your case, engagement and the records available.
Many riders are still in the hospital that first week, and the evidence work doesn't wait.
How riders get hurt
Common Dallas motorcycle crashes
Left-turning drivers
A driver turns across the rider's path at an intersection or into a driveway. It is the classic rider case.
Lane changes
A driver merges into a rider in a blind spot, often on multi-lane freeways like I-635 or US-75.
Rear-end impacts
A rider stopped at a light gets hit from behind. Even a low-speed hit can throw a rider from the bike.
Road hazards
Debris, potholes and uneven construction zones can be deadly on two wheels. Government claims have short notice deadlines.
Commercial vehicles
Delivery vans and trucks with large blind spots add a company and its insurer to the case.
Passengers
A passenger on the back of a bike can have a claim of their own, separate from the rider's.
Helmet law
Helmet or no helmet, you may still have a claim
Texas lets riders 21 and older ride without a helmet if they've completed an approved safety course or carry the required medical insurance. A rider who meets those conditions is riding legally without one.
Helmets don't cause crashes
- The defense may argue that not wearing a helmet made a head injury worse.
- That depends on medical evidence about the specific injury, and should be tied to the injuries a helmet could have affected.
Your doctors' records
Nolan works with your treating doctors so the record shows which injuries a helmet would or wouldn't have changed.
Two separate questions
Skipping a helmet doesn't mean there's no point calling a lawyer. First: who caused the crash? Second: which injuries, if any, might a helmet have affected? Both turn on evidence.
Keep your gear
- If you were wearing a helmet, keep it.
- Damage to a helmet, jacket, gloves and boots can show how and where you hit, and a cracked visor or scuffed armor can help a reconstructionist place the impact.
The first question is who caused the crash.
The answer to "I didn't see him"
How Nolan rebuilds the crash
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Lock down the scene: photos, skid and scrape marks, and video
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Inspect the bike and the car before repairs or salvage
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Measure sight lines and the driver's view at the point of the turn
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Use reconstruction, when needed, to show speed and lane position
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Find witnesses, including other riders and nearby drivers
Minimum coverage rarely covers a rider's injuries
Texas auto liability policy minimums are $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage. Serious rider injuries can cost far more. Nolan looks for every other source: your UM/UIM coverage, a driver's employer if they were working, and any other party that shares fault. If a rider is killed, the spouse, children and parents may bring a wrongful death claim.
Questions about available coverage? Call Nolan at (214) 706-4031
Past results
Related results
Past result
$2,100,000
Motorcycle accident settlement
Pre-suit offer: $0
Past result
$300,000
Motorcycle accident settlement
Pre-suit offer: $0
Past result
$175,000
Motorcycle accident settlement
Pre-suit offer: $0
Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Related cases
Related practice areas
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Truck accidents
Wrongful death
Bicycle accidents
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Talk to Nolan about your case
There is no cost to talk with Nolan, and no attorney's fee unless money is recovered.
Review the impact evidence before the bike or gear changes. Start with the details you have; you do not need every record before getting in touch.
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- You talk directly with Nolan
Your written fee agreement also explains how case expenses are handled.
Your case, handled personally
5 reasons to choose Nolan Ryan
Preserve the bike and gear
The motorcycle, helmet, clothing and available ride records can help explain the impact. Nolan considers inspection before repairs or disposal change that evidence.
Check the report against your account
An injured rider may have left by ambulance before giving a full account. Nolan reviews the report alongside other records rather than assuming it captures everything.
Keep fault and coverage separate
Fault arguments and available insurance raise different questions. Nolan reviews each against the crash evidence and policies rather than treating one insurer's position as conclusive.
Document the effects beyond the crash
Nolan considers treatment records and the continuing effects of the injuries, so the claim is not based only on the first visit or the motorcycle's damage.
Recent Victories
Proven Case Results
Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
$10 Million
Major 18 Wheeler Accident Settlement
$12 Million
Construction Accident and Wrongful Death Settlement
$1.5 Million
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$1,150,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
Pre-suit Offer: $0
$775,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$2,100,000
Motorcycle Accident Settlement
Pre-suit Offer: $0
Personal Injury Cases we handle
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need a team that acts fast and fights hard. Nolan Ryan Law has a strong record of securing significant settlements and verdicts for injured Texans.
We pursue the full compensation you deserve so you can focus on healing while we handle the fight.
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Talk with Nolan Ryan Law about the incident, the records available and your questions. The consultation is free. Fees and case expenses are explained in a written agreement.
- Start with what you know — incident details and report number, if available
- Discuss your questions — evidence, responsibility and possible coverage
- Understand the next steps — consultation and written agreement
- Meet by phone or video — Dallas office meetings by appointment
- Clear expectations — an inquiry does not create an attorney–client relationship
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Are motorcyclists at higher risk on DFW roads?
Yes. Fort Worth’s Vision Zero Safety Action Plan found that crashes involving people walking, bicycling or riding motorcycles accounted for 4% of all crashes and 34% of fatal-or-serious-injury crashes, using 2019–2023 data.
Does Texas require motorcycle helmets?
Riders and passengers must wear a helmet unless they are 21 or older and have either completed an approved motorcycle safety course or have health insurance that covers motorcycle crash injuries (Texas Transportation Code Section 661.003). Police cannot stop a rider just to check whether that exemption applies.
How do you deal with bias against riders?
We gather the crash report, scene photos, witness statements, any video, and the damage to both vehicles. When needed, accident reconstruction can show speed, lane position and sight lines, which often answers the claim that the rider came out of nowhere.
What if the driver who hit me was uninsured?
Texas auto liability policies can have bodily-injury limits as low as $30,000 per person. Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may pay the difference, because Texas insurers must include it unless a named insured rejected it in writing.
How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim?
Generally two years from the crash to file a personal-injury lawsuit, subject to exceptions. Claims involving a government vehicle or road defect may have written-notice deadlines of six months or less, and immunity rules can limit whether a claim may proceed.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, if you were 50% or less responsible. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Above 50%, Texas law bars recovery.
Can I recover the cost of my bike, gear and custom parts?
Usually, yes. The property claim can cover repairs or the bike's value, plus your helmet, jacket and other gear. Custom parts and upgrades are often undervalued, so keep receipts, build sheets and photos from before the crash.
Does lane splitting affect a Texas motorcycle claim?
Texas law does not allow lane splitting, and an insurer will use it to argue fault if it happened. That doesn't automatically end the claim. Under modified comparative fault, the question is how much each person contributed to the crash, and the evidence decides that.
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