Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Villa Maria Crash in Bryan, Texas

Texas Transportation Code Section 545.151 governs right-of-way at intersections, requiring drivers to yield to vehicles that have already entered or are lawfully approaching from the right or under signal control. Motorcycle-versus-vehicle crashes like this one frequently stem from a driver failing to see or yield to a motorcycle at an intersection or driveway. Investigators use this statute to determine which driver had the right-of-way when the collision occurred. A violation can establish negligence and support a personal injury claim.

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule under Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 33.001: an injured person cannot recover damages if they are found more than 50 percent responsible for the crash, and any recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault. This matters in motorcycle cases, where insurers often try to shift blame onto the rider. An attorney can help gather evidence, such as the police report and witness statements, to fairly allocate responsibility.