Riding the roads around Georgetown and the Hill Country is a pleasure until a careless driver turns it into a hospital stay. If you were hurt in a Georgetown motorcycle crash, SMB Law, PC helps you recover while handling the insurance fights that riders so often face.
Georgetown motorcycle wrecks happen on I-35 and SH-29 and on the scenic routes riders favor northwest of town. We know how the Williamson County courts and insurers approach these claims.
Where a Georgetown motorcycle accident claim is handled
As the Williamson County seat, Georgetown hears these cases at the Williamson County Justice Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Street. In practice, most motorcycle claims settle with the insurer before any lawsuit.
The helmet question in a Texas motorcycle claim
One question dominates Georgetown motorcycle cases: the helmet. Texas requires helmets for riders under 21, and for those 21 and older who lack an approved safety course or qualifying health coverage — but not wearing one is not automatic fault. An insurer may still raise it to reduce what it pays, especially for head injuries, so how the helmet issue is framed matters. Beyond that, Texas’s two-year deadline and comparative-fault rule apply, and thin 30/60/25 minimum coverage makes underinsured-motorist protection important.
Working with us from Georgetown
Our downtown Austin office is about 30 miles south of Georgetown, a 35-to-40-minute drive on I-35. We work by phone and video and come to you when it helps.
At SMB Law, PC you work directly with attorney Shane M. Boasberg, who has represented Texans for more than two decades. We explain things in plain English, give you a plan instead of more stress, and keep you informed from your first confidential consultation through final resolution.
Why riders choose SMB Law, PC
Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
Honest advice — if a fight is not worth the cost, we say so.
Transparent fees explained before you commit.
What working with us looks like
Confidential consultation to understand your goals and the law that applies.
Strategy and records tailored to your situation.
Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.
Riders under 21 must wear one; those 21 and older may ride without one if they have an approved safety course or qualifying health coverage. Rules turn on age and insurance.
Can I recover if I wasn’t wearing a helmet in Georgetown?
Often yes. Not wearing a helmet is not automatic fault, though an insurer may raise it — especially for head injuries. Recovery still depends on who caused the crash.
Do I have to travel to Austin from Georgetown?
No. Our office is about 30 miles south on I-35, and we handle consultations and updates by phone and video.