Motorcycle Lawyer – Derek Merman

Gulf Coast Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

By Riders, For Riders, In for the Ride

Derek focuses his practice on motorcycle wrecks caused by the negligence and inattention of motorists who fail to give riders the respect and room they deserve. He has represented bikers in cases involving death, lost limbs & head injuries, as well as lay down and road rash cases.  There is no case too big or too small – if you’re a biker and you got hurt because of someone’s inattention or recklessness, the Merman Motorcycle Lawyers want to help.   We also speak Spanish.

Derek Merman graduated from Baylor University in 1998 with a B.S. in Biology. He attended law school at the University of Houston law Center where he graduated cum laude in 2004.

Derek was raised by his mother on their ranch near Waco, Texas after his father died in a plane accident when he was six-years-old; as a result of that tragedy, Derek is compassionate with his clients and passionate about his work for the injured and those that have lost loved-ones due to the negligence of others.  Derek understands tragedy and, as a rider, understands how often and how horrible motorcycle wrecks can be.  He knows first hand that when a car or truck hits a motorcycle, it’s not a fair fight and the results can forever impact the rider and his or her family.

Derek’s Old Lady is Shana; they have three kids, Gretchen, Clara and J.B. They like to be outdoors as much as possible – fishing, hiking, riding and eating good Texas BBQ. The Merman family supports several charities locally and nationally focused on education and helping people that have suffered recent tragedy. The firm was founded in 2008 with the express purpose of treating clients like family and giving injured people a powerful advocate.

After years of representing riders injured in motorcycle wrecks, we decided to focus our attention exclusively on riders.  We know motorcycle laws, motorcycle injuries and we know riders.  We know that there are two kinds of riders – those who have been wrecked and those that will be.  Derek is both.  It’s just part of the ride – but that doesn’t mean the person that caused the wreck shouldn’t have to pay for the damage.  And that’s what the Merman Motorcycle Lawyers are all about – we make the wrongdoer pay.