New Orleans Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Being Injured In A Motorcycle Accident in New Orleans Not Only Can Mean You Aren't Riding Your Motorcycle, But It May Also Mean You Aren't Working And May Be Costing You In Medical Bills, Lost Time, Plus The Pain You May Be Experiencing.
Time to Get Rude… Shouldn't Someone Pay Besides You?
Why Choose Rudin Law for Your Motorcycle Accident?
- Highly Reviewed & Rated – 5/5 star rating with 100+ Reviews on Google. See some of our client reviews below.
- Accidents Don’t Wait for Business Hours – Neither do the right lawyers. We’re available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Years of Experience – In our years of experience, we’ve recovered Millions for our clients.
- FREE Case Evaluation – You owe us nothing unless we win your case. This way, you can focus on recovery NOT the bill.
- We’re Not Afraid to Get Rude – When it comes to insurance companies, you can’t be polite. Our attorneys are willing to do what it takes to recover your compensation.
- Former Defense Attorneys – This is where tenacity and knowledge of the law matter. As former defense attorneys, our goal is to settle, but we are prepared to go to trial.
- Personalized Attention – We understand and respect that everyone’s needs are unique. We treat you with the attention you deserve.
Should I Get A Lawyer for My Motorcycle Accident?
Maybe you are the type of person who is hesitant to sue anyone. Still, you could be experiencing pain, suffering, and discomfort, dealing with piles of unexpected medical bills, time off work, and being confused about how to move forward.
Shouldn’t someone pay for what happened? Having a Personal Injury attorney is, unfortunately, a reality for ensuring you get what you deserve and what is right.
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If these things are what you are looking for in a law firm, then contact us to see how we can help you and your family.
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Motorcycle Accidents in Louisiana
People in passenger vehicles are surrounded by a steel frame, seat belt restraint systems, and airbags, while motorcyclists are exposed to more hazards on the open road. Even when a motorcyclist is driving safely and cautiously, an accident can occur due to no fault of the motorcyclist. Some of the most common types of motorcycle accidents involve the following:
- Side-swipes
- T-bone collisions
- Accidents caused by debris in the road
- Accidents caused by poor road conditions
- Left turn collisions
- Rear-end accidents
- Single motorcycle accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Blind spot accidents
- Failure to yield accidents
- Excessive speed accidents
Motorcyclists are at greater risk of being involved in an accident than other types of motorists. Our Attorneys are experienced and skilled at fighting on behalf of victims of motorcycle accidents.
What to do if you’ve been injured in an accident:
- Report your accident to the appropriate authorities ASAP. Ensure Authorities are contacted and document the scene. Get medical treatment for any injuries you have sustained, don’t “shake it off.” Some injuries, like traumatic brain injuries or internal injuries, can have delayed symptoms. The sooner you can receive medical attention, the better for your health and your case.
- Collect as much information as possible. You or someone you trust should attempt to get information from any involved parties. Important information can be the names of all parties involved and any eyewitnesses. If you were in a car crash, get the other driver’s insurance information too.
- Take photographs. Photograph the scene, your injuries, the causing factors of the accident, and anything you think may be relevant. If you were injured on someone’s property due to a dangerous condition, take photos of the dangerous condition.
- Get copies of all relevant documents. This can include police reports, incident reports, medical documents, and communications with insurance companies.
The more information you have about your case, the stronger your claim will be. If you were injured due to another’s carelessness, contact our experienced Louisiana Personal Injury lawyers to learn more about filing a claim.
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What Are the Leading Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in New Orleans?
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Drowsy driving
- Aggressive driving
- Poor road conditions
- Vehicle defects
- Failure to yield
- Inexperienced drivers
- Drunk driving
- Reckless driving
- Improper turns
- Failure to signal
- Driving on the wrong side of the road
- Sudden stops
- Inadequate following distance
- Uber/Lyft/rideshare accidents
Who Can Be Held at Fault in a Motorcycle Accident?
In a car accident injury case, identifying the parties responsible for the wreck is a critical step in securing fair compensation for your losses. Depending on the circumstances, any of the following parties could be at fault:
- The Other Driver – The other driver could be liable if their actions, such as speeding, drunk driving, or distracted driving, contributed to the accident.
- The Vehicle Owner – If the driver does not own the vehicle involved in the accident, the owner could be liable, especially if they knowingly allowed an unqualified driver to operate the vehicle.
- An Employer – If the driver was acting within the scope of their employment at the time of the accident, the employer could be vicariously liable for the employee’s actions.
- An Auto Manufacturer – If a vehicle defect contributed to the accident, the auto manufacturer could be liable for producing a faulty product.
- Local Authorities – Local or state government bodies could be liable if poor road conditions, inadequate signage, or other roadway issues contributed to the accident.
If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, you may also be eligible to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault and their insurance company.
What If I Am Partially at Fault for My Motorcycle Accident?
Louisiana has a “pure comparative negligence” system, which means you can still recover compensation from another party even if you’re partly to blame for an accident, regardless of level of fault. However, if you are partially at fault, the amount of compensation available to you will decrease based on your percentage of fault.
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Components of a Motorcycle Accident Case
You must prove that the other party caused your injury to have a successful personal injury claim. First, you must show that the other party owed you a duty of care and breached it. Southern Colorado defines duty of care as “ A person in control of a property using reasonable care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition for the protection of all persons whose presence is reasonably foreseeable.” This includes stopping at red lights. If a driver runs a red light, he or she has breached the duty of care. That breach put you and other motorists at risk.
Finally, you must prove that by breaching the duty of care, the other party caused your injuries. Using the previous example, you can prove causation if a driver runs a red light, hits your car, and breaks your leg. By running the red light, the driver caused an accident. The accident resulted in a broken leg. This is a straightforward example, but personal injury cases are generally much more complicated. That’s why hiring our Louisiana Vehicle Accident attorney is vital.
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Clients come to us from all over the New Orleans Metro area.
Locally we help families in Abita Springs, Gramercy, Grand Isle, Jean Lafitte, Lutcher, Madisonville, Pearl River, Terrytown, Marrero, Chalmette, Barataria, Empire, Lemannville, Port Sulphur, Killona, Romeville, Moonshine, Covington, Gretna, Harahan, Kenner, Mandeville, New Orleans, Slidell, Westwego, and throughout Orleans Parish.
