When You Lay Your Bike Down, GET RUDE So You Can Get Back Up!

Riding a motorcycle can be thrilling, but when a motorcycle accident occurs, the consequences can be devastating. Don’t let insurance companies give you the usual run-around after an accident. At RUDIN LAW, we FIGHT BACK for your rights.

Any auto accident is hazardous, but motorcycle accidents can often be more severe because motorcyclists lack the protective barriers and safety features found in cars. Motorcyclists should always follow speed limits, wear helmets, and avoid riding under the influence. Drivers should also watch out for motorcycles and share the road with them to keep everyone safe.

While there are measures in place to protect motorcyclists as much as possible, including the requirement that safety helmets be worn, accidents can and do happen anytime and anywhere. Common causes of motorcycle wrecks, include:

• Excessive speed
• Drinking alcohol
• Driving while distracted
• Hazardous roads
• Reckless driving
• Bad weather
• Mechanical failure
• Driver fatigue

Whether you’re in Louisiana, Texas, or anywhere else in the country, RUDIN LAW is ready to take on those responsible for your injuries and get you the justice you deserve. We are here to stand up and fight back. And to that, we say: it’s time to stop letting the insurance company push you around, it’s time to stop being polite… and GET RUDE with RUDIN LAW.

The Fatal Ride: A Glimpse into Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents differ from standard car accidents due to the vulnerability of motorcyclists and the operational characteristics of motorcycles. Nationally, motorcyclists are overrepresented in crashes and fatalities.

Louisiana: According to a report by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, in 2022, there were 1,537 motorcycle-related crashes on Louisiana’s roads, and 91 motorcyclists lost their lives. According to that same report, in 2022, the national fatality rate for motorcyclists per 100 million vehicle miles traveled was 22 times more than the passenger car occupant fatality rate.

Texas: According to a report by the Texas Department of Transporation, in 2023, approximately 600 motorcyclists lost their lives while 2,400 were injured in Texas.

Comparative Fault in Louisiana and Texas

The systems of determining fault in Louisiana and Texas operate differently. Comparative fault (also known as, comparative negligence) is a legal principle used in personal injury claims to divide fault among parties involved in an accident.

Pure comparative fault allows any party to recover compensation for accident-related losses as long as they are not entirely to blame for the accident. Twelve states, including Louisiana, follow pure comparative negligence, meaning there is no upper limit barring recovery short of 100%. In Louisiana, a pure comparative negligence system, you can still receive compensation for an accident even if you are partially at fault. For example, if your claim is worth $15,000 but you’re found to be one-third responsible, you can still collect $10,000.

In Texas, you can sue for damages even if you are partially at fault for an accident. However, the modified comparative fault rule followed in Texas states that a plaintiff can only recover damages if they are less than 50% at fault. If the plaintiff is more than 50% at fault, then they are not entitled to any recovery. The amount they can recover will be reduced proportionally to their level of fault.

Regardless of whether you are in Louisiana, Texas, or anywhere else across the United States, when you hire RUDIN LAW, we make sure the parties responsible for hurting you pay their fair share.

The Clock is Ticking on Your Deadline to File a Lawsuit

As of July 1, 2024, claimants in both Louisiana and Texas have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. But do not wait until the last minute. Information and evidence gathering should begin immediately following the crash. And the sooner you contact RUDIN LAW, the sooner we can begin building your case. We’re ready to act fast so you should be ready to call us as soon as disaster strikes.