Motorcycle Accident Lawyer - Lafayette, LA

This depends on the circumstances present in your accident. Common examples of liability include a driver who failed to yield to a motorcyclist, a driver causing an accident while intoxicated behind the wheel, a driver causing an accident due to texting while driving, or a municipality failing to maintain its streets properly.

You can—and you can file that claim against any party that caused the accident, including the driver of the motorcycle on which you were a passenger, if he or she was liable for the accident. This means motorcycle passengers can file claims against negligent drivers even in single-vehicle accidents. The processes you use in the case would be the same as those involved in a standard motorcycle accident claim.

Under Louisiana state law, motorcyclists are required to wear helmets, whether they are the operator or a passenger. The only exceptions are if you are riding in a parade, or if your bike has supports installed that provide at least as much safety as a helmet or roll bar. That being said, not wearing a helmet does not preclude you from recovering damages if the other person in the accident was at fault—it might reflect poorly on you for your case, and it could influence the amount of money you recover, but it will not automatically prevent you from being compensated.

First and foremost, your focus should be on getting the medical attention you need. The most important thing is that you get healthy, and anything else can be worried about later. Speak to an attorney before calling any insurance company.

It’s impossible to give any accurate estimate of value for any type of personal injury claim without knowing all the facts of the case. In general, though, you can expect cases to be more valuable when there are more aggravating factors, such as driving while intoxicated.