Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Baton Rouge & Lake Charles, Louisiana

Have you been involved in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault? Do you know your legal options?

At the law offices of Simien & Simien, LLC, our highly trained legal team has decades of experience helping injury victims just like you to fight for the justice you deserve.

To find out how we can help explore your legal options, call us today at 225-224-2222 or simply fill out the “Free Case Evaluation” form located to the right — it’s 100 percent FREE.

At Simien & Simien, LLC, we’re here to help and don’t get paid unless we recover.

Popular Types Of Motorcycles

As with motor vehicles, there are many different makes and models of motorcycles that have been designed to cater to certain niches in the motorcycle marketplace.

Some of the styles include the following:

  • Street bikes
  • Sport bikes
  • Cruisers
  • Off-road/dirt bikes
  • Dual sport motorcycles
  • Tourers
  • Custom/choppers

These different styles have their respective strengths and weaknesses, which may make some more dangerous than others to the rider, to another vehicle or to a pedestrian.

Common Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Motorcyclists who are victims of crashes due to the negligence of a driver in a sedan, SUV or another larger motor vehicle are exposed to serious injury for which there may be due compensation.

An accident involving a motorcyclist may be the fault of the driver of the motor vehicle. Unfortunately, this can occur quite frequently as motorcyclists are sometimes difficult to see on the road and typically drivers are not looking out for them.

Conversely, motorcyclists can have a bad habit of zipping through traffic without signaling, making it more difficult for motor vehicles and pedestrians to be aware of their presence. Even a third scenario can occur between pedestrians and motorcyclists, who may unknowingly be in the path of a cyclist as he or she turns a corner, causing a serious accident and more than likely injury to both parties involved.

There are many causes of motorcycle accidents, including but not limited to:

  • Distracted or careless drivers
  • Inexperienced motorcyclists
  • Speeding or maneuvering drivers
  • Violation of the motorcyclists’ right of way
  • Drivers’ inability to recognize motorcyclists on the road
  • Dense traffic
  • Improper use/lack of signaling

These circumstances and numerous others can contribute to motorcycle crashes that, if not fatal, will result in serious physical trauma and, in some cases, loss of a limb, to the driver or others involved.

If you feel that your motorcycle accident was caused because the other driver did not take reasonable care in operating his or her vehicle, then it is imperative you act quickly to make a claim. However, the window of opportunity to do so is limited, as the state of Louisiana mandates that a claim for damages must be filed within one year of the date of the accident.

Because the laws surrounding motorcycle accidents can be difficult to interpret, those involved in such an incident need an experienced legal ally. When a motorcycle accident occurs due to the negligence of another, the law offices of Simien & Simien, LLC, are available to assist you or your loved one in working toward recovering compensation that may be due to you.

Frequent Injuries Riders Experience After A Crash

Because motorcyclists’ bodies are not protected by their vehicle, the list of injuries that can be sustained is almost endless.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported the following as some of the most commonly occurring injuries:

  • Hemorrhaging and loss of consciousness
  • Crushing of the bones in the lower extremities
  • Pelvic fracture
  • Severe brain damage
  • Neck and/or back trauma
  • Facial disfigurement
  • Loss of limb
  • Further internal injuries

This is certainly not an exhaustive list, as each crash circumstance will vary due to a number of factors. In situations where brain damage, internal hemorrhaging or other internal injuries may occur, seeking medical attention is of the utmost importance

In the case of brain trauma or another internal injury, even concussions may go undetected if the victim does not seek a medical opinion, which is why it is necessary to do so even if he or she does not think they have incurred any injury.

Contact Our Louisiana And Texas Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Today

At Simien & Simien, LLC, the goal of our injury attorneys is to provide our clients with intelligent and efficient legal services. In the case of a motorcycle accident, time is of the essence.

With a tremendous amount of legal experience, the law offices or Simien & Simien, LLC, have a team of knowledgeable, highly skilled lawyers and staff members who are ready to assist the victims of motorcycle crashes.

Our firm has attorneys who are licensed in both Louisiana and Texas to provide personal injury services in those states. The firm, with appropriate local counsel, provides representation in other states as well.

To find out how we could help you, simply fill out the 100 percent FREE and strictly confidential “Case Evaluation” form at the top of the page or call us toll-free at 225-224-2222.

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