Slidell Motorcycle Accident Claims Attorneys
Motorcycle accident victims can feel like they are fighting an uphill battle trying to collect for their injuries. In order to recovery just compensation, you need a dedicated advocate on your side, someone who understands motorcycle accidents and the laws which apply. Our Slidell motorcycle accident claims attorneys are ready to help, and make sure that you are not cheated out of fair compensation. Please call us right away to learn more.
Causes of Motorcycle Accident Claims
Motorcycle collisions with other vehicles are typically the result of the driver of the other vehicle violating the motorcyclist’s right of way. A common scenario is for a car to make a left-hand turn into the path of an oncoming motorcycle.
Unsafe lane change is another way that a driver can violate a motorcyclist’s right of way resulting in a collision or causing the motorcycle to wreck without colliding into the vehicle. The driver may not realize they caused an accident, but that does not relieve them of responsibility for your injuries.
Single-vehicle motorcycle accidents are not uncommon and are often the result of a defective motorcycle or a defective roadway.
No Helmet
If you were not wearing a helmet when you were injured, you may have been told by friends, family or even the insurance company that you cannot collect compensation because of Louisiana’s mandatory helmet law. That is not true.
For head and brain injuries, your compensation can be reduced under comparative negligence, but for other types of injuries lack of helmet is irrelevant and does not affect the compensation you can receive.
Preserving Evidence
After a motorcycle accident, you may be anxious to get your bike up and running again. However, you should wait until you have spoken to our accident attorneys. We may need your motorcycle for evidence in your case. You should also hold onto any damaged gear and clothing from the crash, if possible.
It is important to act quickly after an accident, to preserve as much evidence as possible. Depending on the nature of your accident, you may not be able to remember what happened, and other witnesses are often unreliable, so we need to collect any evidence we can from the scene.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in Slidell or anywhere in Louisiana, we are here to help you recover the full compensation you deserve, even in the face of difficult challenges. Please call the Slidell motorcycle accident claims attorneys of Ron Austin & Associates, LLC, at (855) 816-8136 or contact us online today to schedule your free initial consultation and learn more.
