An Alexandria Bicycle Accident Lawyer Offers Comprehensive Legal Services

A lawyer from our firm will handle every aspect of your case while you recover. We will do everything possible to help you get the compensation you need. Some of the actions we can take on your behalf include:

Gathering Evidence

If you have any pictures or videos of your injuries or the accident scene, this will be helpful to your case. We may also access footage from nearby surveillance cameras. We can obtain your medical records and bills to establish the link between your injuries and the incident.

Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit or Claim

We will file your personal injury claim and handle all communication with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Our lawyers will negotiate for a fair settlement on your behalf. The insurance adjuster may not agree to the settlement we think you deserve. If this happens, we can take your case to court and fight for fair compensation.

Interviewing Eyewitnesses

If there were any witnesses to your bicycle accident and you have their contact information, we can call them and find out if they have any valuable information to share.

Working With Accident Reconstructionists and Medical Experts

An accident reconstructionist can investigate and analyze the incident and help us figure out how and why the crash occurred. A medical expert can discuss how you sustained your injuries and how they will affect you in the future. A bicycle accident lawyer from our firm will fight for justice and an adequate financial award to help you move on with your life.

Damages You May Be Entitled To After a Bicycle Accident in Louisiana

Louisiana allows injured bicyclists to demand economic and non-economic damages from negligent individuals, responsible companies, or insurers. Whether a claim involves individual negligence, premises liability, or product liability, the claimant deserves personal injury damages.

The following are economic and non-economic damages that a bicycle accident victim may receive compensation for:

  • Medical expenses, including emergency care, surgeries, and prescription medication
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost income
  • Diminished earnings
  • Temporary or permanent disability
  • Disfigurement
  • Loss of enjoyment of activities
  • Physical/emotional therapy costs
  • Paralysis

Your damages may include both past and future financial losses, like current medical bills and expenses you expect in the future.

A bicycle accident lawyer serving Alexandria will determine what damages you are owed and evaluate them to estimate how much compensation you may receive.

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You May Qualify for Punitive Damages After a Bike Crash Involving a Drunk Driver

Louisiana courts rarely award punitive damages to punish guilty parties for their especially offensive actions. Lawmakers drew attention to cases involving drunk drivers, per CC Art. 2315.4.

If a drunk driver strikes someone while biking, the bicyclist may be eligible to seek punitive damages above and beyond their normal damages, compensating for actual losses.

An Alexandria personal injury lawyer from our firm could help determine what damages may be available in your bicycle accident case.

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You Could Seek Wrongful Death Damages if You Lost a Loved One

You may pursue damages in a wrongful death case if you lost a close relative in a bicycle accident. These damages are intended to compensate you and your family for how your loved one’s death has affected you.  A wrongful death lawyer from our firm can meet with you to discuss your loss and its effects on your family. Your lawyer will tell you about the damages you may be eligible to collect, such as:

  • The cost of medical care your loved one incurred
  • Funeral and burial or cremation expenses
  • Lost earnings for your family
  • Your family’s grief and anguish
  • The loss of care and companionship you and your family are suffering

Comparative Negligence in Louisiana Bicycle Injury Cases

Louisiana operates under a rule called comparative negligence (CC Art. 2323 ), which says a plaintiff’s compensation award may be reduced by the amount of fault they contributed to the accident.

A lawyer could combat allegations of comparative negligence so that a plaintiff may have a better chance of recovering the full amount of the damages awarded. Anyone who believes they may be partially at fault could work with a personal injury attorney to pursue compensation.

You Can Explore Your Legal Options Risk-Free With Our Alexandria Law Firm

Your focus should not be figuring out how you will pay for a lawyer after experiencing a serious bike accident. If you’re facing financial hardship due to time off work and bills piling up, you may not be able to afford a personal injury attorney.

That’s why we offer our legal services on a contingency-fee-basis. When you choose an Alexandria bicycle accident lawyer from our firm, you do not pay a dime for our help unless we win your case. What a contingency fee pricing structure means for your bicycle accident claim is:

  • You get a free, no-obligation consultation to ask any related questions and discuss your case with a member of our legal team.
  • You don’t pay any upfront fees for our services.
  • We don’t charge you a retainer or hourly rate.
  • You don’t pay for your lawyer’s services unless we recover financial compensation.
  • We can start working on your case immediately.
  • We take our payment as a percentage of the money you recoup in your claim.

All these things mean you can explore your legal options and seek justice risk-free.

Millions Recovered for Personal Injury Clients in Louisiana

Achieving positive results for injury victims is our driving force. We know how critical it is to have the money you need to support yourself and your family during this physically, financially, and emotionally challenging time.

Our Alexandria accident injury lawyers have seen thousands of cases through to successful outcomes for personal injury victims and families in Louisiana. Millions have been recovered for our clients since our start. Our case settlements and verdicts include:

  • $5,250,000 for a car accident victim who suffered a traumatic brain injury
  • $2,000,000 for a client who suffered spinal cord injuries due to an automobile accident
  • $1,200,000 verdict won at trial for a motorcycle accident victim
  • $195,000 recovered in a motor vehicle accident that led to back injury without surgery

Case results will vary, but no matter what type of accident you were in, if you suffered harm due to the negligence of another, our legal team can fight for maximum compensation.

Louisiana Laws To Protect Bicycle Riders

All drivers and road users must exercise reasonable care to avoid or prevent injury or damage through collision with other persons and vehicles, including bicyclists. If a driver’s actions lead to injury after violating Alexandria city ordinances and Louisiana state laws, the driver may be found negligent and held liable for damages. Laws protecting bike riders that drivers must adhere to include the following:

  • When passing a bike rider, drivers must leave at least three feet of clearance.
  • It is illegal to harass, taunt, or throw things at bicycle riders and other vulnerable road users.
  • Car riders are forbidden from opening doors on the highway without making sure it doesn’t interfere with traffic or endanger another person.

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We Can Help if Your Bike Accident Involved Negligence

Bicycle incidents can arise from various factors, but negligence is one of the primary causes of accidents. When drivers, other bicyclists, or even pedestrians are careless or distracted, they can cause accidents with severe consequences. In Alexandria, LA, common causes of bike accidents include:

  • Drivers following or passing cyclists too closely
  • Merging with traffic unsafely
  • Speeding
  • Driving too fast for road conditions
  • Drunk driving
  • Texting while driving
  • Failing to yield the right-of-way
  • Disobeying traffic lights

All these instances involve negligence to some extent. If you believe your bike accident involved another person’s negligence, a lawyer from our firm can help.

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We’ve Helped Many Clients With Personal Injury Cases

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), falls are the most common bike accident. These typically cause only minor injuries, like road rash. If you suffered a fall due to someone else’s negligence, even minor injuries, you can still pursue compensation with us.

For instance, suppose you suffered a fractured wrist due to your bike slipping on an oil spill on the sidewalk. If the spill was in front of a business building, we could pursue compensation from the property owner. Careless motorists also cause many bike accidents, often leading to catastrophic injuries. If you’re the victim of a car crash, we may recover damages from the negligent driver or the vehicle owner’s auto insurer.

The Statute of Limitations in Your Case

Most personal injury claims in Louisiana must be filed within two years of the accident, per CC 3493.1.

This is one of the strictest time limits in the country and means that anyone considering a claim may need to consult a lawyer immediately following a bike accident, car accident, or any other personal injury. 

You also generally have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit, according to CC Art. 2315.2. The sooner you take action, the sooner you may receive compensation. Also, by acting promptly, you’ll allow us to collect evidence for your case before it disappears. For instance, if a pedestrian took photos of your accident scene, we will try to collect these before the person deletes them.

Get Help From an Alexandria Bicycle Accident Lawyer at Laborde Earles

Bicycle accidents can be especially devastating as the cyclist’s body is more exposed to trauma than a driver’s, for example. If you were injured, you would likely experience steep medical bills and other accident-related expenses.

No matter what caused your bicycle accident or whether you believe your actions contributed to the crash, a bicycle accident lawyer in Alexandria can help you face the legal aftermath. Your attorney will seek to hold the responsible party accountable for their actions. If you want to pursue a claim, contact us today to learn more and book a free consultation. Contact us or complete a free case evaluation form.

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