Motorcycle accidents can cause severe injuries involving broken bones, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and disfiguring wounds. When a motorcycle is involved in a crash, it’s often against larger vehicles with greater horsepower; leaving them with very little protection. When a rider suffers injury on the road, it can be costly and take time to fully recover.
Motorcycle accidents can be devastating in terms of personal injuries and lost income. These types of accidents also typically result in substantial medical bills, which means legal representation could be critical to getting the compensation you deserve.
Why Hire a Broussard Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
The sooner you have legal counsel monitoring your case to ensure you get what you deserve for lost wages and medical bills, the better you can recover from this unfortunate event. A comprehensive motorcycle accident attorney can help you navigate the legal system to file a claim and get the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.
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Proving Negligence in Motorcycle Accident Cases
The most important part of a motorcycle accident injury claim is proving negligence. If you cannot clearly show that the other party was at fault for your injuries, you cannot collect any compensation for your losses. Proving negligence can be tricky, especially if the other driver claims that you were at fault for the accident. There are four elements your lawyer must prove to build a strong case and prove negligence:
- Duty of Care: When showing negligence, the first thing you need to prove is that the other driver had a duty of care for your safety. All drivers have this duty to all other road users. You must show that the defendant violated this duty and was negligent.
- Breach of Duty: If the other party was a driver, you must show that they breached their duty of care by performing some unsafe act while operating their vehicle. This could be running a stop sign or failing to yield while turning left.
- Causation: You must also show “cause,” which means that your accident wouldn’t have happened if it were not for the other driver’s actions (or lack thereof). For example, if another driver failed to yield while turning left and hit you. As a result, your attorney could argue this demonstrates negligence.
- Damages: It would help if you showed that you suffered a physical, emotional, or financial injury due to the crash to recover compensation for those injuries. Damages also cover a crashed or totaled motorcycle.
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Motorcycle Safety Tips
Riding a motorcycle is a fun yet dangerous activity. There are many precautions that riders can take to ensure their safety and reduce the likelihood of an accident. Here are some essential safety tips to follow when riding a motorcycle:
Wear Your Helmet
Even if it isn’t required by law in your state, you should always wear a helmet while riding your bike. Helmets protect against brain injuries and can help save your life in the event of an accident. They’re also helpful in protecting your face and deflecting debris while driving.
Wear Bright Clothing
For maximum visibility, wear bright clothing. It will make you more visible to other drivers on the road, especially in the dark or poor weather conditions. You should also wear reflective strips on your jacket and helmet so that other drivers can easily see you from a distance.
Avoid Distractions
Avoid distractions at all costs when riding your motorcycle, this includes listening to music or using your cell phone. If you need to use your phone for any reason, pull over and stop in a safe location first before using it. Your eyes need to stay on the road to avoid accidents with other motorists or pedestrians crossing the street.
Obey Traffic Rules
Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience, especially at high speeds. However, you must obey traffic rules and avoid reckless driving. Even if you want to ride aggressively, other motorists are often unaware of your presence on the road, putting you at greater risk of a crash.
Take a Safety Course
If you haven’t ridden a motorcycle before, or if it has been years since the last time you sat on one, consider taking a safety course to refresh your knowledge of the basics of riding. Local dealerships or community centers often offer these courses.
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Actions to Take After Motorcycle Accident
For most people, a motorcycle accident is a traumatic experience. The victim may not be able to think straight and may have no idea what to do after the accident. Consequently, they may not take necessary actions and make crucial mistakes that affect their legal rights and ability to recover compensation.
If you’re involved in a motorcycle crash, you need to know what to do if you want to protect your rights. Here are some of the actions you should take:
- Stop the motorcycle and check yourself and other victims for injuries
- Dial 911 to call the police and ambulance to the accident scene (if anyone is injured)
- Seek medical attention (if injured)
- Take photos of your injuries and damaged bike
- Get contact information from other parties involved in the accident and witnesses
- Record accident scene details (weather, traffic, and road conditions)
- Don’t admit fault or make statements about the accident to anyone
- Call a lawyer to inform them of the crash for guidance on subsequent action
- Make your claim with insurance companies
- Save all medical and other records for future use in case of a lawsuit
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Motorcyclists are far more likely to be hurt in a severe accident than automobile drivers. Being injured in a motorcycle accident can be devastating to the rider and their family. After a Broussard motorcycle accident, consider contacting Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers to help you recover damages for your injuries and property damage. We charge no upfront fees or costs to start working on your case, so don’t hesitate to contact us today for help with your claim.
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