If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident caused by another driver’s carelessness, then you may be entitled to compensation. Because motorcycles leave the rider exposed, these accidents can lead to debilitating injuries.
This also means that the expenses associated with the crash pile up quickly. Medical bills, missing work, and potentially permanent disabilities can deplete your bank account and leave you feeling hopeless. Fortunately, if someone else acted carelessly and caused your accident, then they have a financial responsibility to cover your damages related to the crash.
How Our Firm Will Handle Your Case
A Terrytown motorcycle accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you fight for compensation. Our firm offers free consultations so that you can speak with one of our staff members about how the process works and how we can help you.
There are many ways that a Terrytown motorcycle accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can fight for your rights and ensure that you are being treated fairly throughout the legal process. Even before you file your lawsuit, there are important steps that your lawyer will take care of on your behalf.
Some of the things your lawyer will do for you include:
- Gathering evidence to show that the other party is at fault for the crash
- Figuring out who owes you compensation
- Calculating the value of your damages
- Reviewing insurance policies and making claims for benefits on your behalf
- Retaining experts to consult on your case and testify on your behalf
- Negotiating for a settlement
- Preparing for trial, if necessary
- Preparing you for any court appearances
Our staff will also keep you informed and updated about the progress of your case. We hope these services allow you to focus on your recovery free of disruptions.
We Work on a Contingency Fee Basis
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers works on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no up-front fees required to start, and if we aren’t able to secure you a settlement or court award, you don’t owe us attorney’s fees.
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How Negligence Can Cause Motorcycle Accidents
There are many reasons that a motorcycle wreck can happen. Although there are some situations where the motorcycle rider made a mistake and caused a crash, there are many others where another party is entirely at fault.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can investigate your accident to identify who may be liable for your damages. You may have a viable personal injury case for a crash caused by:
- A driver who fails to make sure an intersection is clear before entering
- A distracted driver who does not notice a motorcyclist merging onto the freeway
- A poorly maintained roadway that has severe potholes, cracks, or other unreasonable hazards
- A motorist tailgating a motorcycle and not leaving a safe distance between them
- An angry motorist who is consumed with rage and driving recklessly
- A motorcycle that suffers from some kind of defect like faulty brakes
- A motorcycle that received faulty or incomplete repairs from an auto body shop
Figuring out who is to blame and who may owe you compensation is one of the most critical initial steps towards recovering compensation. A Terrytown motorcycle accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can carefully analyze your situation to determine who is responsible for your accident.
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Motorcycle Crashes Can Lead to Serious Injuries
A motorcycle wreck often leads to serious and even permanent disabilities. Examples of catastrophic injuries in a motorcycle wreck include:
Spinal Cord Injuries
If you suffered any kind of damage to your spinal cord, you might find yourself facing paralysis and other limitations to your mobility.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
If you experience a substantial impact to your head, then your brain can suffer devastating consequences. A hard blow can lead to brain swelling, tissue damage, and internal brain bleeds. Some TBIs can result in permanent brain damage.
Road Rash
This is one of the most painful outcomes of a motorcycle accident. As your body slides or scrapes along the pavement, it can peel off layers of your skin. This often requires extensive medical treatment to prevent infection or disfigurement. Many road rash victims have to spend lengthy periods in the hospital as a result of this injury.
Broken or Crushed Bones
This is a very common injury in motorcycle accidents because the rider’s body often directly absorbs the impact of the crash. You may need surgery to address the breaks and experience limited mobility on a long-term or permanent basis.
These injuries can lead to incredibly expensive and long-term treatments. If another party’s negligence caused your accident, they might owe you compensation for all of the medical treatment you will need to make a full recovery. Regardless of how you were hurt in a motorcycle accident, you should seek medical treatment for your injuries so that you have evidence of them in your medical record.
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Per CC Art. 3492, there is a general one-year statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits in Louisiana, so don’t delay when it comes to taking legal action for your injuries.
To learn more about working with a Terrytown motorcycle accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you, call us today at (504) 777-7777. This free consultation with a member of our team is confidential, and there is no obligation to continue working with us. You have nothing to lose.
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