# Jonesboro *Motorcycle Accident Attorneys*

Even careful riders can be wrecked by a single distracted or negligent driver. Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers represent injured motorcyclists in Jonesboro and throughout Jackson Parish. Our attorneys are ready to build your claim, handle the insurance company, and fight for the full compensation you deserve.

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## Cases

## From Motorcycle Wreck *to Real Recovery in Jonesboro*

- **[$900,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/mansfield-roadway-obstruction-900k-settlement)** — Motor Vehicle Accident: A truck towing a large piece of equipment blocked a rural roadway, leading to a collision that left our client with rib and ankle fractures.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/18-wheeler-wrongful-death-1m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: A series of truck collisions on a rural roadway resulted in catastrophic injuries and the wrongful death of our client.
- **[$900,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/oilfield-truck-accident-900k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: Clients were rear-ended by an oilfield service truck, resulting in shoulder and wrist injuries and the aggravation of a hernia.
- **[$755,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/rear-end-collision-755k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A distracted driver failed to stop for our client’s vehicle, causing injuries, including sacroiliac joint dysfunction and post-concussion syndrome.
- **[$650,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/shreveport-trip-and-fall-650k-settlement)** — Trip and Fall: A caterer suffered major shoulder and knee injuries requiring surgery after tripping over a loose board that the facility had failed to repair.
- **[$826,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/haughton-rear-end-accident-826k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A client was rear-ended in Haughton by a distracted driver, resulting in herniated discs and central stenosis.
- **[$675,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/desoto-parish-distracted-driver-675k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: Our client sustained spinal injuries and chronic headaches after being rear-ended by a distracted driver in Desoto Parish.
- **[$850,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/shreveport-rear-end-accident-850k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A driver’s failure to yield on LA 3132 led to a high-impact rear-end collision, causing the client to suffer multi-level disc disease and chronic pain.
- **[$2,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-tire-defect-2m-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An 18-wheeler driver suffered severe facial and internal injuries after a defective tire blew out, causing the truck to flip several times.
- **[$2,700,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/slip-and-fall-head-injury-2-7m-settlement)** — Slip and Fall: A client suffered a head injury after slipping on unattended mop water in a facility that failed to post warning signs.
- **[$16,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/wrongful-death-18-wheeler-16m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: A tragic head-on collision caused by a speeding 18-wheeler resulted in the wrongful death of a mother and great-grandmother and injuries to an infant.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/premises-liability-roadway-collapse-1m-settlement)** — Premises Liability: The client was a passenger in a vehicle when the roadway suddenly collapsed, causing vertebral compression fractures and significant PTSD.
- **[$2,150,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/wrongful-death-2-15m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: The client suffered fatal injuries when the defendant ran a stop sign, causing a collision that resulted in multiple broken bones and severe head trauma.
- **$1,600,000** — Truck Accidents: Former sheriff's deputy, age 72, was rear-ended by a heavy-duty work truck, aggravating a degenerative neck problem.
- **[$1,275,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-collision-1-275m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client was a passenger when another driver ran a stop sign, causing a t-bone collision resulting in a broken femur requiring surgery.
- **[$750,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-accident-750k-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An 18-wheeler lost power and rolled back into the client's vehicle, aggravating a pre-existing lower back injury.
- **[$2,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-2m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client's pre-existing Chiari malformation was aggravated in a rear-end collision, requiring a posterior craniotomy.
- **[$650,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-distracted-driver-collision-650k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client was turning into a gas station when struck from behind by a distracted driver, resulting in neck injuries requiring a 2-level cervical fusion.
- **[$465,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-accident-leads-to-neck-surgery-465k-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An inattentive 18-wheeler driver made an improper turn, causing a collision that aggravated the client's pre-existing neck injury requiring surgery.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-collision-1m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: An 84-year-old client suffered multiple injuries when a vehicle turned left in front of her, causing a t-bone collision.
- **[$2,500,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/pedestrian-hit-by-sleeping-driver-2-5m-settlement)** — Pedestrian Accidents: The client was helping a friend load car seats when struck by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel.
- **$987,525** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Logging truck’s failure to yield caused client to suffer fractures in the arm and leg, amputation of 3 toes, and shoulder injuries.
- **$1,000,000** — Premises Liability: Fall at a hotel convention center caused hand, neck, and low back injuries resulting in a 7-year recovery period.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Injuries to back, chest, shoulder, leg and spine requiring surgery.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended sustaining injuries to the neck, back, and knee.
- **$500,000** — Wrongful Death/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was struck and killed during daylight hours while retrieving an item from the highway.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was t-boned by a city vehicle sustaining neck and back injuries, TMJ, and headaches that required physical therapy and multiple injections.
- **$504,150** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended causing injuries to the neck and right side of the body. Client’s neck injury required surgery.
- **$545,000** — Cycling/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client on a bicycle was hit by a police patrol car causing brain damage, and injuries to the head, neck, legs, and arm.
- **$550,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended by a big rig causing low back and neck pain; physical recovery and treatment included injections, physical therapy, and counseling.
- **$625,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Head-on collision led to wrist and hand injuries that required surgery, seat belt injuries, pain in the neck, sternum, pelvis, abdomen, shoulder, and back, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- **$650,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: 18-wheeler driver was rear-ended by another 18-wheeler causing headaches and neck injury.
- **$663,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was backed into while on the job at an oil field site. Collision resulted in numerous back and neck injuries requiring surgeries.
- **$665,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision/Wrongful Death: Client went to the aid of a vehicle accident victim and was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.
- **$685,000** — Premises Liability: Client sustained two broken legs from a fall over an unreasonably dangerous tripping hazard.
- **$800,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Head-on collision that left client with back and neck injuries as well as seat belt injuries. Client’s recovery was lengthy and included physical therapy and injections.
- **$800,606** — Motor Vehicle Collision: A defendant driver's unprotected left turn caused a collision, resulting in a severely broken leg requiring surgery, PTSD, loss of independence, and job loss for the client.
- **$950,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: 18-wheeler driver turned left, without the protection of a green arrow, in front of client. The collision caused injuries to the hand, neck, shoulder, low back, hip, foot, ankle, and eye.
- **$950,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was hit by a delivery truck and the vehicle rolled over. Client’s injuries included six broken ribs and a neck injury requiring extensive medical treatment.
- **$987,610** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended multiple times by a big rig causing PTSD, spinal injuries requiring spinal fusion surgery, physical therapy, and counseling.
- **$1,000,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was hit by a commercial vehicle that ran a stop sign. Injuries to the knee, neck, and back requiring interventional pain management.
- **$1,000,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended by a drunk driver of an 18-wheeler causing client to suffer short-term memory loss and injuries to the head, neck, shoulders, and back.
- **$1,151,000** — Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was struck by a vehicle in a gas station parking lot. Client suffered head and brain damage resulting in memory loss.
- **$1,250,000** — Wrongful Death: Client’s husband died due to a logging truck running a red light.
- **$1,375,000** — Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client sustained injuries to head, leg and wrist. Client’s broken leg required surgery. In addition, client sought treatment with a neurologist for his head injury and cognitive issues.
- **$5,100,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client’s motorcycle was hit by a car leaving him in the ICU with facial injuries, arm injuries, and amputation of one leg.
- **$1,996,460** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended while sitting at a stop sign. Neck and back injuries resulting in headaches and disability. Neck injury required surgery.
- **$1,855,500** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Defendant driver’s failure to stop at a stop sign caused a collision injuring the client’s leg and ankle (required surgery), knee, hip, back, and chest. The airbags deployed, causing airbag injuries.
- **$1,500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was hit head-on by a delivery truck sustaining injuries to the knee, hand, neck, and back. Neck injury required surgery.
- **$1,400,000** — Workplace Injury: A piece of loading equipment fell on client causing spinal injuries resulting in partial disability.

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## Jonesboro Motorcycle Crash Cases We Handle

Motorcycle wrecks in Jonesboro are rarely random. The same bad driving habits show up again and again, and riders usually pay the highest price. Our firm helps clients with cases involving:

- ### Left-Turn and Failure-to-Yield Wrecks
  A driver glances up, thinks the lane is clear, and turns straight across a rider’s path. These wrecks often happen in seconds and leave riders with broken bones, head injuries, and smashed bikes. We dig into the scene, witness accounts, vehicle damage, and impact angles to show who cut off the rider.
- ### Distracted Driving Hits
  Phones, dash screens, food, and simple inattention can wipe out a rider’s chance to react. These crashes are common in both motorcycle and car accident cases in Jonesboro, especially when a driver drifts, brakes late, or never sees another vehicle at all. We work to prove that lack of attention caused the wreck.
- ### Truck Collisions
  A rider has little protection in [truck accidents](https://ricekendig.com/jonesboro-truck-accident-attorneys) involving box trucks, work trucks, delivery vans, or 18-wheelers. These cases often involve larger insurance policies, company records, and fast-moving defense teams. We move quickly to lock down the evidence before it disappears.
- ### Rear-End Motorcycle Crashes
  A low-speed hit between two cars can throw a motorcyclist off the bike and onto the pavement. Rear-end wrecks near stoplights, backed-up traffic, or slowing vehicles can leave riders with spinal trauma, wrist fractures, and serious road rash.
- ### Dangerous Road Surface Cases
  Loose gravel, broken pavement, deep potholes, uneven patches, and sloppy construction zones can turn a routine ride into a disaster. When a road defect played a role, we look at whether a public body or outside contractor failed to fix a hazard that put riders at risk.
- ### Hit-and-Run and Uninsured Driver Claims
  Some drivers flee. Others stay but carry too little insurance or none at all. A crash like that does not end the case. We look at every path to recovery, including uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.

## Serious Motorcycle Injuries That Often Follow a Crash

A motorcycle rider does not have the steel frame, airbags, or enclosed cabin that people in passenger vehicles take for granted. That lack of protection is why so many Jonesboro motorcycle cases involve trauma that lasts long after the wreck scene is cleared.

We pursue damages tied to injuries such as:

- Severe road rash and skin damage:
  Sliding across pavement can tear through layers of skin, lead to infection, require grafting, and leave lasting scars.
- Traumatic brain injuries:
  Even with a helmet, a rider can suffer a concussion or more serious brain trauma that affects memory, concentration, balance, and day-to-day life.
- Spinal cord and back injuries:
  Herniated discs, vertebral fractures, nerve damage, and paralysis can change every part of a person’s routine and future.
- Broken bones and crush injuries:
  Arms, wrists, ribs, legs, hips, and shoulders often absorb the force when a rider is thrown from the bike or pinned in the collision.
- Emotional harm after the wreck:
  Fear, sleep problems, flashbacks, depression, and anxiety can stay with a rider long after physical wounds begin to heal.

A Jonesboro motorcycle accident attorney from Rice & Kendig can build a claim around the full impact of those injuries, not just the first hospital bill.

## Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Accident in Jonesboro

What a rider does in the first hours and days after a Jonesboro wreck can affect both medical recovery and the strength of the claim. Fast action helps preserve proof, tie the injuries to the wreck, and keep the insurance company from controlling the story early.

### Get Medical Care Right Away

A rider can feel charged with adrenaline and miss the first signs of a brain injury, internal bleeding, or spinal damage. A same-day or next-day medical visit creates a record that ties the crash to your condition.

### Save the Scene and Your Gear

Photos matter. Witness names matter. Your helmet, jacket, gloves, and damaged bike matter too. Do not throw away gear, repair the motorcycle, or let the insurance company take control of the evidence before your lawyer sees it.

### Say Less and Protect the Claim

Do not guess, do not apologize, and do not give a recorded statement just because an adjuster asks for one. Insurance companies look for words they can twist into shared blame. Let your lawyer handle those calls.

## What Compensation Can We Win for You After a Motorcycle Crash

A serious motorcycle wreck can hit every part of a person’s life at once. The right claim should account for far more than the initial property loss or the first hospital invoice. Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers pursue damages that reflect both the immediate harm and the long-term fallout.

### Economic Damages

Economic damages cover the financial losses tied to the wreck. These may include emergency care, surgery, hospital bills, rehab, medication, future treatment, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, motorcycle repair or replacement, damaged riding gear, travel for treatment, and other out-of-pocket costs caused by the crash.

### Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages cover the human impact of the collision. These may include physical pain, mental distress, loss of enjoyment of life, sleep disruption, emotional trauma, physical limitations, and the ways the injuries affect daily routines, independence, and overall quality of life.

### Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are not available in every Louisiana motorcycle accident case. In Louisiana, exemplary damages may be awarded when the injuries were caused by a defendant’s wanton or reckless disregard for others’ safety, and the defendant’s intoxication while operating a motor vehicle was a cause-in-fact of the injuries.

## Louisiana Motorcycle Laws That May Affect Your Case

Recent changes to Louisiana law have made motorcycle injury claims tougher in several ways. A Jonesboro motorcycle accident attorney has to know how those rules may affect value, proof, and timing.

### Filing Deadlines Matter

Louisiana’s survival action law, [Civil Code art. 2315.1](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=109370), and wrongful death law, [Civil Code art. 2315.2](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=109371), now use the “one year from death or two years from the injury, whichever is longer” framework in many cases. Waiting is still risky because witness memories fade, vehicles get repaired, and crash evidence disappears fast.

### The 51% Fault Rule Can Shut Down a Claim

Under the Louisiana [Civil Code art. 2323](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=109387), an injured person who is found **51% or more at fault** can recover nothing. That gives insurers a stronger reason to blame the rider for speed, lane position, helmet use, or any other detail they can cite.

### “No Pay, No Play” Can Cut Damages Hard

Under [La. R.S. 32:866](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=88612), an uninsured owner or operator can lose recovery for the first **$100,000 of bodily injury** and the first **$100,000 of property damage**, subject to statutory exceptions. That issue needs to be checked early in the case.

### Past Medical Bills Are Treated Differently Now

Under [La. R.S. 9:2800.27](https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=1188021), Louisiana limits recovery of many past medical expenses to the amounts actually paid, plus applicable cost-sharing amounts paid or owed, rather than the full billed amount. That can change how damages are presented in a motorcycle case.

### Helmet Rules Still Matter

Louisiana’s helmet law can become a defense issue in motorcycle cases. Louisiana riders also need to know the standing motorcycle statutes:

- La. R.S. 32:190
  requires the use of a proper safety helmet.
- La. R.S. 32:191.1
  gives motorcycles full use of a lane and bars lane splitting.
- Road-condition claims often turn on
  La. R.S. 48:35
  , which addresses public-road safety, maintenance, and duties tied to roads, highways, bridges, and streets.

Even when a helmet issue does not block a claim, the other side may still use it to argue for more fault or less money.

### The Housley Presumption Is Gone

Under the [Code of Evidence art. 306.1](https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=1428930), the lack of a prior medical history does not create a presumption that the crash caused the injury. That makes solid medical records and doctor support even more valuable in motorcycle claims.

Don’t Let the Driver *Rewrite the Crash*

Motorcycle cases can turn into blame fights fast. Rice & Kendig can help protect the evidence, push back on bias, and pursue full recovery.

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## What Clients Say About *Working with Rice & Kendig*

- They were there to support me all the way. Even when I wanted to give up, honestly.
- I genuinely feel like Rice & Kendig had my best interest at heart and they made sure that nothing was left out.
- I knew that they would take care of us, and I would definitely recommend them to anybody.
- Rice & Kendig are very good at seeing what the weakness in our case is and what the strength is and developing both sides of the case.
- They take great care of you. They care, and they make sure that you get what you need, they make sure that you're okay.
- I suggest Rice & Kendig if you want someone who cares about you and your situation.
- They did such a good job fighting for us and not dragging it on... Thanks to Rice & Kendig, the matter was over within a year.
- He called me every day, made sure I was okay... he was just perfect. You couldn't ask for a better attorney.
- They took care of us right away. They were loving.

## BENEFITS

## Why Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers *for a Jonesboro Motorcycle Crash Case*

- **A Firm Built for Serious Injury Cases**: Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers handles serious injury and motor vehicle wreck claims as a major part of the firm’s work. If you need a dedicated attorney team, you want one that knows how to handle severe injuries, disputed fault, and insurance pushback.
- **Results That Carry Weight**: The firm’s record includes major recoveries in wrongful death, truck wreck, and motor vehicle accident cases. That kind of history can matter when a Jonesboro motorcycle accident lawyer is pushing for full value on a serious claim.
- **Trial Pressure Changes Settlement Talks**: Insurance companies act differently when they know a case is being built for trial. A strong Jonesboro motorcycle accident attorney can put real pressure on the defense when they try to lowball or blame the rider.
- **Strong Doctor and Expert Connections**: Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers works with doctors, specialists, and other professionals who help support serious injury claims. That can be a big advantage for clients looking for motorcycle accident attorneys in Jonesboro after a crash with heavy medical issues.
- **No Fee Unless We Recover Money**: Our legal services are accessible to all, regardless of financial status, as we work on a contingency basis. We provide free initial consultations and only collect attorney's fees if we successfully recover compensation for your injury case.

## Your Local Advocates:

## Serving Jonesboro and Nearby *Jackson Parish Communities*

We are proud to help riders in:

- Hodge
- North Hodge
- East Hodge
- Quitman
- Chatham

## Your Story Deserves to Be Heard

## Put an Experienced Jonesboro Motorcycle Accident Attorney to Work for You

A wreck can leave you stuck with surgery, missed work, bike damage, and an insurer already looking for a discount on your claim. Let our team take over the legal fight while you focus your energy on healing.

Contact us for a free consultation. No upfront fee. No pressure. Just straight answers and serious case work.

## FAQ

## Jonesboro Motorcycle Accident *FAQ*

### Do I have to wear a helmet on a motorcycle in Louisiana?

**Yes**. Louisiana law requires both the operator and passenger of a motorcycle to wear a safety helmet that meets the state’s approved standards, so helmet use is not optional in a normal street-riding case. This requirement is critical because non-compliance, or even using a helmet that doesn't meet standards, can be used by the defense to argue for shared fault.

### Can I get a copy of the crash report after the wreck?

**Yes.** Louisiana law says state police, local police departments, and sheriff’s offices must provide crash reports, and the statute also sets fee limits for those copies. Our firm can handle the request for this report on your behalf to ensure we have the necessary documentation to build your case.

### Who can be held liable for a motorcycle accident in Jonesboro?

The at-fault driver is not always the only party responsible for a motorcycle wreck. Depending on the facts, liability may also fall on an employer, a trucking company, a vehicle owner, a parts manufacturer, or even a public entity responsible for unsafe road conditions.

### How does a Jonesboro motorcycle accident attorney build a strong case?

A strong claim usually starts with crash-scene evidence, witness statements, medical records, bike damage, and any available video or electronic data. A Jonesboro motorcycle accident attorney also works to prove fault, document the rider’s losses, and push back when the insurance company tries to shift blame.

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