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A motorcycle accident can permanently change your life. For many years afterward you may have to deal with frustration, pain, lost income, and more. All of these will cause serious problems for not only you, but also your family. Our Monroe motorcycle accident lawyer understands the severe nature of injuries you will have to deal with after a crash, and is dedicated to helping accident victims just like you recover the necessary compensation.

Motorcycle laws in Louisiana

State law in Louisiana outlines many important motorcycle laws. These laws have been put in place to ensure that motorcyclists and other drivers are kept safe. It is important to comply with these laws at all times so the compensation you deserve is not put at risk. The most important motorcycle laws in the state are as follows:

  • Motorcycle endorsement: You must have a motorcycle endorsement on your license to operate a bike. You can obtain an endorsement by passing a motorcycle skills and knowledge test.
  • Motorcycle helmets: Louisiana is a universal motorcycle helmet state, meaning all bikers and their passengers are required to wear a helmet. Motorcycle helmets must also have a chin strap.
  • Protective eyewear: If your motorcycle windshield is not high enough to protect your face, you must wear protective eyewear while on your bike.
  • Lane splitting: Lane splitting occurs when a biker rides their motorcycle between two lanes of stopped or slow-moving traffic. Lane splitting is illegal in the state.

If you fail to comply with the above laws, the other party will likely argue that you contributed to the accident. If they are successful with that claim, it can significantly reduce the amount of damages you are able to recover.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

There are many different factors that contribute to motorcycle accidents. The most common of these are as follows:

  • Impaired driving
  • Reckless driving such as failure to yield, speeding, failing to pay attention to traffic, and tailgating
  • Driving drowsy or distracted
  • Cutting off a motorcyclist at an intersection
  • Swerving in front of a motorcycle
  • Improper lane changes

When any of the above causes a wreck, it will cause some of the most serious injuries.

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

There are many injuries that result from motorcycle accidents. Some of the most common include:

  • Loss of limbs
  • Bone fractures
  • Scrapes, bruises, and road rash
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries including debilitating pain and partial or total paralysis
  • Wrongful death

Motorcyclists have very little protection when they are out on the roads. As such, the injuries they sustain during a crash are some of the most catastrophic.

Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Monroe Can Help After an Injury

If you have been hurt in a crash, you need sound legal advice. At Rice & Kendig, LLC, our Monroe motorcycle accident lawyer can provide it so you obtain the full and fair financial compensation you deserve. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a free consultation and to get the legal help you need.

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