# Shreveport *Bicycle Accident Lawyers*

A driver on Youree Drive isn’t paying attention and doesn't see you until it's too late, leaving you on the pavement with a broken bike, injuries, and an insurance adjuster already working against you. Since the 1970s, Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers has defended injured Louisianans from insurance tactics used to minimize cyclist claims, like blaming riders for visibility, downplaying road rash, or rushing lowball settlements. Our Shreveport bicycle accident lawyers push back on all of it.

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## Cases

## Results That *Changed Lives*

- **[$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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## Awards & Recognition
- Super Lawyers
- Accredited Business
- Preeminent
- Avvo 10 Superb
- Top 100
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- Advacates Forum
- Top 100 2020
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## Common Types of Bicycle Accidents We Handle in Shreveport

Bicycle accidents happen for many reasons, but some patterns show up again and again on Shreveport's streets. Below are some of the most common cases our Shreveport bicycle accident attorneys handle. If your accident doesn't fall into one of these categories, we can still help.

- ### Dooring Accidents
  When drivers or passengers suddenly open car doors without checking for cyclists, the results can be catastrophic. These accidents often occur in busy areas like Texas Street in downtown Shreveport. We help injured cyclists prove driver negligence and recover compensation for injuries caused by careless door opening.
- ### Right Hook Collisions
  These dangerous crashes happen when drivers make right turns without checking for cyclists in bike lanes or on the shoulder. Whether on Line Avenue or Kings Highway, right-hook accidents often result in serious injuries. Our team investigates thoroughly to establish driver fault and secure fair compensation.
- ### Left Cross Accidents
  When drivers turning left fail to yield to oncoming cyclists, devastating collisions can occur. These accidents frequently happen at busy intersections like Youree Drive and Kings Highway. We work with accident reconstruction experts to prove driver negligence and fight for maximum compensation.
- ### [Rear-End Collisions](https://ricekendig.com/shreveport-rear-end-collision-lawyer)
  Distracted or speeding drivers who fail to notice cyclists can cause catastrophic rear-end crashes. These accidents often result in severe spinal injuries, head trauma, and other life-changing injuries. Our attorneys gather evidence from traffic cameras, witness statements, and accident scenes to build strong cases.
- ### Intersection Accidents
  Crashes at intersections often result from drivers running red lights, rolling through stop signs, or failing to yield. Our team understands Shreveport's traffic patterns and investigates thoroughly to establish liability and secure fair compensation.
- ### Sideswipe Accidents
  When drivers pass too closely or drift into bike lanes, cyclists can suffer serious injuries from sideswipe collisions. We help victims document their injuries, prove driver negligence, and recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

## Types of Bicycle Accident Injuries We Handle

Bicycle accidents often result in severe injuries due to cyclists' vulnerability on the road. At Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers, we understand how these injuries affect your life and future. We handle cases involving:

- Head injuries and [traumatic brain injury](https://ricekendig.com/shreveport-brain-injury-lawyer) (TBI);
- [Spinal cord injuries](https://ricekendig.com/shreveport-spinal-cord-injury-lawyer) and paralysis;
- [Broken bones and fractures](https://ricekendig.com/shreveport-broken-bones-lawyer);
- [Amputation injuries](https://ricekendig.com/shreveport-amputation-injury-lawyer) from crush impacts;
- Road rash and severe skin abrasions;
- Internal injuries;
- Joint injuries;
- Facial injuries and dental trauma;
- Psychological trauma and PTSD.

Our team works closely with medical experts to document your injuries and fight for full compensation that covers both your current and future medical needs.

## Steps You Should Take After a Bicycle Accident

Your actions after a bicycle crash can significantly impact your health and legal case. Here's what you should do:

### Prioritize Your Safety and Health

Get to a safe location and seek immediate medical attention, even if you think your injuries are minor. Some injuries, like concussions or internal trauma, may not show symptoms immediately. Prompt medical care creates documentation that supports your case later.

### Document Everything

Call the Shreveport Police Department to file an official report, even for a minor-seeming crash. If you're able, take photos of your bicycle damage, vehicle damage, road conditions, your injuries, the accident scene, and the driver's license plate and insurance information. Get contact information from witnesses and note the weather conditions. This evidence strengthens your case significantly.

### Preserve Evidence

Don't repair or dispose of your damaged bicycle. It's evidence that matters to your claim. Keep all damaged gear, including your helmet, protective equipment, torn clothing, and damaged shoes. These items help prove the crash's impact and support your claim for damages.

### Watch What You Say

Never apologize or discuss fault, even if you think you might have contributed to the accident. Don't post about the crash on social media or give statements to insurance companies without your attorney present.

### Contact Our Lawyers Before the Insurance Company

Insurance adjusters often try to minimize bicycle accident claims or blame cyclists. Let our experienced Shreveport bicycle accident attorneys handle all communication with insurance companies to protect your rights.

## Types of Compensation Available After a Bicycle Accident

At Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers, we fight to recover all available compensation you're entitled to after a bicycle accident. Louisiana law recognizes various forms of damages to make injured cyclists whole again.

### Economic Damages

Economic damages cover the actual financial losses you've experienced and will face in the future:

- Current and future medical expenses;
- Lost wages and earning capacity;
- Bicycle and equipment replacement;
- Transportation costs;
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation;
- Home modifications, if needed.

### Non-Economic Damages

These damages cover the personal impact of your injuries beyond financial losses:

- Pain and suffering;
- Emotional distress;
- Loss of enjoyment of life;
- Permanent disability or disfigurement;
- Mental anguish;
- Loss of consortium for your spouse.

Our experienced bicycle accident attorneys know how to document and prove these damages, using expert testimony, medical records, and compelling evidence to maximize your compensation. We consider both immediate and long-term impacts so your settlement or verdict reflects all your losses.

## Your Rights as a Cyclist in Louisiana

### Cyclist Rights and Responsibilities

Under [Louisiana law RS 32:194](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=88178#:~:text=Every%20person%20riding%20a%20bicycle,peace%20officers%20utilizing%20bicycles%20in), cyclists have the same rights and duties as motor vehicle drivers. This means:

- Right to use public roads.
- Right to occupy the full lane when necessary.
- Right to a safe passing distance of at least 3 feet pursuant to Louisiana RS 32:76.1.
- Requirement to follow traffic laws.
- Right to compensation when injured by negligent drivers.

### Specific Cycling Laws in Louisiana

Louisiana RS 32:197 establishes clear safety standards for cyclists and motorists alike.

- **Required equipment:** Working brakes, night lights, reflective gear.
- **Road position:** Ride right, with exceptions for passing, turning, and hazards.
- **Lane rights:** Can take the full lane when needed and ride two abreast.

### Louisiana's Comparative Fault System

Louisiana's fault-sharing rule changed on January 1, 2026. For accidents that happened before that date, Louisiana used a pure comparative fault system: you could recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, just reduced by your percentage of fault.

For accidents on or after January 1, 2026, Civil Code Article 2323 now applies a 51% bar: if you're found 51% or more at fault, you can't recover damages at all, but if you're found 50% or less at fault, your recovery is still reduced only by your percentage of fault. Which rule applies to your case depends on when your accident happened, not when you file, so this is worth discussing with an attorney early.

### Time Limits for Filing Claims

Louisiana Civil Code Article 3493.1 sets a two-year filing deadline for accidents that happened on or after July 1, 2024. Accidents before that date fall under the prior one-year deadline. Don't wait to take action, because evidence disappears and witness memories fade fast.

## Our Process for Handling Your Bicycle Accident Claim

You focus on healing. We handle the rest. Here's what that looks like:

1. **Free case review:** We listen to what happened, answer your first questions, and tell you honestly where your case stands.
2. **Investigation:** We pull the police report, canvass the scene, interview witnesses, and preserve traffic-camera footage before it's overwritten.
3. **Medical documentation:** We work with your treating providers to connect your injuries to the crash, not just today's symptoms but what you'll need down the road.
4. **Demand and negotiation:** We build a demand package the insurer can't wave off, and we negotiate from a position of strength.
5. **Trial, if it comes to that:** Most claims settle, but we prepare every file as if it's headed to a Caddo Parish courtroom, because that's what gives us leverage at the negotiating table.

Insurers Blame Cyclists First. *We Prove Otherwise.*

Adjusters often argue you weren't visible or shouldn't have been on the road. We gather the evidence that shows what the driver should have seen.

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## TESTIMONIALS

## Stories from Cyclists *We've Helped*

- 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 Choose Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers for *Your Bicycle Accident Case*

- **A Track Record You Can Verify**: Our record includes a $16 million wrongful death settlement and Louisiana's largest reported Fibromyalgia jury verdict, Kessler v. Southmark Corp. As AV Preeminent-rated Super Lawyers and Million Dollar Advocates Forum members, we know how to build powerful cases against insurance companies.
- **A Network Built Over Nearly 40 Years**: Our attorneys have spent nearly 40 years building relationships with accident reconstruction specialists, medical providers, and other professionals who strengthen a case. When your claim needs outside expertise, we already know who to call.
- **Clear Communication in Your Preferred Language**: Whether you speak English or Spanish, our bilingual team is here to support you throughout your case. Your voice matters, and we’re here to amplify it in the language you’re most comfortable with.
- **Personal Attention, Not a File Number**: Our senior attorneys handle bicycle accident claims directly rather than handing your file off to an associate. You'll have a clear point of contact and a strategy tailored to your case from day one.
- **Contingency Fee Representation**: We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no legal fees unless we win your case. You can focus on your recovery while we handle the legal process.

## Your Local Advocates

## Serving Northwest Louisiana's *Cycling Community*

Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers has successfully represented injured Louisianans since the 1970s. Our Shreveport bicycle accident lawyers serve cyclists throughout:

- Union Parish
- Caddo Parish
- Winn Parish
- Jackson Parish
- Lincoln Parish
- Ouachita Parish
- Claiborne Parish
- Bienville Parish
- Red River Parish
- Natchitoches Parish
- Webster Parish
- Bossier Parish
- Grant Parish
- DeSoto Parish
- Sabine Parish

## Your Rights and Recovery Matter

## Take Action Now: Don’t Settle for Anything Less

If a negligent driver put you in the hospital or worse, you don't have to sort out the insurance fight on your own. Our Shreveport bicycle accident attorneys will investigate what happened, deal with the insurance company on your behalf, and build the case that holds the at-fault driver accountable. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

## FAQ

## Your Questions Answered: *Bicycle Accident FAQs*

### What if the driver who hit me was uninsured?

Even if the at-fault driver lacks insurance, you may still have options for compensation. We can help you explore:

- Your own uninsured motorist coverage.
- Personal injury protection coverage.
- Other potential sources of recovery.

Let us review your case and insurance policies to identify all possible sources of compensation.

### Can I still recover damages if I wasn't wearing a helmet?

**Yes.** While wearing a helmet is always recommended, not wearing one doesn't prevent you from seeking compensation. Louisiana law doesn't require adult cyclists to wear helmets. We'll fight to prove the driver's negligence caused your injuries, regardless of helmet use.

### The insurance company says I wasn't visible enough. Does that mean I won't get compensation?

**No.** Louisiana law doesn't require cyclists to wear high-visibility gear, and a driver's duty to watch for cyclists doesn't go away because your clothing was dark or your bike lacked reflective tape. Insurers raise this to shift blame early, before an investigation even happens. We push back on it by pulling the accident report, witness statements, and, where available, dashcam or traffic-camera footage to establish what the driver actually could and should have seen.

### Can I file a claim if I was hit while riding outside a bike lane?

**Yes.** Cyclists are not required to stay within bike lanes if none are available, if they need to avoid hazards, or if taking the full lane is necessary for safety. We’ll use Louisiana’s cycling laws to prove you were riding responsibly.

### How long will my bicycle accident case take?

Case timelines vary based on the complexity of the accident, the severity of injuries, and whether a settlement can be reached without trial. While some cases resolve within months, others may take longer. We prioritize your interests over quick settlements.

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