Motorcycle Accidents: Can I Sue if I Was Not Wearing My Helmet? Yes, even if you were not wearing a helmet, you are entitled under Louisiana law to bring a claim and/or file a personal injury lawsuit if you were injured in a Louisiana motorcycle accident. Indeed, if the accident […]
Category: Motorcycle Accidents
Under Louisiana law, if a person dies here in Louisiana because of the wrongful conduct of another, there are two potential legal cases that can be filed — a wrongful death case and a survival action. As the Louisiana Supreme Court once explained, each type of case “… arises at […]
Road rash is a term used to describe skin injuries caused by contact with road surfaces after a motorcycle accident. Road rash injuries are painful scrapes because the skin is forcibly removed from the body as it rubs against the road surface. Even with protective gear, like a helmet and […]
In the days following a motorcycle accident, it is not uncommon to feel low to moderate knee pain. In some cases, the knee pain subsides, and the individual is able to resume his or her activities after rest. In other cases, however, the knee pain is severe and unrelenting, despite […]
The most common injuries incurred during motorcycle accidents are head injuries. Riders and their passengers are more susceptible to injury in a motorcycle accident because the motorcycle itself does not provide its users with any protection. More often than not, a collision causes the rider to be ejected from the […]