Motorcycling has grown in popularity over the past several years. Whether a rider is new to motorcycles or has been riding for a long time, safety is of paramount concern. Cars rank among motorcyclists’ most serious risks. No matter how diligent a rider may be about safety, problems can always crop up.
Rider safety depends on five guidelines:
1. Read the vehicle’s manual to fully understand operations and all safety features.
2. Take a safe-rider’s course to hone mental and motor skills for safe street and highway motorcycling. Become proficient at shifting, braking, turning, and responding to emergencies.
3. Wear high-visibility protective clothing, concentrating on protective helmets, eye wear, gloves, boots that cover the ankles, sturdy pants, and a jacket.
4. Always have a valid driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage.
5. Conduct good pre-ride checkups and routine maintenance.

Most people who ride motorcycles are very conscious of their added physical exposure and risk in an accident, and the importance of driving safely and defensively. Still, other drivers often claim they simply could not see the motorcycle they hit, or that sudden maneuvers by the cyclist caused the accident.

Please contact us now to discuss your recent motorcycle accident in the greater Baton Rouge area or elsewhere in Louisiana. Our personal injury attorneys, with the aid of savvy, experienced investigators and medical professionals, are well prepared to advocate for you. If you are grieving for a family member after a fatal motorcycle accident, we are committed to providing compassion as well as sound legal guidance and action regarding a wrongful death lawsuit.

Serious, Respected Attorneys for Severe Injury Cases
For obvious reasons, motorcycle collisions with larger vehicles can be especially traumatic, and proper medical diagnosis and treatment sometimes requires patience and diligence. Our firm is a proven resource for people with life-changing injuries that reduce capacity permanently and may require years of recovery time, costly rehabilitation, or even lifelong special care, including:
*Brain damage and brain injuries
*Spinal, neck and back injuries
*amputations, fractures, and severe joint injuries requiring surgery
*severe lacerations and abrasions that can cause permanent scarring or require cosmetic surgery

We have dealt with motorcycle accident cases in which the extent of victims' multiple injuries were not immediately apparent. In one case, for example, an extremely painful broken leg "masked" a severe back injury, and only once the leg was set did the victim become aware that something else was seriously wrong. Our firm is dedicated to balancing fast, decisive action with an all-out effort to make sure you are fully compensated for all injuries.

We are familiar with the nuances of motorcycle insurance and specific laws governing liability and compensation. Our attorneys know how to deal with complexities such as "comparative fault" arguments by insurers, involving helmet use or special claims about the cause of the accident.

Contact our office today for a free consultation.
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