Covington Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

How Can Louisiana’s Universal Helmet Law Affect My Motorcycle Accident Claim?

State law requires all operators and passengers to wear an approved safety helmet while riding (La. R.S. § 32:190). Because of this strict mandate, insurance companies often argue that unhelmeted riders are at fault for their own injuries. If they convince the court that your fault is 51% or greater, you will be barred from recovering any compensation at all. 

Working with our attorneys is vital to standing up to big insurers and preserving your right to financial recovery. Our lawyers are deeply familiar with Louisiana’s modified comparative negligence rule to push back against corporate defense tactics, protect the value of your claim, and pursue the comprehensive settlement you deserve.

What if the At-Fault Driver Claims They “Just Didn’t See” My Motorcycle?

The “looked but failed to see” defense is a common excuse in intersection collisions, where a driver makes a left turn directly into a biker’s path. Claiming that a motorcycle “came out of nowhere” is usually an attempt to shift blame onto the rider by implying they were speeding or weaving through traffic.

In reality, this excuse is often a cover for inattentional blindness, meaning the driver was distracted by their phone, a conversation, or failing to check their blind spots. From a legal perspective, “not seeing” an approaching vehicle constitutes a failure to yield. 

Our firm works to dismantle this excuse by pulling hard data. We can subpoena cell phone records, retrieve surveillance footage, and utilize accident reconstruction software to prove the driver had ample time and visibility to avoid the crash.

Advantages of Partnering with Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Defending Bikers Against Unfair Prejudice

Many insurance adjusters automatically paint motorcyclists as reckless thrill-seekers. We counter these stereotypes with objective facts that force the defense to focus on the other driver’s negligence.

Subpoenaing Security Footage & Time-Sensitive Evidence

Evidence like dashcam videos, business security footage, and skid marks can disappear rapidly after a crash. We act decisively to secure time-sensitive data before it’s erased or washed away.

Partnering with Biomechanical Experts to Reconstruct the Crash

We collaborate with accident reconstructionists to analyze the point of impact and vehicle damage, prove the speed and trajectory of the at-fault driver, and clearly connect the crash mechanics to your injuries.

Calculating the True Cost of Road Rash & Orthopedic Trauma

Motorcycle injuries may require multiple reconstructive surgeries and months of physical therapy. We can value the true, long-term cost of your immediate and future care so you aren’t left paying out of pocket.