Motorcycle Accidents

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Motorcycle Accident
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Motorcycle crashes are some of the most devastating kinds of motor vehicle accidents. Because riders will usually only have helmets and clothing to protect them in the event of a collision or crash, the injuries they sustain are often severe, and potentially life-threatening. If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle crash in the Greater New Orleans area, turn to a legal team that has helped others in your situation get justice and fair compensation. Attorney Craig Sossaman and his team are ready to help you, so call us today for a free consultation.

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Motorcycle Accidents

TYPES

CAUSES

COMPENSATION

Motorcycles are far smaller than most other vehicles on the road, so they are frequently overlooked drivers. People also often fail to leave enough distance between their vehicle and a motorcycle, or might misjudge the speed at which they are traveling. These actions and more can cause a collision. Our motorcycle attorneys have seen it all, and we’ve helped recover compensation for motorcycle riders who’ve been hurt in:

Left Turn Accidents
Rear-End Collisions
Lane Splitting Accidents
Lane Change Accidents
Broadside or “T-bone” Accidents
Truck or Trailer Underride Accidents
Chain-Reaction Crashes

While most involve other vehicles, injury crashes can also be single-vehicle accidents. The rider or other drivers might not be responsible for these types of accidents. Some crashes are caused by defective vehicle design or defective parts. Others are caused by road defects and other issues that might be the fault of a city or municipal entity.

The kinds of driver negligence involved in a motorcycle crash can vary depending on the situation, but often include:

Speeding
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Driver Failing to Assess Speed or Distance of Motorcycle Accurately
Unsafe Lane Changes or Turns
Aggressive or Reckless Driving

There are motorcycle accidents that can be caused by other parties responsible for maintaining motorcycles or the roadways they are traveling on, so people should still speak to a lawyer even when there does not seem to be another driver at fault for a crash. People can still have recovery options, even in single-vehicle accidents.

A motorcycle accident can lead to a significant number of damages for a person, and damages are often classified as being either economic or non-economic. Economic damages are the losses you incur that can be proven and calculated while non-economic damages are far more subjective awards.

Economic damages include:

Lost wages & reduced earning capacity
Past & future medical bills
Motorcycle repair costs
Medical equipment costs
Therapy costs

Non-economic damages include:

Emotional anguish
Loss of services
Disfigurement
Loss of companionship or consortium
Pain and suffering

How Sossamon Law Can Help

With over more than 40 years of legal experience, any person who has been involved in a motorcycle accident in or around Metairie will want to be sure they contact the Sossaman Law Firm for help.

Our firm provides committed, qualified legal representation for those who’ve been hurt in our community. We’ll stand up for you and will demand justice and fair compensation.

We will evaluate your case and advise you of your legal options as soon as you call 504-455-3100 or contact us by clicking below to schedule a free consultation.

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