Motorcycle Accidents
There are millions of registered on-road motorcycles in the United States, and that number is only growing. While riding a motorcycle may be a fun pastime, it is certainly one of the most dangerous. Among vehicle miles traveled, motorcyclists and their passengers have the highest risk of dying when a crash happens. Despite only making up approximately .06% of all the vehicle miles traveled throughout the United States, motorcycle crashes account for 14% of all traffic fatalities and 18% of all occupant fatalities for drivers and passengers.
Motorcycle drivers and passengers can suffer the most severe harm when a crash happens because motorcycles lack the protective external structure that other vehicles have. When an accident happens, those riding on a motorcycle have much less surrounding safeguards preventing them from suffering severe physical bodily harm and death.
There are several reasons why a motorcycle accident can happen. Still, when another negligent driver causes a crash, a motorcyclist may be entitled to a sizable financial award, depending on the extent of their damages and insurance coverage available among all parties.
Philip B. Adams is a Louisiana motorcycle accident attorney who can speak with you about your Louisiana motorcycle accident and discuss your legal options for recovering compensation. When a motorcycle accident happens, taking legal action for compensation can be very challenging and complicated, especially when you are suffering from painful injuries or if you tragically lost a loved one.
Attorney Adams can thoroughly investigate motorcycle accidents and fight on behalf of motorcycle accident victims to secure the total compensation they are entitled to from all liable parties.
Contact Attorney Adams for a complimentary initial meeting for your injury case.
Recoverable Damages from Your Louisiana Motorcycle Accident
Since motorcyclists often have severe injuries and are the most vulnerable to dying in a crash, they can sustain several costly losses. Identifying all of the damages is critical to obtaining fair and full compensation.
Attorney Adams is devoted to fighting for fair compensation on behalf of motorcycle accident victims. This includes all of their current and future economic and non-economic losses.
Some of the most common damages that can be recovered in a motorcycle accident injury case include
The cost of medical treatment and care in the past and present
The cost of medical treatment and care that may be necessary in the future
Lost income from time away from work
Property damage repairs and replacements
Pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Reduced earning capacity after disabling injuries
Wrongful death benefits
Miscellaneous intangible losses
Statute of Limitations for a Louisiana Motorcycle Accident
Victims of motorcycle accidents only have one year to take legal action and start the process for compensation. This is because of Louisiana’s statute of limitations for motorcycle accident claims. Failing to start the claims process early can lead to a forfeiture of rights to financial compensation should the statute of limitations be missed. Due to the many steps involved in the claims process, victims should consider consulting with an attorney as soon as possible.
Our Louisiana motorcycle accident attorney at the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams offers complimentary initial consultations to assist you. After the signing of a contract, attorney Adams can begin gathering evidence to quickly build your case.
Speak to a Louisiana Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today
Attorney Adams is prepared and ready to assess your case and protect your rights to compensation. If you have questions about your legal options after a Louisiana motorcycle accident, contact the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams today for a free case evaluation.