Louisiana has many scenic routes for motorcycle riders to enjoy. Unfortunately, when accidents happen, these highways can be the scene of devastating injuries.
If you or your loved one has been injured in an Addis motorcycle accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries. However, insurance companies and defense attorneys will work to deny your claim or pay you as little as possible for your damages.
You need an experienced Addis motorcycle accident lawyer to help protect your rights and get the justice you deserve. At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, we have decades of combined experience recovering maximum client compensation.
Don’t face a motorcycle accident injury claim alone. Call (225) 999-1111 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Why Choose Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys After an Addis Motorcycle Accident?
- Our Addis personal injury attorneys work hard to settle your claim as fast as possible while recovering maximum compensation for you.
- We will carefully investigate your accident to determine all possible causes and all potentially liable parties.
- Chris Corzo is a Top 100 Trial Lawyer recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Our firm has the skills, experience, and resources to get maximum results for you.
- We genuinely care about our clients and are committed to doing everything we can to help them get back on track with their lives.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can have numerous causes. Determining causation and liability is the foundation of your claim to recover compensation for your damages.
Sometimes, the cause of an accident is not as simple as it seems. At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, we carefully investigate accidents to uncover all possible causes and potentially liable parties.
Some of the most common causes of Addis motorcycle accidents include:
- Distracted drivers. When motorists are distracted and take their minds, eyes, and focus off the road, accidents can happen in an instant. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving kills more than 3,000 motorists each year.
- Drunk or drugged driving. Impaired drivers are at a much greater risk of being involved in an accident.
- Speeding and other aggressive driving. When drivers speed, tailgate, abruptly change lanes, and otherwise act irrationally, they often cause serious accidents.
- Pedestrians or bicyclists who walk or ride into the motorcycle’s lane.
- Dangerous or defective road conditions. When roads are not properly maintained or are not designed safely, motorists are at a higher risk of injury.
- Defective or missing traffic signs and signals. When road signs are missing or traffic signals malfunction, accidents are much more likely.
- Malfunctioning parts or equipment. If a vehicle or motorcycle fails during operation due to defective parts or negligent maintenance, it can cause devastating accidents.
Who Can Be Held Liable in an Addis Motorcycle Accident?
The party or parties who caused or contributed to the accident may be liable for the damages caused by their action or inactions.
Some accidents have multiple liable parties. Some of the most common parties who may be held liable in a motorcycle accident claim include:
- The driver and owner of a vehicle involved in the collision.
- The employer of the driver involved in the accident.
- A pedestrian or cyclist responsible for the accident.
- The person or business responsible for maintaining a vehicle involved in the accident.
- The manufacturer of defective parts or equipment.
- A government entity responsible for designing and maintaining the roads, traffic signals, and road signs.
How to Prove Negligence in a Motorcycle Crash Case?
Louisiana Civil Code Article 2316 states that “Every person is responsible for the damage he occasions not merely by his act, but by his negligence, his imprudence, or his want of skill.”
Most Louisiana personal injury cases are based on negligence. To prove a defendant was negligent, you must establish the existence of four elements.
You first must prove that the defendant owed you a duty of care. All motorists owe others a duty of care to operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe manner to avoid harming others.
Then, you must prove that the defendant breached their duty of care by their actions or inactions that were not reasonable. For example, if a driver ran through a red light and caused an accident, they likely breached their duty of care.
Third, you must prove that the defendant’s action or inaction caused your injury. In the above example, you would need to prove that the act of running the red light is what caused the driver to crash into you.
Finally, you must prove that you suffered actual damages caused by the defendant’s action or inaction that breached their duty.
Our Addis motorcycle accident attorneys work diligently to prove the existence of each element of negligence and to prove and recover the full value of your damages.
Contact Our Addis Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has been injured in an Addis motorcycle accident, you should consult an experienced motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible.
At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, our attorneys have decades of experience protecting motorcycle accident injury clients and getting them the compensation they are owed. We want to do the same for you.
Call (225) 999-1111 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We look forward to meeting you, explaining your rights, and helping you move forward after your accident.