Bicycle Accident Attorney in New Orleans

Cycling is a great way to get around and explore New Orleans but when a negligent driver or road hazard causes a crash, the physical, emotional, and financial consequences can be devastating. 

At Branch Law Firm, we represent bicyclists and their families in Orleans Parish and the surrounding area, seeking full justice for injuries caused by bicycle collisions.

The Reality: Bicycle Crashes in New Orleans & Louisiana

Bicycle accidents are a serious concern in Louisiana. In 2023, there were 35 bicycle fatalities statewide and 749 bicycle injuries recorded.

New Orleans ranks among the most dangerous major U.S. metro areas for cyclists with an average of 9.9 fatal bike crashes per million residents between 2017 and 2021.

In 2025 alone, three people have died in bike crashes in Orleans Parish per data from Bike Easy. (WWNO)

These numbers reflect a persistent and growing risk to bicyclists in New Orleans.

Common Factors in New Orleans Bicycle Accidents

Local conditions and motorist behaviors contribute heavily to the city’s high rate of  bicycle crashes including:

• Poor infrastructure and road surface hazards: Potholes, uneven pavement, limited protected bike lanes, and debris can cause a cyclist to lose control. Motorists swerving to avoid these hazards can cause collisions as well.

• “Dooring” and Bike Lane Incursions: New Orleans has so many great attractions and with that comes rideshare and tour operators opening doors in front of cyclists or swerving into bike lanes to turn or pick up passengers.

• Turns and Merging: Cyclists constantly have to face drivers who turn or merge directly into their path without warning

• Visibility, distractions, and impairment: Cyclists may be harder to see, especially at night or in low light. Drivers distracted by phones, large crowds or impaired by alcohol or drugs, pose a higher risk.

Given these realities, bicycle crashes in New Orleans often result in serious harm that requires an experienced law firm to address.

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Common Bike Accident Injuries We Handle

Because cyclists lack the physical protection afforded to car occupants, injuries in bicycle crashes can be severe. Some of the most frequent injury types include:

• Concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI): Even a seemingly mild blow can cause serious cognitive impairment, memory problems, or long-term disability. Helmets are a great safety device but they can’t prevent major brain trauma.

• Broken bones: Most commonly the collarbone, wrist, arms, hands, legs and ankles. Many injuries come from being thrown over the bike and trying to break your fall

• Dislocated joints and sprains: Shoulders, elbows, and knees may be forced out of place due to impact.

• Road rash, lacerations, and abrasions: Similar to the risks face by motorcyclists, sliding across pavement often tears skin and causes deep scrapes leading to infections.

• Spinal cord injuries, herniated discs, nerve damage: The force of a crash can damage vertebrae or compress nerves, leading to chronic pain, paralysis, or neurological deficits

• Internal bleeding or organ damage: Impact to the torso can injure the lungs, liver, spleen or kidneys 

• Dental or facial trauma: Crashing into a vehicle, the ground or opened doors can fracture jaw, teeth or facial bones.

• Psychological and emotional harm: Anxiety, PTSD, depression, and fear of returning to cycling

Bicycle accident injuries often require emergency medical care, surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy and entail long recovery periods. 

Why You Need an Experienced Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Bicycle injury claims involve challenges that demand experienced legal teams. At Branch Law Firm, we leverage our experience handling bike accidents in these key areas:

• Documenting the entire accident
  We comb through surveillance footage, witness statements and all available documentation to reconstruct the accident and establish a timeline of events

• Capturing full damages, including future needs
  Bicycle crash victims often underestimate their long-term medical needs. In the moment it’s difficult to estimate rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, lost earning capacity, or psychological care. We step in to engage medical experts and life care planners to determine the full scope of damages.

• Dealing with aggressive insurers
  Insurers may undervalue or deny claims outright. We are prepared to negotiate for what you deserve or if necessary take the case to trial.

• No upfront cost to you
  We handle bicycle injury cases on contingency. You do not pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

Why Choose Branch Law Firm for Bicycle Injury Cases in New Orleans

• Local insight, local presence
  Our firm knows New Orleans and the streets and intersections where these types of accidents most commonly occur

• Client-first approach
  We treat you as a person with dignity and respect throughout every step of the legal process.

• Proven results in serious injury cases
  With more than $150 Million in awarded damages, Branch Law Firm has a demonstrable history of success across serious personal injury cases including water-related accidents.

• Holistic support through your recovery
  We coordinate with doctors, therapists, and experts allowing you to focus on healing while we handle your claim.

If you or a loved one was injured in a bicycle accident in New Orleans, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Contact Branch Law Firm for a free consultation. We will assess your case, answer your questions, and fight hard to maximize your recovery.

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