Motorcycle Accident Attorney in New Orleans

Riding a motorcycle in and around New Orleans offers freedom and excitement. Whether you’re cruising the Gulf Coast along US 90 or taking the Lake Pontchartrain loop, there’s nothing better than being on a bike. However it also brings serious risks and unfortunately motorcycle accidents are all too common around Orleans Parish. 

At Branch Law Firm, we represent motorcyclists and their families dealing with the aftermath of a motorcycle accident and we work tirelessly to get them the compensation they deserve.

Motorcycle Crashes in Louisiana & New Orleans

Motorcycle crashes, while fewer in number than car accidents tend to result in severe injuries or fatalities  at a higher rate because motorcycles offer little protection to riders. 

In 2023, Louisiana recorded 1,229 motorcycle crashes involving injury and sadly 97 motorcyclists lost their lives that year as a result. (Source: Louisiana Highway Safety Commission) 

Common Factors in New Orleans Motorcycle Accidents

Everyday annoyances when you drive in New Orleans can present dangerous risks for motorcyclists:

• Road surface hazards: New Orleans is notorious for potholes, uneven pavement, and slick patches (oil, water, debris) that can easily destabilize a motorcycle.

• Intersections and turning vehicles: Our roads often meet at odd angles or have poor visibility and many motorcycle crashes happen when another vehicle turns or merges directly into the path of a  motorcyclist

• Distracted or impaired drivers: We’re known as a party city and unfortunately alcohol impairment, cell phone use, and driver inattention contribute to collisions involving motorcycles.

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Common Injuries We Handle in Motorcycle Crashes

Since motorcyclists lack the protective shell of a car, the injuries in crashes are often severe. Some of the most frequent and serious injury types our firm handles include:

• Fractures and broken bones: Broken arms, wrists, legs and ribs are common and often require surgery, plates, rods, or prolonged immobilization.

• Spinal injuries and back trauma: Herniated discs, vertebral fractures and spinal cord damage can lead to long-term disability or paralysis. 

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI): Even with helmet use, the violent motion of a crash can lead to concussions and severe brain injuries.

• Internal organ damage: Blunt force trauma can injure the lungs, liver, spleen or kidneys

• Road rash and soft tissue trauma:  Sliding on pavement can cause abrasions and deep skin wounds.

• Burns: Following contact with hot surfaces, exhaust pipes, or friction burns during a slide.

We know that many of these injuries require emergency care, long term hospitalization, surgeries, physical therapy, and extended recovery periods. In our experience, even when the physical wounds heal, the psychological ones are still present. 

Why You Need a New Orleans Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycle injury claims often face challenges beyond those typically found in automotive cases. At Branch Law Firm, we take extra care to address these issues:

• Fighting bias and assumptions: Insurance adjusters or opposing parties may assume the motorcyclist is at fault or was driving recklessly. Our teams compile and analyze evidence from skid marks to vehicle damage and witness statements to ensure a full understanding of events.

• Capturing full scope of damages: Often victims underestimate their long-term needs (future medical care, rehabilitation, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering). The Branch Law Firm works with medical experts, vocational specialists, and life care planners to understand and present the full scope of your injuries.

• Negotiating with insurers, litigating when needed: We strive to negotiate fair settlements, but when insurers refuse to pay what your claim is worth, we are fully prepared to take a case to trial.

Why Branch Law Firm for Motorcycle Injury Cases in New Orleans

• Local presence, local knowledge: Based in New Orleans our attorneys understand local courts, medical networks, and traffic dynamics in Orleans Parish and surrounding areas.

• Personalized advocacy: We treat every client as family - not a case number. Our team listens to your story, empathizes and understands your losses and guides you step-by-step along the process.

• Proven results: Our firm has secured $150 Million in awarded damages by holding negligent parties accountable and helping clients rebuild after catastrophic events.

• Compassionate support through recovery: We coordinate with medical providers, adjusters, and experts on your behalf so you can focus on healing.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle crash in New Orleans, don’t face insurance companies alone. Contact Branch Law Firm for a free consultation. We’ll assess your claim, answer your questions, and fight to maximize your recovery.

Sources: Louisiana Highway Safety Commission