Motorcycle Accidents

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

The safer and more aware you are on a motorcycle, the better. What happens, however, when your careful riding is ruined by the negligent actions of another driver? If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may face losing your job, your lifestyle, and enjoying the things you used to do. Since 1976, our experienced attorneys have offered effective legal services to motorcyclists who have been injured in motorcycle accidents.

Motorcyclists ride for many reasons: the joy of the open road, sightseeing, excitement, and even to save on gas. Motorcyclists are afforded the same rules of the road and respect as people in cars. Contact our firm, if you have been injured in a motorcycle accident.

Motorcyclists have only their helmets and clothing protecting them from injuries. Precaution needs to be taken when riding a motorcycle. We have compiled the following safety tips for motorcyclists:

• Wear a helmet and require your passengers to do so.
• Obey the traffic laws, especially in regard to speeding, passing, and following too closely.
• Remember that you are not as large or as visible as an automobile, so do all you can to increase your own visibility, such as riding with the headlight on at all times and wearing reflective clothing after dark.
• Be sure you are able to control the motorcycle while carrying a passenger and insist that the passenger obey your directions.
• Road hazards have a much greater affect on a small two-wheel vehicle; it is critical to watch for bumps, cracks in the road, loose gravel or any other condition that might cause you to lose control.

Helping People Who Are Seriously Injured

Motorcycle accidents often cause catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and spinal cord injuries. They can even result in a fatality. Our firm offers a truly comprehensive approach to the legal, rehabilitative, and psychological issues that arise after being injured in a motorcycle accident. At Kleinpeter & Schwartzberg, LLC , we focus our efforts on helping you recover from your injuries, adjust to your new life, and secure a settlement or jury verdict that can help you do this. Contact our firm to arrange a free consultation.