NEw Orleans Motorcycle Accident ATtorney

Fighting Aggressively for Riders Injured by Negligent Motorists and Truck Drivers

New Orleans is a city built for movement. For motorcyclists, the freedom of the open road is a way of life. But that freedom comes with risk. When cars, trucks, or buses collide with motorcycles, the rider is often left with catastrophic injuries.



Motorcycle accidents are rarely minor. Without the protection of a vehicle frame, airbags, or seatbelts, riders are highly vulnerable. Lawyer Don understands the struggles that follow a crash: medical bills, missed work, emotional trauma, and the challenge of dealing with insurance companies that often stereotype riders as reckless. He works to dismantle those biases and fight for the justice New Orleans motorcyclists deserve.

Why Motorcycle Cases Are Unique

Motorcycle accident claims differ from typical car crashes. Riders must not only prove negligence but also overcome unfair assumptions. Too often, insurers argue that motorcyclists “must have been speeding” or “were taking risks,” even when the evidence shows otherwise.

Other factors that make these cases unique include:

• Visibility issues: Motorcycles are smaller, making them harder to see in traffic.
• Road hazards: Potholes, uneven pavement, and debris pose greater risks to two wheels than four.
• Severity of injuries: Even low-speed collisions can cause life-altering harm.
• Bias in the courtroom: Jurors may bring preconceived notions about riders’ behavior.

Lawyer Don addresses these challenges head-on with evidence, expert testimony, and persuasive advocacy.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes in New Orleans

Every motorcycle accident tells a different story, but many share common threads of negligence. In New Orleans, frequent causes include:

• Cars making unsafe left turns across oncoming motorcycles.
• Drivers opening doors in the French Quarter or CBD without checking for riders.
• Distracted driving, such as texting, calls, or GPS adjustments.
• Aggressive lane changes on Claiborne Avenue or I-10.
• Impaired driving, particularly during nightlife hours.
• Poorly maintained intersections and construction zones.

By reconstructing the events leading to a crash, Lawyer Don uncovers the full picture of fault and liability.

Injuries Riders Commonly Face

Because motorcycles provide little physical protection, riders often sustain devastating injuries that impact every part of life:

• Road rash: Deep abrasions that can scar permanently.
• Fractures and dislocations: Complex breaks that require multiple surgeries.
• Spinal injuries: Damage that can lead to paralysis or mobility limitations.
• Traumatic brain injuries: Even with helmets, concussions and TBIs are common.
• Amputations: In the most serious cases, limbs may be lost due to trauma.

Even when a full recovery is possible, these injuries often demand months, or even years, of healing and rehabilitation. Lawyer Don works with medical experts and life-care planners to calculate not just immediate costs but also the long-term impact on a victim’s independence and earning potential.