Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle enthusiasts may find that their bikes provide them with the perfect commuting option, but even short trips could come with risks. Besides the dangers present from cars and trucks, Louisiana motorcyclists may engage in dangerous driving habits. Avoid a...

No reasonable motorist in Louisiana or elsewhere can – or ever should – harbor a view that motorcyclists are second-class citizens when out in traffic with other drivers. The bottom line on that is clear and underscored by one legal source discussing motor vehicle...

People in the Houma area are fortunate that they can ride their motorcycles pretty much year-round. However, riding a motorcycle can be dangerous due to the careless actions of other drivers on the road. The following is a brief overview of how other drivers can cause...

There are many studies that show wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle can save your life. That is why many states have a requirement for riders to wear helmets. However, states will usually allow exceptions and not require everyone to wear a helmet, including...

With more businesses being cleared to open back up, we will soon see more traffic on the roads. For motorcycle enthusiasts here in South Louisiana, that can be a harbinger of danger.It's quite understandable why a motorcyclist suffers far more damage after a dust-up...

There is no doubt that when you choose to ride a motorcycle that you assume a certain degree of risk. While such is true for those who ride in cars as well, the risk is much higher for motorcyclists simply because they lack the protections offered by the metal form of...

South Louisiana is enjoying a remarkably mild winter thus far this year. That means that many avid motorcyclists have been able to ride far more often than they normally would during the colder months.But the problem is that many motorists aren't used to seeing bikers...

There are many aspects of riding a motorcycle that the rider can control, such as not taking risks and making sure they are not putting themselves in dangerous positions on the road.However, the one thing they cannot control is the other drivers on the road. Due to...

There are many different ways that people in Louisiana move around. Some walk to their destinations, some ride bicycles, many people drive cars or trucks and some others ride motorcycles. Riding motorcycles can be a very fun and enjoyable mode of transportation, but...

A previous post on this bog talked about how motorcyclists who travel on Louisiana's roads are more likely to be involved in a serious or even fatal accident than are people who drive in other vehicles. Family members can easily lose a loved one in a serious...