Destrehan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Destrehan, LA

If you were hurt in a motorcycle crash in Destrehan, the injuries you’re dealing with are probably serious. Riders don’t have the protection that car occupants do, and when something goes wrong on the road, the consequences are severe. You may have broken bones, road rash, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, or worse.

Our Destrehan, LA motorcycle accident lawyer at Kiefer & Kiefer has been representing seriously injured clients across Louisiana for over 40 years. We understand how these cases are built, how insurers fight them, and what it takes to get riders the compensation they deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Why Choose Kiefer & Kiefer for Motorcycle Accidents in Destrehan, LA?

Experience With Serious Injury Cases in Louisiana

Motorcycle accident claims are not the same as car accident claims. The injuries are different, the bias against riders is real, and the legal issues involved require an attorney who handles these cases regularly. As a personal injury lawyer in Destrehan, LA, we know what serious cases require and we don’t cut corners getting there. Kiefer & Kiefer has spent over 40 years representing clients with catastrophic injuries like paralysis, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord damage.

Megan Kiefer is a partner at the firm and one of Louisiana’s most recognized personal injury attorneys. She earned her J.D. from Tulane University Law School in 2009 and holds advanced training in mediation and negotiation from Humboldt University of Berlin. She is a multi-year Super Lawyers honoree, recognized in 2022, 2023, and 2024, a Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum inductee, and a two-time recipient of the New Orleans City Business Leadership in Law award. New Orleans Magazine has named her a top personal injury lawyer. She currently serves as an adjunct instructor at Tulane University Law School’s trial advocacy program.

Nat Kiefer Jr. has been practicing Louisiana personal injury law for over 40 years. He graduated from Tulane University Law School in 1982 with honors, was inducted into the Order of the Coif, received the Walter Sutton Award, and served on the Moot Court Board. He has served as an adjunct instructor at Loyola University Law School and has spent decades as a community volunteer. His depth of litigation experience is something few attorneys in this state can match.

Chris Short is a partner who graduated from Tulane University Law School magna cum laude. Licensed in both Louisiana and Florida, he brings a precise, client-focused approach to every serious injury case he handles. Clients who work with Chris notice quickly that he takes the time to understand their situation before anything else.

The firm has been featured on Fox, WWLTV, WDSU, and CBS, and our attorneys are recognized by Super Lawyers across multiple years.

A Track Record of Significant Results

Kiefer & Kiefer has recovered well over $100 million for injured clients across Louisiana. Our results include a $4.2 million recovery for a client who suffered catastrophic injuries, a $2.3 million result for a client with neck and back surgeries following a work-related vehicle accident, and a $1.4 million settlement for a commercial vehicle accident requiring back surgery. We have handled cases involving paralysis, amputations, brain injuries, and complete disability from work. You can review our full case results to see what we’ve recovered across a range of serious injury cases.

Results like those don’t happen by accident. They come from thorough investigation, the right experts, and attorneys who are willing to go to trial when an insurance company won’t offer fair value.

We Understand the Bias Riders Face

One of the most consistent challenges in motorcycle accident cases is the bias against riders. Juries, insurance adjusters, and even police officers sometimes assume a motorcyclist was riding recklessly before they’ve looked at a single piece of evidence. We’ve seen it in case after case. Countering that bias requires preparation — accident reconstruction specialists, independent witnesses, data from the vehicles involved, and a clear narrative built from the facts. That’s the work we do on every motorcycle case we take.

No Fees Unless We Win

Every motorcycle accident case we handle is taken on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront costs and no fees unless we recover compensation for you.

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“My experience with Keifer firm, and particularly Chris Short, is never less than the best. Every time I call with a quick question, Chris slows me down to warmly ask how I’m doing before we get down to answering the urgent question I’m asking with sage advice. I’m happy to have attorneys like those at Keifer in New Orleans.” — John R.

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Types of Motorcycle Accident Cases We Handle in Destrehan

Motorcycle crashes happen in many different ways, and the facts of each one determine who is liable and how a claim is built. We represent riders injured in all kinds of accidents throughout Destrehan and St. Charles Parish.

• Left-turn collisions. One of the most common and dangerous scenarios a rider faces. A driver turning left fails to see an oncoming motorcycle and turns directly into its path. These crashes cause severe injuries and the fault analysis, while often clear, still gets contested by insurance companies looking to assign blame to the rider.
• Rear-end collisions. A distracted or inattentive driver strikes a motorcycle from behind. At highway speeds, these crashes can be fatal. Even at lower speeds, the impact on a rider can cause serious spinal and head injuries.
• Collisions with commercial vehicles. Large trucks pose an especially serious danger to motorcyclists. Wide turns, blind spots, and unsafe lane changes by truck drivers cause devastating crashes. When a commercial vehicle is involved, liability may extend to the trucking company as well as the driver.
• Delivery vehicle accidents. Delivery drivers who work for big companies like Amazon and under time pressure make careless decisions that put riders at risk. These cases involve both driver negligence and potential corporate liability depending on the circumstances.
• Unsafe road conditions. Potholes, uneven pavement, loose gravel, and poorly marked construction zones are far more dangerous to motorcyclists than to car drivers. When a road defect causes a crash, a claim against the responsible government entity may be possible, though these cases require fast action and specific procedures.
• Defective motorcycle equipment. When a crash results from a mechanical failure like defective brakes, faulty tires, or other equipment problems, a product liability claim against the manufacturer may be available alongside any negligence claim against another driver. These cases require a different investigative approach, and we handle them.
• Fatal motorcycle accidents. When a rider is killed, surviving family members may have a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver and potentially other parties. These cases demand thoroughness and sensitivity in equal measure.

Louisiana Legal Requirements for Motorcycle Accident Cases

Louisiana law imposes specific obligations on both motorcyclists and other drivers, and understanding those rules matters to how your case is built and valued.

Under La. R.S. § 32:190, motorcyclists in Louisiana are entitled to the full use of a traffic lane, and no motor vehicle driver is permitted to deprive a motorcycle of that full lane. Violations of this rule are common in the crashes we see. Drivers squeeze past riders, drift into their lane, or cut them off without realizing or acknowledging that the law required them to maintain that space.

Louisiana’s helmet law under La. R.S. § 32:190.3 requires all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear helmets that meet federal safety standards. Failure to wear a helmet does not bar recovery entirely, but under Louisiana’s comparative fault rules at La. C.C. Art. 2323, it can affect how damages are allocated. Insurance companies will raise it if it applies. We know how to address it.

The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Louisiana is one year from the date of the accident under La. C.C. Art. 3492. That deadline does not move. If you were hurt in a motorcycle crash in Destrehan and have not yet spoken with an attorney, that clock is already running. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development also maintains road safety data that can be relevant when road conditions contributed to a crash.

What Damages Are Recoverable in a Destrehan Motorcycle Accident?

Motorcycle injuries are frequently among the most serious we handle. The human body absorbs impact directly in these crashes, and the resulting injuries often require multiple surgeries, extended rehabilitation, and long-term care. The damages available reflect that reality.

Economic damages cover the full financial impact of your injuries. Medical expenses, including emergency care, surgeries, physical therapy, and ongoing treatment. Lost wages. Reduced earning capacity if your injuries have permanently affected your ability to work. In catastrophic cases, we work with life care planners and forensic economists to calculate future costs precisely. We have handled cases involving clients who were completely disabled from work, and we know how to document and present those losses fully.

Non-economic damages address what doesn’t appear on a bill. The pain and suffering caused by serious injuries is real and compensable under Louisiana law. So is emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the impact of permanent injuries on your relationships and daily activities. In cases involving severe or permanent harm, non-economic damages can be the largest component of a recovery.

Punitive damages are not commonly available in Louisiana personal injury cases, but where an at-fault driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash, Louisiana law allows for enhanced recovery. Under La. R.S. § 32:1502, additional damages may be available in those circumstances, and we evaluate that question in every case involving an impaired driver.

What your case is worth depends on the severity of your injuries, the evidence of fault, and the insurance coverage available. We analyze every one of those factors and build a case for the full amount you’re owed.

Contact Kiefer & Kiefer

If you or a family member was hurt in a motorcycle crash in Destrehan, do not give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster before speaking with us. Evidence disappears fast. Skid marks fade, witnesses become harder to find, and surveillance footage gets deleted. The sooner we get involved, the better positioned we are to protect your claim.

We offer free consultations and handle every motorcycle accident case on a contingency basis. No fees unless we win. Contact us today.