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Motorcycle accidents in Louisiana often happen quickly, and sorting out the details afterward can be complicated. Dealing with medical care, vehicle repairs, and insurance claims all at once can be overwhelming. A clear look at the facts of the crash is essential to understanding your legal options.
At Gauthier Amedee, an experienced personal injury lawyer focuses on gathering evidence and determining exactly what happened on the road. Attorney Lee ‘Jody’ Amedee III has practiced law in Louisiana since 1996. He also represented parts of Livingston Parish as a District 18 state senator from 2003 to 2016, giving him firsthand familiarity with local roadways and traffic concerns.
If you were involved in a motorcycle collision, our team is here to review the facts of your case and help you decide on the next steps.
Motorcycle crashes don’t all look the same on paper, and the legal work shifts depending on the type of collision. These are some of the claims our personal injury team often handles:
Every claim comes down to objective facts. We focus on pulling the official crash report, preserving traffic or dashcam video, examining bike damage, and reviewing medical charts to build strong evidence behind your claim.
Louisiana law requires every motorcycle operator and passenger to wear a securely fastened safety helmet while the bike is moving. That rule can come up in how an insurer frames a crash. But does skipping a helmet mean you lose your claim entirely?
Not usually. For crashes on or after January 1, 2026, Louisiana follows a modified comparative fault rule. Under La. Civ. Code art. 2323, an injured rider found less than 51% at fault can still recover damages, reduced by their own share of fault. Crashes before 2026 fall under the earlier pure comparative fault rule, which reduces recovery but does not bar it.
Under the new rule, a rider found 51% or more at fault cannot recover at all. That makes the fight over percentages real money, not a technicality. There is also a hard filing deadline.
Under La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1, most injury claims must be filed within two years of the crash. Missing that window generally ends any chance of recovering compensation through the courts.
If a motorcycle accident claim cannot be resolved through an insurance settlement, the case typically moves to the 21st Judicial District Court. Civil lawsuits for Livingston Parish are heard at the parish courthouse on Government Boulevard in the town of Livingston.
Our attorneys bring decades of legal practice and firsthand familiarity with Livingston Parish courts and roads. Founding attorney Andre P. Gauthier has handled civil injury and wrongful death cases in Louisiana since 1992. In addition, attorney Jody Amedee previously chaired the Louisiana Governor’s Task Force on DWI and Vehicular Homicide, providing practical insight into how law enforcement investigates serious and impaired-driving collisions.
Knowing the local traffic corridors helps our team understand how a crash occurred and what evidence we might need for your specific case. We focus on pulling crash reports, organizing medical documentation, and preparing every file according to local court standards so your claim is supported from day one.
It can factor into the case, but it does not automatically block recovery. Louisiana’s fault rules look at everyone’s conduct that contributed to the crash and the injuries, not just one detail in isolation.
A police report or an adjuster’s opinion is not the final word on fault. Fault gets reexamined through evidence like scene photos, vehicle damage, and witness statements, and that picture can look different from what the first report suggested.
Louisiana riders can often turn to their own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage when the at-fault driver has no policy or not enough coverage to pay for the injuries. Reviewing your own policy early helps clarify what options exist.
Gauthier Amedee offers a free first consultation, so there’s no upfront cost to sit down and go over what happened. If you’re working through any of this, contact us to schedule a free consultation about your situation.
Evidence from a motorcycle crash, such as skid marks, debris patterns, and even a driver’s memory of what happened, fades fast, and Louisiana’s filing deadline does not wait for you to feel ready. A Livingston motorcycle accident lawyer at Gauthier Amedee can start sorting through what happened while details are still fresh.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation about your motorcycle accident.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading this page or contacting Gauthier Amedee does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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