Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle vs Car Accident At Fault Questioned

July 15, 2016 by Lee Hoffoss

Investigators have yet to assign fault in a motorcycle-vehicle crash in Calcasieu Parish.

Louisiana State Police report that 46-year-old David Butts, of Sulphur, was southbound on Highway 27. As he attempted to pass the vehicle in front of him, that driver suddenly made a left turn into a private driveway and crossed directly into Mr. Butts’ path. The force of the collision launched him off his motorcycle. First responders rushed Mr. Butts to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. [Read more…] about Motorcycle vs Car Accident At Fault Questioned

Louisiana Man Dies in Motorcycle Vs. Auto Accident

April 26, 2013 by Lee Hoffoss

The Louisiana State Police was recently called to the scene of an accident involving a juvenile in a car and a man on a motorcycle. Troopers have completed their preliminary investigation into the motorcycle vs. auto accident. The juvenile was not injured in the crash.
The motorcycle rider, however, was seriously injured. He was taken to an area hospital where medical personnel attempted to save his life. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and died. The motorcycle rider had been traveling on U.S. 371 toward Louisiana Highway 2 when the juvenile driving a Toyota pulled out in front of him.
The Toyota had stopped at the intersection of the two highways before proceeding into the intersection. Somehow, the car managed to drive directly in front of the motorcycle. The young, inexperienced driver attempted to avoid a collision, but ended up headed the wrong way down U.S. 371. The motorcycle rider attempted to stop, but only lost control of his motorcycle. When that happened, he went flying into the side of the car along with his motorcycle.
The Louisiana State Police have not indicated whether the juvenile will face any charges or be given any citations in connection with the auto accident. Despite the actions of the authorities, the family of the motorcycle rider may file a wrongful death claim in order to seek recovery of the costs and other damages sustained as a result of the accident. No matter what, the events of that night can’t be changed, and two families have been thrown into chaos. The young driver that was involved in the accident will have to live the rest of his life with the memories of that night.

2 Louisiana Men Dead After Motorcycle Versus Car Wreck

September 19, 2012 by Lee Hoffoss

As many Louisiana residents know, being involved in an accident can be devastating. When the same accident is a motorcycle vs. car wreck, the results can be fatal and completely devastate a family. The vulnerability of motorcycle riders makes any accident they are involved in potentially that much worse.
For instance, a head on collision between two cars is sometimes survivable, but the probability of the accident being fatal increases dramatically when one of the vehicles is a motorcycle. The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office knows this all too well. They are currently investigating a head on collision between a car and motorcycle that left the driver and passenger of the motorcycle dead.
The accident occurred when a motorcycle headed west on Quarter Pole Road in Acadia Parish was hit head on by a car going east. One of the motorcycle riders was pronounced dead at the scene while the other succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The driver of the car suffered non-life threatening injuries. Louisiana authorities say that no charges have as yet been filed, but they are pending the results of the investigation.
While the families of the victims await the results of the investigation, they are left to bury their loved ones. When a life is cut short in a car wreck, families are never prepared for such a sudden, violent loss. As they struggle to come to terms with what occurred, they retain the right to file a wrongful death action against the driver of the car if the evidence confirms the deaths were caused by the negligence of the other driver. Filing a wrongful death claim won’t bring back their loved one, but it may help the family recover the inevitable financial loss associated with a fatal car accident if they prevail in proving that the driver was negligent in causing the death of the victims.

Truck Driver Negligence Leads to Fatality in Louisiana

March 9, 2012 by Lee Hoffoss

A serious truck accident in Louisiana recently resulted in the death of a motorcycle driver. Initially, troopers were called in to assist with a report of a stray dog located west of the Whiskey Bay Bridge. Traffic was blocked while animal control and law enforcement removed the animal from the road, but an 18-wheeler driver failed to stop for the traffic. The resulting auto accident snarled traffic and caused the troopers to initiate an accident investigation to determine exactly what happened.
While the dog was being removed from the roadway and traffic was backed up, several miles back the 18-wheeler driver veered into the center of the road. His truck struck three vehicles and the back of a motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was pronounced dead on the scene. No other injuries were reported.
The 18-wheeler driver was charged with reckless operation and negligent homicide. All of the drivers voluntarily submitted breath samples, which showed no alcohol in any of their systems. For this reason, police do not believe that alcohol or any other type of impairment was involved in the auto accident.
The truck driver is facing serious criminal charges for his part in the truck accident. He may also be facing liability claims for the family of the deceased motorcycle driver for his negligent actions. Distracted drivers are a danger on the roadways and can cause serious harm to other motorists. This man’s failure to pay attention caused an extremely serious auto accident in Louisiana and shows that just a few seconds of inattention on the road can cause a lifetime of repercussions.