Louisiana Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Bicycle Accident Attorney in Louisiana, LA
Bicyclists in Louisiana who are in accidents with vehicles can be seriously injured, dealing with broken bones, road rash, traumatic brain injuries, and other severe injuries. Whether you ride your bike as a commuter or for leisure, you may be able to hold a driver accountable for the cost of your injuries. A skilled Louisiana bicycle accident lawyer can help you assess who is liable for your injuries and how you can financially recover.
Hire a Bicycle Accident Lawyer at Murphy Law Firm
At Murphy Law Firm, we can help you in the aftermath of an accident and work to secure the compensation you deserve. With more than 30 years of service to communities in Louisiana, we have the substantial legal experience needed to support you. These collisions can have devastating effects on your life and your personal health. When a driver’s recklessness led to this, you have the right to hold them liable.
We have secured millions for our clients over the years. Our past results cannot guarantee that we can recover compensation for you, but we diligently work to recover the compensation you are owed. Our team can investigate the cause of the accident and assess whether you have the grounds for a claim. We can represent you in negotiations or in a trial in small claims courts or in district courts throughout the state.
Bicycle Accidents in Louisiana
Louisiana had the second-highest fatality rate for bicyclists per population in the nation in 2023. Bicyclists on the road throughout the state have to be aware of the risk and remain cautious when operating near or on roads. Drivers have a substantial responsibility to drive carefully around cyclists.
In 2025, there were 847 suspected injuries to cyclists and, sadly, 38 fatalities in the state of Louisiana. Crashes involving bicyclists are more likely to lead to severe injury and are much more likely to be fatal. Injured cyclists made up 1.5% of all suspected injuries in the state, and 5.2% of all fatalities.
Bicycles do not have the protections for occupants that passenger cars do, but operate on the roads alongside drivers. Accidents are much less likely to lead to only property damage for cyclists. In bicycle accidents, 15.4% of accidents were property damage-only, compared to 74.5% of all accidents. Despite this, many drivers fail to take appropriate care around cyclists.
Bicycle accidents can also involve much larger vehicles. There were 17 accidents involving bicyclists and commercial vehicles in the state in 2025, which are even more likely to have severe and fatal injuries because of the size and weight of most commercial trucks. Commercial truck accidents often happen on transport routes like I-10.
What Are Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents?
The cause of a bicycle accident is important to uncover, as this affects who is responsible for the crash. Some common causes include:
- Distracted drivers
- Drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol
- Impaired cyclists
- Speeding, particularly in residential areas or locations with bike lanes
- Failing to check blind spots when merging, changing lanes, or turning
- Dangerous and unmaintained roadways
- Insufficient infrastructure for bikes
- Dooring by parked vehicles into cyclists
- Failing to yield
- Unsafe car parts or bicycle parts
Often, a driver’s negligence leads to a crash. In these cases, a bicyclist can file a claim with the driver’s car insurance to recover damages. This process can be complex, and it is much easier when you hire a trusted car accident lawyer. They help you navigate the claim and prove fault within the deadline.
There are some cases where other parties are liable, such as an agency that was meant to maintain a roadway. When negligence causes roadways to degrade, and this leads to a bicycle accident, the agency could be liable. These claims are difficult and need to be filed quickly.
Each bicycle accident is different, which is why it’s useful to have a strategic and nuanced legal approach with a professional. This helps you financially recover and move on with your life.
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Peyton Murphy
Peyton Murphy, a Louisiana lawyer with 30+ years of experience, specializes in personal injury cases. He founded Murphy Law Firm in Baton Rouge in 1993 and fights for his clients’ compensation.
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FAQs
Who Is at Fault if You Hit a Cyclist?
Who is at fault if you hit a cyclist depends on the specifics of the crash and its cause. Often, the driver in the accident is at fault for failing to check blind spots, not checking crosswalks or bike lanes, or otherwise acting carelessly. However, there are cases where a bicyclist is partially or fully liable for negligent actions. Other parties might also be liable, such as the agency responsible for the design and upkeep of the road. Proving negligence in a car accident lawsuit involving a bicycle requires a thorough investigation of the scene and witness statements.
What Are the Bicycle Laws in Louisiana?
One important bicycle law in Louisiana is the requirement for bicycles to have lights and red reflectors, with the lights being on from sunset to sunrise, in dark conditions, and in tunnels. Local jurisdictions may have additional requirements for bicyclists. This law can affect claims. If you were injured as a bicyclist and you did not have the required reflectors and lights, it may be harder for you to recover the compensation you are owed.
Is Louisiana a No-Fault Accident State?
No, Louisiana is not a no-fault accident state for vehicle collisions. When vehicles and other parties, like bicyclists, are in a collision, the at-fault party can be held accountable for the damages to the injured parties. This includes the cost of medical treatment, the loss of income during recovery, pain and suffering, property damage, and other losses. If multiple parties are partially liable, this can affect what compensation each party can recover.
What Happens When You Accidentally Hit Someone on a Bike?
If you accidentally hit someone on a bike, they will likely file an insurance claim with your car insurance. If your negligence was the cause of the crash, they could recover crucial financial damages from that claim.
If you were not to blame for the accident, they may recover damages through another claim, such as one against a governmental agency for poorly designed intersections or unsafe bike lanes, or against your vehicle’s manufacturer for a defect that caused the crash.
Louisiana Bicycle Accident Attorney
You deserve safe commutes and rides throughout Louisiana as a cyclist. If a driver has acted carelessly and hit you, you should be able to financially recover through their insurance. Murphy Law Firm can help assess your claim and address tactics by insurers that try to undermine your case. Reach out to our firm today.
*All figures cited are correct as of early 2026, but are still subject to changes.
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