In this episode, Christopher Shows shares key insights from over 30 years of experience handling personal injury cases across Louisiana. He explains what makes motorcycle accident cases legally and practically different from car accident cases — from road conditions and visibility challenges to insurance gaps and comparative fault. Christopher also offers practical advice for riders on how to protect their rights immediately after a crash.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- The biggest differences between motorcycle and car accident cases in Louisiana
- How visibility, road conditions, and “contact patch” affect motorcycle crashes
- Why motorcycle injuries tend to be more severe and how insurance limits impact recovery
- How Louisiana’s comparative fault system affects compensation
- How bias against motorcyclists can influence claims and jury outcomes
- The crucial steps riders should take at the accident scene to protect evidence and their legal rights
Key Timestamps
00:00 – 02:30 Christopher’s path from construction work to law practice 02:31 – 05:00 Why motorcycle accident cases differ from car accident cases 05:01 – 07:30 Common causes of motorcycle accidents and visibility issues 07:31 – 10:00 The impact of road conditions and Louisiana’s infrastructure problems 10:01 – 12:30 Why motorcycle injuries are more severe and how insurance coverage plays a role 12:31 – 14:30 Understanding Louisiana’s comparative fault laws for riders 14:31 – 16:00 How juries and insurance companies often view motorcyclists 16:01 – 19:00 Key steps riders should take after a crash to preserve evidence and protect their rights
Show Description
Motorcycle accident cases present unique legal and practical challenges — from smaller contact patches and visibility issues to severe injuries and inadequate insurance coverage. In this episode, Christopher Shows explains what every Louisiana rider should know about accident claims, comparative fault, and evidence preservation after a crash.
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