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What happened in this case?
A woman riding her bicycle in Lafayette Parish was hit by a commercial truck, and the truck driver ran over her. Her pelvis was crushed and she had a number of other leg injuries. We represented her, and the case settled for $1,000,000.
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- How badly was she hurt?
- How did the case end?
- Why are bicycle riders hurt so badly when a commercial truck is involved?
- What should you do if a commercial truck hits you on a bike?
- Hurt while riding a bike in Lafayette?
- Frequently asked questions
How badly was she hurt?
She was in inpatient treatment for at least two months after the crash. Her pelvis had been crushed, and she had surgery on it. She had a number of other injuries to her legs, and she was in a wheelchair for a while.
Injuries like these change more than the months in the hospital. They change how a person gets through a day, and what she can do when she goes home. That is the part of a case like this that a first offer from an insurance company tends to leave out.
How did the case end?
The case went to mediation and settled shortly afterward, for $1,000,000.
Mediation is a meeting where both sides sit down with a neutral person to try to settle before trial. Many cases settle there or soon after, and the reason is usually the same: each side can see what a trial would look like.
Why are bicycle riders hurt so badly when a commercial truck is involved?
A bicycle gives a rider no protection. A commercial truck weighs many times what a rider and a bicycle weigh together, so the force of the crash falls almost entirely on the rider’s body. The injuries tend to be to the legs, the pelvis, the spine and the head, and they often need surgery and a long recovery.
That is why a bicycle case against a commercial truck is usually a serious injury case from the start, and why the insurance coverage behind a commercial truck matters.
What should you do if a commercial truck hits you on a bike?
Get medical care first, even if you think you are fine. Call 911 and ask for the police to come. If you can, take photographs of the scene, the truck, and any writing on it, and get the name and number of anyone who saw it.
Do not give a recorded statement to the truck’s insurance company, and do not sign anything. Commercial trucks carry records that can be lost on a schedule measured in weeks, so call a lawyer early. You can read more on what to do after being hit and on bicycle accidents in Louisiana.
Hurt while riding a bike in Lafayette?
Call (337) 347-7177 for a free consultation. We will give you a straight read on your case, including when you do not need a lawyer. No fee unless we win.
We handle bicycle accident and truck accident cases throughout Acadiana, including Lafayette and the surrounding parishes. You can also see all of our case results.
Frequently asked questions
Can a bicycle rider bring a claim when a commercial truck hits them?
Yes. A rider who is injured by a truck driver’s mistake can bring a claim against the driver and, in many cases, against the company that employed the driver. Commercial trucks usually carry more insurance than a private car, which matters when the injuries are serious.
What if the truck driver says the rider was at fault?
That is a common defense, and it does not end the claim. Louisiana changed its rule on partial fault on January 1, 2026, so a rider’s share of fault now matters more than it used to. Read how partial fault works in a Louisiana accident before you talk to anyone from the insurance company.
How long do I have to file a claim after a bicycle accident in Louisiana?
For most injury claims that arose on or after July 1, 2024, the deadline is two years. Missing it can end the claim permanently, so do not wait. See how long you have to file an injury claim in Louisiana.
Should I accept the first offer from the truck’s insurance company?
Not before a lawyer looks at it. An early offer reflects what the company believes it can close the file for, not what a serious injury is worth. Have your claim evaluated before you agree to anything.
Related reading: Louisiana bicycle accident claims, truck black box and ELD data, how to choose a truck accident lawyer, and what truck accident cases are worth in Louisiana.
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