If you are in a car crash, your thinking may not be as sharp as usual for several days. The shock and distress of the situation and your lack of knowledge of legal matters can leave you vulnerable. That is why you need to take great care if anyone from the insurance...
Personal Injury
What makes truck accident claims different?
A truck accident claim can get complicated. Unlike an ordinary car crash, you are looking at several potentially liable parties. On top of that, victims of trucking accidents often end up with severe injuries, some of which result in permanent disabilities or even...
Human error causes a stunning amount of car accidents
Car accidents happen every day. Sometimes, it's the fault of a drunk driver. Other times it's a young driver who is inexperienced or reckless. Sometimes it's an older driver, perhaps a parent who is distracted by a child or an elderly individual whose physical ability...
The 3 most dangerous roads in Louisiana: Do you agree?
Louisiana has plenty of excellent roadways and routes that are easy to use, but not all of the roads throughout the state are safe. There are several roadways known as some of the worst in the country let alone the state. Interstate 10, US 90 and US 190 all make the...
Drivers are still distracted after they put their phones down
As texting and driving became both obviously dangerous and often illegal, many drivers resorted to what they thought was safer – texting at a red light. They would leave their phones in the cup holder or on the dash when they were driving, but then they would pick...
Motor vehicle rollover accidents injure many Louisiana residents
As you know, any vehicle accident can lead to substantial injuries, even those deemed minor crashes. However, some auto accidents are more dangerous than others, including head-on collisions, semi-truck underride crashes and rollover accidents. In this post, we wanted...
3 tips for driving safely at night time
Driving in Louisiana can be hazardous. Throughout the day, roads can become congested, leading to a risk of accidents. However, driving at night time also presents some unique risks, even when fewer vehicles are present. In fact, research suggests that despite...
Why do you need to worry about trucks with improperly secured loads?
There are all different types of truckers that you'll find on our roads here in Louisiana. Some are short-distance or delivery drivers that keep to hyper-local or regional routes, while others are long-distance drivers that may head out across the country for weeks at...
How long to file a personal injury claim in New Orleans?
When you are involved in a car accident, you need to act fast – especially if you have sustained an injury. You need to seek immediate medical attention even if your injuries do not appear serious. The police, too, need to visit the accident scene and write a report....
Spinal cord injuries come with complex challenges
When spinal cord injuries are mentioned, most people immediately think about paralysis. While that’s one of the more devastating consequences that can occur with this type of injury, there are many others that might also happen. One of these is a lack of sensation...