The Legal Ramifications of Distracted Driving: Texting, Eating, and More
car-accident |May 05th, 2023
From 2016-2020, distracted driving, whether inside or outside the vehicle, led to the death of 193 individuals in Louisiana. In the year 2020 alone, another 23,010 people sustained injuries. When people hear ‘distracted driving,’ they often think of texting. However, distracted driving i..
READ MOREWhat Happens When There is Medical Malpractice After a Car Accident Injury or Illness?
car-accident |January 01th, 2023
According to Kaiser Health News (KHN), a 68-year-old man, Jean Louis-Charles, died hours after spinal fusion surgery to fix a continuous neck and back pain he was experiencing that resulted from a car crash. The spinal fusion procedure involved replacing three disks with an implant that the doctor,..
READ MOREPros and Cons of Hiring a Lawyer for Car Accident Case in New Orleans
car-accident |December 12th, 2022
In 2021, Louisiana set a new record for the number of fatalities that occurred on public highways, with 997 individuals losing their lives. When we examine currently available data from The Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety regarding Orleans parish, we can see that there h..
READ MOREShould You Take Pictures of Your Vehicle After a Car Accident in New Orleans?
car-accident |December 12th, 2022
After a New Orleans car accident, pictures of the vehicle and the scene are crucial. Photographs can help determine liability, aid investigations, and assist insurance companies in accurately evaluating a claim. Why Are Pictures of Your Vehicle Necessary After a New Orleans Car Accident? Car acciden..
READ MOREWhy Should You Hire A Lawyer For A Car Accident Case In New Orleans?
car-accident |December 12th, 2022
There is no legal requirement to hire an attorney to represent you after a car accident. A person injured in a car accident in New Orleans has every right to represent themselves while making a claim against the person responsible for causing their damage. But injured persons need to understand what..
READ MOREWill Insurance Pay if an At-Fault Driver was Drunk?
car-accident |November 11th, 2022
In the event of an accident with an intoxicated driver, what if the insurance company will not cover an accident or fulfill a full claim? Proving Fault in Drunk Driving Accident A driver may face charges for one or more drunk driving offenses if they are legally inebriated at the time of an accide..
READ MORELabor Day and Traffic Safety
car-accident |August 08th, 2022
Labor Day is an excellent time for Louisianans to get one more three-day weekend at the end of summer. However, like many holidays, Labor Day also marks one of the deadliest weekends for motorists on the roadways. Therefore, any Louisianan planning a long trip during the upcoming holiday weekend sho..
READ MOREWho is liable for an accident caused by a tire blowout on a Louisiana road?
car-accident |April 04th, 2022
Like all accidents, tire blowouts can be terrifying and dangerous. According to the Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) at Louisiana State University, in 2019, there were more than 72,000 injuries and 722 deaths on Louisiana roads. The 2020 data were similar. If a..
READ MOREHow Do I File A Lawsuit Against Uber Or Lyft?
car-accident |March 03nd, 2022
As ride-share continues to grow as a popular transportation alternative as well as a flexible means to earn income, concerns about liability when accidents occur also continue to be a subject of ongoing controversy. Ride-share companies – also known as transportation network companies – do not..
READ MOREAre Drunk Drivers Automatically At Fault For a Car Accident?
car-accident |January 01th, 2022
After a car accident with a drunk driver, you may assume that the drunk driver automatically bears liability. After all, that driver decided to get behind the wheel while inebriated, which likely contributed to the accident, even if it did not cause it altogether. Does the drunk driver automatically..
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