Calculating Future Medical Costs In A Catastrophic Injury Case
When you suffer catastrophic injuries in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, Louisiana state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the…
How Can An Attorney Help Reduce Your Medical Bills After An Accident?
Each year, thousands of people are injured in accidents in Louisiana. Bone fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and burns are just a few…
How Long Does An Insurance Company Have To Settle A Claim in Louisiana?
If you’ve been injured in a car or truck accident in Louisiana that was caused by negligence, state law gives you the right to seek…
Truck Driver Fatigue is a Factor of Truck Accidents
About 130,000 people are injured in truck accidents every year in the United States. While there are several contributors to truck accidents, truck driver fatigue is…
Car Crashes Increase after Speed Limit Hike
Last summer, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed legislation to increase the speed limit for interstate travel to 70 mph. The speed limit is not the only thing…
Train Collision Kills Three, Injures Dozens in Mississippi
At approximately 2:00 PM this afternoon, a CSX train collided with a charter bus that was stalled on railroad tracks in downtown Biloxi, Mississippi. After…
School Bus Accident: Eight Children Injured in Baton Rouge
Eight children were injured in a school bus crash that happened on Gayosa Street near North 27th Street at approximately 8:00 AM this morning in…
Average Vehicle Age in U.S. Hits Record High
A report from IHS Automotive states that the average vehicle age in the U.S. is now 11.5 years, a record high. IHS Automotive points to two causes…
Speeding Linked to at least 27% of Louisiana Traffic Deaths
At least 27 percent of Louisiana traffic deaths in 2013 were related to speeding, a recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows….
Driving in Fog is Dangerous. Follow These Tips to Avoid Accidents
Driving in fog can be dangerous to motorists. Louisiana residents are all too familiar with fog on the roadways and how it affects their driving….
Right Hook: When Car Crosses Bike Lane Causing Crash
A right hook is the name given to the most common type of bicycle accident in New Orleans. A right hook occurs when a vehicle…
Texting While Driving Attitudes And Behaviors Differ
Texting while driving is a danger to everyone. It poses serious risks to those sending texts, but more importantly to the other drivers on the…
Defective Airbag Places Gulf Coast Residents at Higher Risk
Gulf Coast residents may be at a higher risk due to a defective airbag design because of high humidity in the region. At least three…
Car Accident Lawyer in New Orleans Helps TBI Victims Secure Compensation
When you are driving in New Orleans where massive road projects and maintenance projects have been going on since 2010, the risk of figuring in…
New Study of Guardrail Designs Shows Safety Difference
A new study has been released on the effectiveness of guardrail end terminal designs. The new study analyzes how the different designs absorb impact energy….
New Orleans Car Accident Attorney Talks Soft Tissue Injuries
Many accident victims have probably heard the terms “soft tissue injury” or “major personal injury”. What do these terms actually mean? An accident attorney can…
Ask an Accident Lawyer in New Orleans about Vehicular Accident Claims
Many people believe that all motor vehicle accidents are the same. In some ways, this is true – they can all result in property damage,…
How an Accident Lawyer in New Orleans Proves Whose at Fault in Collisions
The legal outcomes of a car accident depend largely on evidence, including the statements of drivers and other witnesses. However, such subjective information may not…
Auto Accident Lawyer in New Orleans Imparts Advice on Injury Claims
In a traffic accident, witness statements, pieces of evidence, and documentation are all important. As keys to resolving investigations, these factors aid in recovering physical…
Pedestrian Safety in New Orleans
Pedestrian accidents resulting in injury or death have been on the rise since 2011. A pedestrian, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and…