The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that more than three million people are injured in car accidents annually. Car accidents obviously can't always be avoided. However, it can be helpful to be aware of the most common injuries that occur as a...
In a city like New Orleans, there are many ways of getting around town for tourists and visitors. Some of those include cab rides, using the streetcar, Uber or Lyft, or tour buses. We like to think that all of these options are safe and secure; after all, they...
In a city like New Orleans, with a great deal of traffic, much of it driven by out-of-town visitors who may be unfamiliar with the city, and full of pedestrians, crashes involving cars trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians are not uncommon. Many are caused by...
A rear-end collision usually occurs when the front end of a vehicle strikes the rear end of another vehicle. Although there may be an automatic assumption that the driver of the rear vehicle may be at fault, there are situations in which the driver of the front...
People often underestimate risk. Many residents of New Orleans would avoid some parts of town because of the perceived risk of crime. But few fully understand the risk presented by their cars and trucks. Some of that is due to familiarity. They drive in their vehicles...
More than 9 million people visit New Orleans every year to enjoy the sights, sounds and food of this popular tourist destination. With that many people, accidents are bound to happen on occasion.If you or someone you loved was harmed in an accident while vacationing...
Do you know who is to blame if an Uber driver or a ridesharing driver causes an accident? If you or a loved one is injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver, usually that driver or the employer of the driver can be held liable for your losses.However, while...
Automobile accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. If you are in a car crash, stay calm and follow these important steps to protect yourself and any passengers that might be with you. Step 1: Seek medical treatmentIn the time immediately following an accident,...
Many people think of truck accident litigation as being more or less the same as other motor vehicle accident claims. This is simply not the case. While there are similarities, there are significant differences in how these cases proceed and how your lawyer should...
After a serious accident, one of the most pressing concerns for most accident victims is the money. Who will pay for these medical bills? How will we cover the cost of the lost wages from missing work? These and other questions are common.However, because of the...