Car Accidents

Unfortunately, despite improved road safety over the years, road accidents continue to be a significant concern, causing injuries and even fatalities. One of the dangerous practices that contribute to these accidents is tailgating. Tailgating refers to driving too...

When it comes to car accidents, determining who is at fault can be a complicated process. This is the case even for rear-end collisions where assigning fault seems straightforward. Opportunely, read-end accidents can sometimes result in serious injuries, which may be...

Any time that you suffer a head injury, it’s very important to get medical attention. Many people will simply try to get some rest and see if they can heal on their own. They may want to skip an expensive trip to the hospital. But it is best to talk to medical...

In a bicycle vs. vehicle crash, cyclists typically suffer more serious injuries than those in the vehicle. When that vehicle is an SUV, the injuries are often significantly worse – and too often, fatal. That might seem obvious since SUVs are larger and heavier than...

From minor to catastrophic crashes, thousands of car accidents are reported throughout Louisiana every year. If you are hurt in a car accident that is not your fault, you may be eligible for compensation for the resulting economic and non-economic damages through a...

Most vehicle crashes are primarily the fault of one driver. In many instances, however, the other driver could be faulted for not being as conscientious as possible.  For example, maybe you had the right of way to enter an intersection when another driver ran through...

It is certainly true that there are issues that can arise as someone gets older that may make them a more dangerous driver. For example, somebody suffering from a cognitive disorder may have trouble remembering where they’re going or may simply make logical mistakes...

Underride accidents are not necessarily common, but they are some of the most dangerous accidents anyone can be involved in. They happen when a smaller vehicle and a larger vehicle collide and the smaller one slides underneath. For instance, this is most common with...

Drunk driving is dangerous, but some people still do it. According to the National Highway Transport Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020, one person died in a drunk-driving crash every 45 minutes in the U.S. The total recorded number was 11,654 deaths in that year....

Who’s ready to paint their faces and head out to catch some long beads and stomp some doubloons? If you’re a New Orleanian, you either love Carnival or dread it. Either way, the season is kicking into high gear. If you plan to venture out on the parade routes, the...