You came to Louisiana for a wedding or a long weekend, and a crash you did not cause turned the trip upside down. Now you are back home in another state, wondering whether the accident claim is even worth chasing. Distance rarely closes the door. Here is how a...
Reckless driving poses a serious risk to everyone on the road. Drivers who speed, weave through traffic, tailgate, disregard traffic signals or make unsafe lane changes can increase the likelihood of collisions and injuries. When encountering a reckless driver,...
Car accident injuries can make life feel suddenly out of your control. Beyond the pain, you may face medical bills, missed work and the stress of managing insurance and legal questions. Many people do not realize that the real impact of an accident often goes far...
Drunk driving incidents can technically happen at any time. People on their way to a first-shift job might encounter a drunk driver headed home after an all-night bender. Motorists simply do not know when they may cross paths with an intoxicated driver. However,...
A car accident with injuries can be overwhelming, particularly when dealing with mounting medical bills and lost wages. A successful accident claim can help you manage the aftermath of the crash, providing compensation to make ends meet during your recovery and for...
While traffic laws differ in every state, some rules are standard. It is illegal to drive after drinking a significant amount of alcohol in every jurisdiction across the United States. State statutes generally enforce a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of...
When people talk about high-risk places to drive or walk, parking lots are unlikely to be the first location discussed. After all, people generally drive at relatively low speeds in parking lots. Even during busy times, everyone there is aware that there may be...
You might think a minor fender-bender at 15 mph won't cause serious harm. After all, your car barely shows damage, and you feel fine right after the crash. However, low-speed collisions can still lead to serious injuries—including ones that might not show signs of...
Motor vehicle collisions are one of the leading causes of both injury and death in Louisiana. People of all ages get hurt in car crashes, and some people die because of the injuries they sustain. Crashes can occur for a broad range of different reasons, many of which...
Many people were affected by the recent mass casualty pileup on the elevated section of I-55 between Manchac and Ruddock that occurred on Monday, Oct. 23. At least eight people died and another 63 suffered injuries in the series of crashes that involved at least 168...