Living with an invisible injury brings its own set of challenges and frustrations. Sometimes people accuse you of faking your symptoms to get attention just because they do not see any gruesome-looking bruises, scrapes, or scars. It is easy enough to tell yourself that you are not going to let what other people say bother… Read More
Lane Change Accidents in Louisiana
The winding, two-lane roads of Louisiana’s rural parishes are the site of many fond memories, and the neutral ground of St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans is a destination for visitors from around the world, but the faded lines that divide lanes of traffic that move in the same direction evoke rather fewer positive emotions…. Read More
New Drunk Driving Prevention Laws Go Into Effect in Louisiana
Alcohol remains one of the greatest risk factors regarding car accidents that result in injuries or fatalities. Approximately a third of fatal collisions involve a driver who was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. Louisiana residents have long been saying that stricter drunk driving laws could prevent many… Read More
Driver in Fatal DWI Crash Faces Charges for Vehicular Homicide
Charges of vehicular homicide can apply when someone causes a fatal accident. Vehicular homicide only counts as a crime of violence when the at-fault driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is at least 0.2%, which is two-and-a-half times the legal limit of 0.08%. In August 2023, Louisiana enacted new legislation aimed at preventing drunk driving. One… Read More
Louisiana Fender Bender Laws
You learned in driver’s ed class that you should always flag down a police officer and file a police report at the scene of a car accident, but in your years of driving, you have witnessed several collisions, and people do not always get the police involved. Is it always necessary to report an accident?… Read More
How Does the Part of the Car That Gets Hit Affect the Risk of Serious Injury?
The bad news is that almost everyone who drives a car or rides in one as a passenger will get involved in a collision at least once, but the good news is that most car accidents do not result in severe injuries. Even if the worst result of your accident is costly vehicle damage, breaking… Read More
Potholes in the Road Can Create Obstacles in Your Car Accident Case
Louisiana is not known for its smoothly paved roads. You get as bumpy a ride on Rampart Street and Magazine Street in New Orleans as you do on the country roads with a beautiful view of the Bayous. It is so easy to enjoy the scenery in Louisiana that you might not notice the potholes… Read More
Digital Bridge Between Brain and Spine Enables Paralyzed Man to Walk
When you walk, you simply set the intention to take a step, and your brain sends signals through your nerves that cause your legs to move. You take this for granted if you are healthy, but if you have a spinal cord injury, you are acutely aware of how easy life is when all you… Read More
Multi-Vehicle Accidents in Louisiana
Insurance claims after a collision that involves three or more vehicles can be simpler than those involving just two. When only two vehicles are involved in an accident, there is much more room for debate about which one caused the accident. If the accident involved more than two vehicles, though, it is easier to see… Read More
Louisiana UTV Laws
Who says that there is no fun to be had in Louisiana in the summer? Sure, the tourist season is in the winter, but Louisianans enjoy our home state year-round. Louisiana is a great place for summer fun once you get away from the stagnant heat of the French Quarter. Whether you are fishing or… Read More