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
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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
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
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
Seatbelts Greatly Decrease the Risk of Death or Serious Injury in a Car Accident
It probably annoys you that your most cautious family member always reminds you to buckle up when you ride in the car together, but your family member has a point. Seatbelts really do save lives. They play a bigger role in preventing death or serious injury in the event of a collision than any of… Read More
In Traffic Liability Laws, Two Wrongs Do Not Make a Right
Many traffic collisions are not entirely the fault of one driver. As often as not, multiple factors contribute to a collision, sometimes including errors by both drivers. Other factors, such as dangerous road conditions and manufacturers’ defects in car parts, can also play a role. According to Louisiana law, you have the right to seek… Read More
Why You Should Go to the Hospital After a Car Accident, Even if Your Injuries Seem Minor
In January 2023, an 83-year-old woman from Bossier Parish was injured when a car that was making an illegal turn collided with her vehicle. When first responders arrived, the woman was alert and able to describe the events that led to the accident. They transported her to the hospital because they were concerned that her… Read More
Three Southern University Students Killed When 18-Wheeler Strikes Their Jeep
It is frightening to read the statistics about how many traffic accidents occur on a daily basis, but most traffic collisions do not result in life-threatening injuries. Car accidents are more likely to be minor if they occur on urban streets or in residential neighborhoods because the high concentration of traffic lights is a safeguard… Read More