Car accidents only take a few seconds to unfold, but they can affect your life for months, or even years, afterward. Trying to put your life back together after suffering a serious injury can be confusing and stressful. Even if you were fortunate enough to be financially secure before the accident, the medical bills and… Read More
Posts Categorized In: Auto Accident
Joinder and Intervention Rules
Many personal injury cases seem straightforward. For example, if you were injured in a rear-end automobile collision, then it’s obvious who caused the accident, right? Maybe not. What if the car crashed into you because the brakes failed? And what if the brakes failed because of a manufacturing or design defect? Justice isn’t being served… Read More
Dismissing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Not every personal injury lawsuit is built to last. In some cases the defendant might convince the court to dismiss your claim, either without prejudice (meaning you can file the claim again) or with prejudice (meaning the claim is dismissed forever and you can’t refile). Note that under certain conditions the court can dismiss a… Read More
Car Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a major cause of death in the United States, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. TBI survivors may also face lifelong consequences, such as impaired thinking or movement. Because a TBI often involves extensive medical care, it can be a very expensive injury. A TBI usually… Read More
Types of Injuries Common to Car Accident Victims
Car accidents are a leading cause of injury in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes caused 2.44 million injuries in 2015, and more than 35,000 fatalities. The type and severity of car accident injuries depend on the situation. For example, was the person wearing a seatbelt? Did… Read More
Legal Options after Losing at Trial in Automobile Injury Lawsuit
Not every automobile injury lawsuit initially succeeds in court. But if at first your case doesn’t succeed, there are ways to try again. For example, you may file a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, a motion for a new trial, and an appeal. (Note that all of these options are available and you don’t… Read More
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving is a serious problem in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 72,000 crashes were caused by drowsy driving in 2013, resulting in 44,000 injuries and 800 fatalities. Accidents caused by drowsy driving are entirely preventable, which makes drivers who fall asleep behind the wheel guilty of negligence. If… Read More
Aggressive Driving and Road Rage
Aggressive driving is a major problem in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA defines “aggressive driving” as occurring when “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” Examples include speeding, weaving in and out of traffic and tailgating. And… Read More
Damages Available to Car Accident Victims
If you have been injured in a car accident, you probably want to know what legal rights and remedies are available to you. The most important remedy that victims seek is compensation for their injuries. Here are some things you need to know about damages. Comparative Fault Louisiana is a comparative fault state, which means… Read More
Louisiana Has Most Distracted Drivers in U.S.
Be careful when driving in Louisiana, because drivers here aren’t always paying attention. In fact, Louisiana has the most distracted drivers in the country, according to a recently released study. (That’s also one of the reasons that Louisiana has the second-most expensive car insurance premiums, averaging $1,921.) Between 2011-2015, there were 26,977 people injured because… Read More
