Stop signs are usually the first thing that children learn about driving, perhaps second only to traffic lights. The red, octagonal sign provides the context for reading the word “stop,” and if preschoolers are present in the back seat, they will often loudly protest if the adult behind the wheel attempts a “California stop sign”… Read More
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Collisions Between a Motor Vehicle and a Bicycle
Riding a bicycle is great for your health, your wallet, and the environment. Certain places in Louisiana are exceptionally bicycle-friendly, for example, Uptown New Orleans. It is legal for people to ride bikes in most areas where there is vehicular traffic, but in practice, this can be very dangerous. A collision between a car and… Read More
Louisiana Tech Football Player Surrenders to Police After Hit-and-Run Crash That Killed Pedestrian
Leaving the scene of an accident, also known as hit-and-run, is a criminal offense in Louisiana. If the hit-and-run accident does not result in serious injury or death, the maximum penalty for a hit-and-run is six months in jail. The maximum penalty for leaving the scene of a fatal accident is ten years in prison…. Read More
What Happens if the Driver Who Causes Your Accident is From Another State?
It is always a good time to visit Louisiana, whether you are visiting rural areas to enjoy the scenic fall leaves and the mild winter weather or visiting New Orleans to get caught up in the excitement of the Mardi Gras parades, Jazz Fest, or the Essence Music Festival. People in Louisiana are famous for… Read More
Where Does the Money Come From to Compensate People Injured in Car Accidents?
When you see TV commercials for personal injury lawyers, they promise to get you the money you need to pay your medical bills and your living expenses while you are unable to work, but they are usually not specific about where the money will come from. Is there a lever inside the law firm that… Read More
How to Avoid a Denial of Your Insurance Claim After a Car Accident
Getting reimbursement from your car insurance company after an accident is supposed to be easy, but too often, drivers face unpleasant surprises and unexpected delays. Insurance companies keep asking you for more information, even about things where you have already submitted documents or told your story about what happened. Then, weeks or even months after… Read More
Louisiana Rental Car Accidents
Car insurance policies contain pages and pages of text about all the possible scenarios in which the insured drivers and vehicles might be involved in car accidents, but hardly anyone reads an entire insurance policy before signing it. If you ask most people what their car insurance covers, they will only be able to tell… Read More
Noneconomic Damages for Traumatic Brain Injury in Car Accident Cases
Most people decide to file a personal injury lawsuit after a car accident because the injuries they sustained in the accident have caused them financial hardship. The medical bills for treatment of a serious injury can add up to tens of thousands of dollars, or even more. Serious injuries can force you to stay away… Read More
Passenger Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in Iberville Parish
Every few minutes, someone somewhere in the world posts a new video on YouTube about state-of-the-art vehicle technologies. People are constantly working to make cars faster, more energy efficient, and more automated, as well as to make them look cooler. These developments have made motor vehicle travel safer over the years, but the seatbelt has… Read More
Louisiana Golf Cart and Low Speed Vehicle Accident Laws
Cars that go very fast are dangerous, so it stands to reason that cars that do not go very fast are less dangerous. Most serious injuries in motor vehicle collisions involve accidents where at least one vehicle was traveling at 40 miles per hour or more at the time of impact. Based on that, it… Read More