Posts Categorized In: Auto Accident

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

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 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

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

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

Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2015, 2,333 teens between the ages of 16-19 were killed in motor vehicle crashes, and in 2014, there were 221,313 teens treated in emergency rooms for car accident injuries…. Read More

Generally, driving under the influence is associated with drunk driving. But alcohol is not the only substance that impairs drivers. Driving while under the influence of drugs can be equally impairing and carries the same penalties as driving while under the influence of alcohol. (Drivers can also get in trouble for driving while under the… Read More

Car accidents are stressful — and often expensive. While it might seem counterintuitive that hiring a personal injury attorney will save you money, an experienced attorney can help ensure that you receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and other accident-related expenses. In fact, one of the biggest mistakes you can make after being… Read More