Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death and injury in Louisiana. While there are many causes of motor vehicle accidents, distracted driving, drunk driving, weather, speeding and driving while overtired are some of the most common causes. Distracted...
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The severity of accidents caused by truck debris
Truck debris can appear at any time and on any road. Drivers in Louisiana should know that not all road debris is easy to avoid hitting and may result in certain types of accidents. What type of truck debris causes accidents? Most debris on major roads is small enough...
Actions that can increase the risk of a truck crash
If you spend any amount of time driving on Louisiana highways, there is a good chance that you'll share the road with a commercial vehicle. While most commercial vehicle drivers take safety seriously, there are some who have no problem taking actions that could...
Rubbernecking is distracted driving
The roads in Louisiana are some of the most dangerous in the country, and this is largely due to the high rate of distracted driving in the Pelican State. When researchers from a car insurance comparison website compiled a list of the states with the most distracted...
Advantages of hiring a personal injury attorney
After being involved in a car collision, insurance companies may offer a quick settlement to resolve all claims relating to a vehicle accident. It can sometimes be tempting to accept a fast settlement to receive money related to a collision as soon as possible....
Accidents involving trucks can be devastating
One of the scariest things on the road for most drivers is the fear of getting into a collision with trucks. Trucks are massive, and they weigh many tons. If a truck were to get into an accident with a passenger vehicle, the occupants of that car would be in serious...
When accidents victims need help seeking compensation
When one is injured by the negligence of another, car accident victims have the right to fight back. They can seek full compensation from that negligent driver through a personal injury lawsuit. Insurance companies Unfortunately, this is not always easy because the...
How accident reconstruction might help you?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident and hope to succeed on a personal injury claim, then you have to know how to build your case. Not only do you need testimony and exhibits to support a finding that a defendant is liable for the accident in question and your...
Louisiana ties for third in fatal winter holiday crashes
Even in today’s climate, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays in Houma are popular times to travel. However, more cars on the road increases the potential for car and truck accidents. ValuePenguin analyzed data on holiday car accident fatalities from 2014 to 2018...
Louisiana car accident compensation rules
In Louisiana, when a car accident occurs, there are steps those involved need to take to obtain damages. There are legal rules surrounding car accidents that need to be followed post-accident. Statute of limitations After a car accident, Louisiana Civil Code says that...