One of the hardest experiences to endure is the death of a loved one. But what can make it even harder is when another person's negligent actions resulted in the demise of your spouse, sibling, child or parent.In some of these situations, the negligent party's actions...
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Determining damages in a wrongful death lawsuit
When people die young in fatal accidents, it can be more difficult for family members since there is no time to prepare for what life may be like without the loved one around. Such an unexpected death can also be very costly for the family as well. When people are...
Compensation for emotional distress in wrongful death
No matter what people in Louisiana do for their health, at some point, everyone will pass away. It is a fact of life. However, how people pass away can vary greatly. People hope that they will live a long, full life and simply pass away peacefully in their sleep, but...
Suing the government requires additional steps
As our blog has discussed on previous occasions, a Louisiana resident who has been the victim of another person's negligence, or has lost a loved one due to negligence, will likely have to take several legal steps in order to recover compensation for their...
Drunk driving deaths down in Louisiana
According to a recent report, the number of deaths due to drunk driving is declining in this state.The report compared the number of deaths due to drunk driving in Louisiana in 2017, the last year statistics were available, and the same number from 2000. In 2000, 354...
Fatalities due to running red lights are at a 10-year high
According to a recently released report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the number fatalities due to motorists running red lights is at the highest point in a decade.The study examined statistics of deadly motor vehicle accidents across the country between...
Statistics show texting and driving a growing concern
Recent statistics suggest that, despite efforts on the part of law enforcement, texting and driving may be a growing concern in Louisiana.According to the report, authorities are expecting that there will be at least 15 fatalities on the roads due to the use of a cell...
Traffic deaths down overall, but pedestrian deaths soar
The annual estimate from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, as to the number of traffic fatalities across the country was recently announced.In 2018, NHTSA is estimating that there will be 36,750 reported fatalities on the nation's highways...
Highway workers at risk for fatal workplace accidents
Those who work on or along Louisiana's roads and highways have a particularly dangerous job. Not only do they have to deal with all the usual hazards of a construction site, they also frequently must work very close to traffic, traffic that sometimes is moving at or...
Higher speed limits blamed for more traffic deaths
While many residents of Houma, Louisiana, probably find higher speed limits convenient and even fun, a recent study reveals that lawmakers' being lax about speed has a drawback.According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, even a modest increase in a speed...