When thinking about car crashes, there is a tendency to focus on high-speed collisions. While many accidents occur at high speeds, there are also numerous other causes. For the most part, parking lots and garages are full of stationary vehicles, so it’s...
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PERSONAL INJURY (PLAINTIFF) – Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Safety tips for pedestrians at night
Walking or running around traffic is always dangerous. It gets even more dangerous at night, as visibility drops. Many accidents happen at these times, and pedestrians are in an exceptional amount of danger, finding themselves very likely to suffer serious injuries or...
Should you follow a hit-and-run driver?
If your vehicle gets struck by a hit-and-run driver, to say that it is frustrating is an understatement. Not only have they damaged your vehicle and potentially injured you, but they are now refusing to take responsibility for their actions and trying to flee the...
When hit-and-runs go unsolved, victims often pay
Drivers in Louisiana should carry car insurance, register their vehicles and follow traffic laws. Unfortunately, many people intentionally violate one or multiple rules related to the safe operation of motor vehicles on Louisiana roads. When people break the law, car...
Did your car accident leave you with a traumatic brain injury?
Most people think of car accidents as simple inconveniences. It's nothing more than a costly fender bender that can set you back a few hundred dollars and maybe a day or two without your car. But the consequences can be far more devastating for the unlucky...
How long do I have to sue for hit-and-run in Louisiana?
Louisiana offers the best of both worlds: bustling city life for the metropolitan-oriented and lush countryside for the outdoor type. Unfortunately, these set-ups come with their share of hazards too. If you are involved in a hit-and-run accident, you deserve...
What should you do if you’re hydroplaning?
When you’re driving in the rain, one of the problems you may face is that your car can hydroplane. In many ways, this feels like driving on ice. It can cause you to lose control of the vehicle and leave your lane or even crash off of the road entirely. So what happens...
Why do people “hit-and-run?”
Many people are involved in auto accidents every day. Many of the victims of car crashes know who caused the accident and have easier times filing accident claims because of it. Other drivers, however, may have more difficulty knowing who caused their injuries, much...
Louisiana ranks poorly in terms of pedestrian safety
In past decades, getting around on foot was considered one of the safest travel modes. During the latter half of the 20th century, things began to change for pedestrians. There was an increase in motor vehicle use as more and more people chose to ride instead of walk....