Children under 12 need to be safely secured in a car seat to prevent injuries, or even death, in the event of a crash. In 2019, more than 600 children 12 and younger died in motor vehicle crashes nationwide. More than 91,000 were injured. At least 38 percent were not buckled properly. It is ...
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Auto Accidents
10 Ways to Keep Safe on the Road
Spring and summer vacations mean more road traffic. The more cars on the road, the more dangerous it can be. Your safety is important and there are some things you can do to help make sure you keep yourself and others safe.
Wear your seatbelt.
This is the one of the most preventable ways to ...
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WHAT’S MY PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT WORTH?
Lawyers and adjusters help decide the settlement value of a personal injury lawsuit based on analysis of the facts and law.
Many factors impact the value of personal injury claims. Insurance companies evaluate the details of each claim when deciding how much to pay. Adjusters and lawyers perform ...
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Louisiana Car Crash Checklist
A car crash can range from inconvenient to devastating.
If you are in a car crash in Louisiana, the following checklist can help make sure everyone is safe, that you follow the law, and you get on the road to recovery:
Check yourself for injuries after a car crash
If you are ...
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What are the steps to file a lawsuit?
Before you file a lawsuit, it's important to know the process.
How does a lawsuit get filed?
Filing a lawsuit requires information about the facts, law, and parties to the case in controversy. This requires the gathering of important information and all relevant evidence. Courts require a ...
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How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
Determining how much your personal injury case is worth depends on many factors. However, I will focus on some of the basics that are often applied to decide how much money should be paid to fairly compensate for a personal injury. This is not an exact science. Many insurance companies and ...
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Semi-truck accidents in Louisiana
A crash with a semi-truck is extremely dangerous. It is not like a typical car accident. These massive machines can weigh 80,000 pounds. Traveling at highway speeds, a crash often causes severe injuries and even death. Typical injuries from a crash with a semi-truck include:
Back and neck ...
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PRESCRIPTION IS NOT WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
The most important decision our clients make often occurs before we’ve ever met them. It is to determine when they seek out legal counsel on an issue of harm. Whether a person decides to call an attorney may seem like the first of many steps in vindicating their rights — and it is — but waiting too ...
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What Are the Stages of a Louisiana Car Accident Lawsuit?
You have been injured in a car accident, and you know you need to do something to collect the money you need to pay for your injuries. Simply hitting up the insurance company with a claim probably won’t get the job done.
So, what happens now?
A car accident lawsuit can be a long haul. If you ...
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Side Impact Collisions
You have no control over the other drivers on the road. Even if you drive defensively and follow the rules of the road, you may still be seriously injured by another driver’s negligence. In many cases, the victim of a side impact collision may have no warning and no way to avoid it.
Side impact ...
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