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The steps you take after a crash can protect your health and your legal rights. It doesn't matter how good your driving record is. Sometimes there is no getting out of the way of a speeding, distracted, drunk, or otherwise negligent driver. Unfortunately, many people wrongly assume that the claim process should be easy if...

Car accidents caused by impaired driving often result in severe injury. Impaired drivers endanger everyone on Louisiana’s roadways. Indeed, driving under the influence of alcohol, prescription medication, or illegal drugs can cause serious car accidents that result in severe injury or death. To help combat the problem, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) will use...

In the U.S., the pedestrian fatality rate also remains at a historically high level Pedestrian accident fatalities in Louisiana and across the nation reached a record high last year, alarming state and federal traffic safety officials who fear things might only get worse based on the steady upward trend of traffic deaths over the past...

If you were injured in a New Orleans Uber accident, it's a good idea to talk to a lawyer Claims involving rideshare accidents in New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana can quickly turn into complicated legal cases. Whether you’re involved in a crash caused by an Uber or Lyft driver or someone working for...

All motorists need to use caution when driving during dangerous weather conditions In Louisiana, the weather conditions often turn severe. Look no further than last month, when the governor declared a state of emergency after tornadoes tore through the New Orleans area and caused significant devastation, including at least one fatality. Storms with heavy rainfall...

A New Orleans car accident lawyer discusses the findings of a recent study Car Insurance Comparison recently conducted a study to determine the top 10 states with the worst drivers. The states that received the dubious honor of making the list all had high rates of fatal car accidents caused by speeding, drunk driving, reckless...

A New Orleans car accident lawyer breaks down everything drivers should know Louisiana is in the top 8 list of states with the best highway safety laws. Each year the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety releases a roadmap of each state's highway safety laws. According to the Louisiana Illuminator, the U.S. Department of Transportation...

A New Orleans Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Provides the Details You can see people out walking every day in New Orleans and throughout the state. Nobody should expect to get hit by a car when they are just going for a walk. But pedestrians are at risk when they are crossing the street or walking by...

A New Orleans car accident attorney discusses the dangers Rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft can help reduce the number of drunk driving crashes, but they may also contribute to the total number of all car accidents. While it is still much safer to get a ride from a sober driver compared to getting...

A New Orleans car accident lawyer reveals what you should know According to the National Safety Council (NSC), tens of thousands of car accidents, hundreds of deaths, and thousands of injuries occur every year in parking lots across the country. Researchers believe the number of accidents is even higher because many minor fender-benders are not...