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...
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Louisiana DOTD Offers Tips on How to Avoid Car Accidents in Severe Weather
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...
Read MoreSome of the Worst Drivers in the Nation Are in Louisiana
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...
Read MoreLouisiana Ranked One of the Best States for Highway Safety Laws
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...
Read MoreLouisiana Ranks Sixth in the Nation for Pedestrian Deaths
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...
Read MoreNew Orleans Rideshares Reduce Drunk Driving, But Accidents Still Happen
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...
Read MoreHow To Avoid a Parking Lot Accident This Holiday Season
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...
Read MoreDrunk Driving Crashes a Problem on I-10 in Louisiana
A New Orleans car accident lawyer reveals the sobering statistics Without a doubt, Interstate 10 is one of the state’s most important thoroughfares, passing through Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge, while also serving the New Orleans metropolitan area before crossing Lake Pontchartrain. It also is one of the most dangerous roads in the United...
Read MoreFacial Injuries Are Common in Car Accidents
A New Orleans car accident attorney reveals what you need to know Car accidents happen frequently in New Orleans and throughout the state of Louisiana. It only takes one negligent driver to cause a crash that can leave people seriously hurt. Many accident victims suffer facial injuries. These types of injuries can have a significant...
Read MoreWho pays for medical bills after a hit-and-run?
A New Orleans neighborhood is on the lookout for a hit-and-run driver who smashed his Jeep into several parked vehicles before fleeing the scene. The incident appears to have been caught on a resident's surveillance camera. Video that seems to show the crash was obtained by local media and captured around 5 a.m. on a...
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