Car and Transportation Accidents

That depends on which insurance company is requesting this information, yours or the other driver’s insurance adjuster. There is no law that requires you to give a recorded and/or written statement to the other driver’s insurance carrier. Giving a written and/or recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance carrier without advice from legal counsel typically […]

Louisiana Revised Statue 32:58 provides that any person operating a motor vehicle on the public roads of this state shall drive in a careful and prudent manner, so as not to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person. Failure to drive in such a manner shall constitute careless operation. In your case, the individual […]

Accidents involving 18-wheelers differ significantly from car accidents in various ways. Because, 18-wheelers have several monitoring systems, such as The Eaton VORAD Collision Warning System that is utilized by many commercial trucking companies to improve and monitor vehicle and driver safety. The system records an event record, including driving speed, rest, sleep and other evidence. […]

Due to the complexities in the legal system, the law can be very confusing and overwhelming to those who do not have a legal background. An experienced car accident attorney knows the appropriate steps that are essential to a lawsuit for the particular types of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. A highly qualified attorney can […]

….I am experiencing stiffness of the neck and constant headaches. Can I sue to recover my medical expenses if I see a doctor? Medical expenses in a car accident lawsuit generally include all of the necessary and reasonable medical expenses that the victim of the injuries has incurred. If the defendant is found to be liable […]

She is now wearing a neck brace for a possible herniated disc and was told to keep it on for at least two weeks. In the State of Louisiana, it is generally held that while driving a motor vehicle, you must be able to stop in accordance with the vehicle in front of you. This […]

You should definitely talk to an experienced accident & injury lawyer as soon as possible. Trying to resolve this matter on your own with the insurance company can be very frustrating and difficult for an injured party. We find that injured persons typically get the run-around and settlement offers significantly less than an experienced law firm can secure […]

Am I At Fault? Sorry this happened to you. In Louisiana when a rear-end collision occurs the law actually provides a presumption that the rear, or “following,” motorist was negligent. If you were injured in a rear-end collision in Louisiana, you can assume that the rear car that caused your accident, any damages and any […]

According to La Civil Code § 3492 et seq., you have until the Statue of Limitations runs out to file a personal injury claim. It is essential that you consult with a qualified Louisiana personal injury attorney as soon as possible to preserve whatever rights you may still possess. If you have questions about a […]

Unfortunately, there have been many terrible accidents in the New Orleans area involving large trucks. While some of these accidents have other causes, the National Transportation Safety Board has found that driver fatigue contributes to 30 to 40 percent of large truck accidents. The federal government strictly regulates the number of hours a truck driver […]