Car Accidents

  • Rideshare Accidents: Unpacking Insurance Issues in Louisiana

    Ride Share Accidents

    Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have become part of everyday life in Louisiana. While these services offer convenience, they also raise unique legal and insurance challenges when accidents happen. If you’re injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft, figuring out who’s responsible and what insurance applies can be confusing. This guide explains how

  • Dealing with Hit and Run Accidents: Legal Recourse in Louisiana

    Hit and Run Accidents

    On September 9, 2023, Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on U.S. Route 90B in Jefferson Parish. The victim, 36-year-old David Allen Smith from Missouri, was a construction worker. He was walking near the right shoulder of the road when he was hit by a dark-colored SUV. The driver did

  • Parking Lot Accidents: Understanding Liability and Compensation

    Parking Lot Accidents

    Drivers and pedestrians use parking lots without thinking twice every day, yet these spaces see tens of thousands of accidents each year. While the speeds are lower than on public roads, parking lots are full of movement—cars pulling in and out, people walking between rows, and delivery trucks unloading. That’s a recipe for confusion and,

  • Evaluating the Impact of Passenger Distractions in Car Accidents

    Protective Measures and Safe Driving Tips

    Louisiana holds the unfortunate distinction of being fourth in the country for the highest rate of fatal accidents due to distracted driving. Recent research has shown that, within Louisiana’s total of 887 deadly accidents, 173 were attributed to drivers who were distracted. This places Louisiana in the top four states nationwide for lethal incidents connected

  • Driving Distractions: The Impact of Texting on Car Accidents

    Texting while driving has become an increasingly common issue, reaching far and wide across our modern society. As cellphones have grown integral to our daily routines, the temptation to stay connected, even behind the wheel, has escalated. It’s not uncommon to see drivers glancing down at their phones at traffic lights, or even while cruising

  • What Safety Features Should Motorists Look Out For When Buying A Vehicle?

    Car Safety Features

    Airbags Airbags have been standard in all new passenger vehicles since the 1998/1999 model year. Front airbags reduce driver fatalities in frontal crashes by 29%, and side airbags protecting the head can reduce the driver’s risk of death in driver-side collisions by 37%. When shopping for a car, be sure to check for both front

  • Are There Limits to Insurance Coverage After A Car Accident?

    Car Accident Coverage

    In 2021, Louisiana saw 914 car crashes on public highways, with a total of 997 fatalities. Having the right automobile coverage can help protect drivers’ vehicles and personal finances in the aftermath of a car accident. Maintaining state-required minimums of liability coverage or even more can also help ensure everyone in the accident receives the

  • How Long After an Accident Can You Sue in New Orleans?

    New Orleans Car Accident Law

    In Louisiana, a vehicle accident case must be filed within a year of the accident’s date of occurrence. If hurt in a car accident, the injured party might be entitled to financial compensation for their losses. The claim must be filed with the proper court before the statute of limitations runs out. If not filed within the time

  • When to Get a Lawyer in a Car Accident in New Orleans

    Car Accident Lawyer

    2021 was the deadliest year in more than a decade for New Orleans drivers, with 69 people dying in car crashes, the highest amount of fatalities since 2004. According to the New Orleans Health Department and the Department of Public Works, that is a 35 percent increase from 2020. In addition to that, 338 people

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