Accidents

Cycling is a common way to get around New Orleans, especially in areas with narrow streets, heavy foot traffic, and busy tourist routes. While it offers a convenient way to move through the city, riders often face risks that are easy to overlook. Many bicycle accidents happen when drivers fail to notice cyclists, when vehicles …

Workplace injuries in New Orleans happen in many different settings, from construction and industrial sites to hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and office environments. Each job carries its own risks, and when an accident occurs, the key question is whether workers’ compensation is the only option or whether a separate claim may be available under Louisiana law. …

There are around two million rental cars in the United States. Automobile rentals are a $36-billion-a-year industry, driven by tourism and work travel. And tourism is big business for Louisiana. More than 51 million people visited the state in 2018, and even as tourism has slowed in the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism within …

Tourism plays a huge role in Louisiana’s economy. In 2018, 51.3 million people visited the state, setting a new record. Tourists spent nearly $19 billion and brought in nearly $2 billion in state and local tax revenue. In New Orleans alone, more than a million visitors flood the city’s streets for our parades and celebrations …

New Orleans is known for its walkable neighborhoods, busy intersections, and high tourist activity. While these areas bring life and character to the city, they also create situations where pedestrians face real risks. Distracted drivers, congested roadways, left-turn conflicts, and rideshare pickups often combine to create conditions where accidents happen quickly and without warning. When …