When referring to a motor vehicle crash, is it correct to say "car accident" or "car wreck"? I'll be honest...most people don't care about the distinction. And if you look at Google search data, it seems that all over the country, people tend to use the term "car accident" more than "car wreck"...
WHY PROFESSIONALS NEED MORE INSURANCE "Oh, but we have full coverage," is a phrase I hear at least three times a week from people of all levels of education and income. The worst part is when I have to break it to them that they are not as "fully covered" as they thought and the car wreck they...
The short answer is no, it is not always the driver's fault when a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle. As with any car wreck, there are lots of factors that determine who or what caused the accident. It's a common misunderstanding that pedestrians always have the right of way in Louisiana. It's true ...
If you're a passenger in an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare service and are involved in a car wreck, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. Here's what you need to know.
Did you know that people generally don't like attorneys? A lot of people believe lawyers to be greedy and self-interested.
Insurance is a lot like an umbrella...it's kind of a pain to keep around and you rarely have it when you need it. Then sometimes you pull it out expecting it to protect you but find out quickly that it's either too small or too cheap. But boy you're glad it's there when you do actually need it a...
Should I let minors drink at my house? Parents have lots of reasons for allowing their teenagers and their friends to drink at home. Even though it might be better than the alternative of them drinking without supervision, it can still go terribly wrong for you as a parent. Here are some things to think about if you are considering allowing teenagers to drink at your house.
YOU'VE BEEN IN A CAR WRECK, BUT YOU AREN'T SURE IF YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR… And you're not alone. Many people feel that seeing a doctor after a car wreck is a waste of time because they do not feel badly hurt. But seeing a doctor is important not just for your own health and physical re...
How many children die each year in a hot car? The answer...too many. On my 8th anniversary, my wife made me sit in my car without the air on to see how fast the temperature would rise and how long I could stand it. I'm still not convinced she didn't have an ulterior motive, but nonetheless...
My friends ask me all the time what they should do if they get pulled over after they've been drinking. Many of them have heard the misguided advice that they can't be forced to take a breathalyzer. While that may be partially true, it does not keep you out of trouble.
IF YOU CAME ACROSS A PARKED CAR WITH A CHILD OR ANIMAL LOCKED INSIDE… You might be tempted to bust out a window to relieve the child or pet from the excruciating heat. (And if it's during a Louisiana summer, the heat would indeed be excruciating. See my video here where I experience it myself…) ...
If you've driven lately, you know that it's an all-out war on the roads these days. Everyone is in a rush. And we all think we are pros at multitasking which means a lot of drivers are eating, responding to an email, changing the AC and trying to operate a two-ton piece of heavy machinery. This i...
Negligent drivers can abruptly and unexpectedly injure almost anyone. You may not even be on the road. Negligent motorists are a threat to pedestrians, and they sometimes crash into buildings. There is almost nowhere you can be one hundred percent safe from a driver who is negligent. In 2017, ov...
Automobile insurance covers property damage and medical expenses after a traffic accident, but what if the motorist who injures you doesn't have auto insurance? In Louisiana, if a careless driver injures you but has no auto insurance, can you still receive compensation for damages? If that drive...
Louisiana's many beautiful streams, lakes, and waterways – along with the Gulf Coast and the great Mississippi River – offer some of the finest recreational opportunities anywhere. However, carelessness, intoxication, and bad weather can all cause tragedies on the water. If you're injured in a b...
We say it all the time…how did we ever survive without cell phones? How did we find anything without the maps app? How did we let someone know we were just late and not dead on the side of the road? How did we call the police when there was a wreck? There are major benefits to having a cell phon...
After an injury, many people are not thinking about hiring a lawyer. They are thinking about their injuries, if they will get better, what's going to happen to their family, how the medical bills will get paid and so on. And they should be thinking about those things. But After a Crash That Ends...
NOW THAT SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION… We will be seeing a lot more cars back on the road, including school buses. It's always tricky to know when you have to stop for school buses and when you can keep on driving. So here are the rules as the apply to Louisiana roadways: TWO LANE ROADWAY WIT...
If you are a victim of a personal injury in Lafayette, Louisiana and want to get compensated, you may need to prove that the other party was negligent or careless. Here, it would be in your best interests to work with a Lafayette personal injury attorney. Personal injury cases in Louisiana are...
Technology has made being a parent really stressful. These days you have to worry about cyber bullying, online predators, screen addiction, bad decisions posted online that will live forever, and so on. And if you have a teen driver, you're even more worried about technology distracting your teen...
There's nothing like a disaster to make you think of things you WISH you had prepared for. You know what I mean…after driving on a basically flat tire to the 5th gas station whose air pump ONLY takes quarters, you start to think maybe you should keep a roll of quarters in your car…just in case. H...
All cities have their traffic problems, but some of the road situations in Lafayette are bad enough to make it worth adding 10 minutes to your trip just to avoid them. Here are five that leave us terrified and sometimes pretty confused: 1.Pinhook Road. Or more specifically, everything about Pin...
After a catastrophic car accident, you'll have many offers to help. But one offer you should be wary of is an offer from the insurance company. They often reach out immediately, and they may even offer to pay for burial expenses. This may seem like a really generous offer especially since fun...
Do i need uninsured motorists coverage? If you live in Louisiana, you live in a state where 15% of the drivers do not have car insurance at all. And 40% of the drivers in Louisiana have the most basic minimum limits coverage as required by Louisiana law, which, as discussed here, does not actual...
When you have been injured in an accident as a result of negligence by another person, you may be wondering what options you have to getting compensation. According to Louisiana tort law, accident victims have a right to claim fair damages. Generally, you can solve the issue with the party concer...
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