Staging a car accident could soon become a serious crime in Louisiana. In 2021, the Louisiana House passed a bill that would penalize staging an accident with five years in prison, a $5,000 fine or both. The vote on the bill was 100-0. Victims of these accidents may feel like this has been a long... Read more
Even though some injuries may require ongoing or even lifelong treatment, there comes a point after the injury when healing stops and is unlikely to continue. In other words, the injury has stabilized as much as it is likely to, even if the victim continues to receive treatment. This point in the treatment process is... Read more
There are many car crash injuries that can make everyday life much more difficult, but hand and wrist injuries do not get as much attention as things like traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage. We use our hands for countless tasks each day, and an injury that causes pain or limits mobility can be... Read more
Most car crashes are caused by the negligence of one or more drivers. As Louisiana is a tort or fault state, the party or parties who were negligent are liable for damages from the crash. This sounds simple enough, but each accident is different and there are many factors that could make things more complicated.... Read more
Louisiana has various laws governing the right of way in different situations. Violating these laws is not only illegal, but also dangerous, as these laws exist to help lower the risk of a crash that could result in injuries or even death. When crashes occur, one of the first questions that may be asked is:... Read more
It is possible for the victim of a car crash to also be partially at fault. There are a variety of negligent actions that could make a victim partially to blame for what happened. However, there are also invalid reasons for assigning fault to the victim of a crash. Insurance companies may try to mislead... Read more
It may be possible to file a lawsuit after getting injured in a crash caused by an Uber or Lyft driver. That said, there are many factors to consider after getting injured in this type of collision. Most of these types of claims are resolved through an insurance settlement. The other question is: can you... Read more
When you hear the phrase “average settlement” it is important to remember there is no average personal injury case. This is particularly true with truck/18-wheeler accident cases. While some cases could be worth a few thousand dollars, others could be worth tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some could even be worth millions. As... Read more
Some states allow car crash victims to stack uninsured motorist coverage across multiple policies and/or multiple vehicles on the same policy. This can dramatically increase the amount of uninsured motorist coverage that is available after a crash. Stacking could help ensure victims get all the compensation they need for medical bills and other damages, and... Read more
Drivers who cause car crashes often do not want to call the police to report what happened. They may try to convince the victim the crash is not that big of a deal and the victim’s injuries probably are not that serious. Unfortunately, some drivers may be swayed by these statements and not call the... Read more
