If you were injured in a truck accident, it’s essential to understand why truck accident cases are different from car accident cases. Among the critical differences between car and truck accident lawsuits are the cases’ relative complexity, the extent of the injuries they cause, and the specific trucking and insurance companies that could be involved. […]
Truck accidents caused by driver fatigue are a serious issue on Lafayette roads. Fatigued truckers have slower reaction times, impaired judgment, and an increased risk of causing devastating crashes. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in truck driver fatigue accidents, you need to take the right steps to protect your rights and seek […]
As a general rule of thumb, you should not post online about your injury or the incident that caused it while you have an active personal injury case. Oftentimes, insurance companies will monitor a claimant’s activity on social media platforms and use their posts against them to reduce the value of their case. However, even […]
Understanding Louisiana’s comparative fault law is essential to recovering compensation for injuries sustained in a car accident if you are found to have contributed to the accident to some degree. While this law directly affects personal injury lawsuits, it can also indirectly affect auto insurance claims. An experienced car accident lawyer in Louisiana can help […]
You do everything right – you carry insurance, drive responsibly, and follow the law. But what happens when someone who crashes into you doesn’t have coverage? The truth about uninsured motorist coverage is that it can be a financial lifesaver. Lafayette has its fair share of uninsured drivers. If one of them causes an accident, […]
Louisiana residents often underestimate the importance of immediate medical documentation after a car accident. Without a thorough accident medical record, it’s much harder to prove how your injuries happened and how bad they are. That’s why we tell people injured in Louisiana car accidents to seek immediate medical attention after a car accident and start […]
Are you a biker in the Pelican State? Do you know the ins and outs of Louisiana motorcycle laws regarding helmets? If you don’t, you could be setting yourself up for an annoying fine down the road. You could even make it harder to get the compensation you need in the event of a collision. […]
As a biker, you know how much focus and attention it takes to maintain balance while riding your vehicle – and just how dangerous an unexpected road hazard can be. Let’s explore the dangers in detail: the most common motorcycle road hazards, why they’re dangerous, who can be held liable when they lead to accidents, […]
A motorcycle accident is a traumatic event that can leave a rider with severe injuries, especially as riders have little except for a helmet and riding leathers to protect them from the force of a crash. The injuries are so severe that their consequences can last for months, years, or even a lifetime after the […]
Louisiana’s an at-fault state for car insurance, so you pursue compensation for your accident-related injuries and losses by filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s liability insurance. However, if you are uninsured, the Louisiana “No Pay, No Play” law could limit your financial recovery. Louisiana has one of the country’s harshest legal systems for dealing […]