Many of us associate the holidays with joyous gatherings with family or friends and plates filled with our favorite dishes. For some, the day necessitates substantial planning, including travel across numerous states. Here are some tips for making safety a priority...
Motor vehicle accidents
Who is potentially liable for a motor vehicle collision?
Who actually has liability for a wreck is one of the most important considerations when handling the fallout of a motor vehicle collision. Typically, the police officer investigating the crash or the insurance company employees reviewing the claims afterward will...
Fatal crash rates are up roughly 22% since 2019
Individual drivers benefit from motor vehicle use due to convenience, as does society as a whole. On-demand transportation can open up a world of possibilities, from taking jobs in the next city over to planning family road trips for cost-effective vacations. Of...
What leads to jackknife accidents?
Commercial drivers often drive large vehicles called semi-trucks. These trucks have two parts, a main cab and a trailer. When this kind of vehicle is in motion, the cab and trailer usually stay in alignment. However, if the driver puts their brakes on too quickly or...
3 kinds of evidence that can help you prove fault for a crash
One of the first things a police officer will do when they arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision is to ask the people involved about what happened. They may also take photographs of the scene to assist them in a recreation of the crash later. The goal is to...
What Louisiana motorcyclists need to know about crashes
Motorcycle riders living in Louisiana may be able to ride year-round, unlike people in many other states. You might be able to treat your motorcycle as your primary form of transportation, which can keep your costs much lower than driving in a car. While Louisiana...
How trucking accident cases differ from typical car accidents
Any motor vehicle collision is something you want to avoid, but some of them are objectively or worse than others. Crashes that occur on the interstate are much more dangerous than low-speed parking lot collisions. A collision with a garbage truck or an 18-wheeler...
Will a driver’s car insurance leave you with unpaid bills?
State law in Louisiana mandates that every driver carry liability insurance coverage. You can choose to carry as much insurance as you want, as long as you meet the minimum requirements. People with higher-than-average income levels or significant personal property...
Who is liable in a trucking accident?
Commercial trucks are crucial to the American economy. They allow for quick and relatively affordable transportation of everything from raw milk to motor vehicles. Unfortunately, they must share the road with far smaller vehicles. What a commercial vehicle collides...
Your new or worsening neck pain could be from your car crash
If you have been recently involved in an auto accident, then you should know that there is a potential for delayed-onset symptoms. Delayed-onset symptoms are those that take time to develop. Much like how you don’t automatically have a bruise after you run into...