Motor vehicle accidents

Establishing fault is essential after a car crash. Fault ultimately determines financial responsibility for the property damage or injuries that occur because of a crash. There are numerous different people who could be responsible for causing a collision....

Decades ago, drunk driving was a scourge that people didn't realize was common. Thanks to advocacy groups running advertisements and even educating students in high school, awareness about the risks of drunk driving has become nearly universal. When looking at traffic...

If you end up being hit by another driver, one of the injuries that you could be at risk of is a brain injury. Brain injuries can develop quickly if you hit your head or if the impact is fast enough that your body whips one way or another. You can get whiplash by...

The unofficial start to another Shreveport summer is nearly upon us. The 2021 calendar is favorable, too: Memorial Day is on Monday this year, which means we’re in for a three-day weekend filled with family, friends, food and fun. Unfortunately, a long, holiday...

Often, people who get into car accidents aren’t even sure what happened. Maybe you’re driving through an intersection, for example. Suddenly, another car drives through on the cross street and hits you. Instantly, you start asking questions. Did you really have the...

A truck accident can turn your life upside down. It can leave you with serious injuries that are painful and debilitating, and your financial losses, including medical expenses and lost wages, can threaten financial ruin. Taken together, these damages can lead to an...

For those injured in a car crash, the days after the incident can be harried and stressful. Top of mind for many people is their medical bills. Appointments, treatments and procedures are expensive – who is supposed to pay for it, and when? The confusing nature of...

In 2016, the most recent year for which there is complete data, there were 704 fatal crashes in Louisiana, along with 49,817 crashes that resulted in injuries. A staggering 44 percent of fatal crashes in the state involved alcohol, compared with it being a factor in...

We tend to associate the term "distracted driving" with images of texting teens or adults fidgeting with their smartphones, but this problem is actually as old as the automobile. Any activity or circumstance that takes your focus away from the road or your control of...