Rear-end traffic accidents can be especially devastating because the driver of the vehicle that is rear-ended may have little or no warning of the impending accident and is unable to take evasive measures. This phenomenon is especially common during periods of high...
Month: August 2020
Liability limits are now in effect for COVID-19 claims:
The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant uncertainty for businesses across the country – but there is some good news for Louisiana employers and businesses. As offices, worksites, and other places of businesses reopen, many had been concerned about possible...
Head-on collision in Louisiana leaves two injured
Most of us will probably have the good fortune to only be involved in minor “fender benders” once or twice in our lives. However, we all know that much more serious motor vehicle accidents occur every day in America. One such collision reportedly occurred recently in...
Experience matters in wrongful death cases
Many people probably think that wrongful death cases in Louisiana are fairly straightforward – there’s a death, and it was caused by another party’s negligence or recklessness. However, most of these types of cases aren’t so easy. Like many other personal injury cases...
How a child injury can cost more than similar injuries in adults
For parents, having a child get hurt is almost worse than getting hurt themselves. Parents can often have visceral, physical reactions to seeing their child injured and can suffer extreme anxiety and guilt, even if they aren't the ones who technically caused the...
Comparative negligence and motor vehicle accidents
A motor vehicle accident can be an overwhelming ordeal for an individual who has been accused of being the cause of the incident. After a collision in Covington, an individual may discover that they are being sued by the other person involved in their crash for...
Defending against wrongful death by police action
The loss of a loved one is a difficult time to process, which is why surviving loved ones will sometimes seek to hold someone accountable for their loss. Unfortunately, this could lead to innocent parties being accused of the wrongful death, and sometimes this is a...
Is your child at risk from unsafe consumer products?
When you buy something for your home or for personal use, you probably assume it’s safe. You trust that manufacturers adequately tested the product before releasing it to the public to ensure that innocent consumers are not at unnecessary risk for injury or illness....
New law caps lawsuits for Louisiana motor vehicle accidents
Louisiana insurance companies and businesses have long had concerns about lawsuit awards after motor vehicle accidents. While there is no doubt people who have been injured or lost a loved one in a crash have the right to seek compensation, the amounts are often far...