On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | May 19, 2020 | Bike & Pedestrian Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries
Some motorcyclists complain that helmets are uncomfortable, but there is no denying that they save lives. This is why Louisiana requires all riders to wear this vital piece of safety equipment. The keys are to buy one that fits properly and is highly rated. Whether it...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Mar 2, 2020 | Bike & Pedestrian Accidents
Just about anyone who spends time riding a bicycle has stories of getting knocked off their bike. Ideally, this does not involve head injuries or worse. It is typical for bumps and especially scrapes to be called “road rash” because the skin abrasion looks...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Feb 28, 2020 | Bike & Pedestrian Accidents
According to a troubling new study in the Journal of Transport & Health, owners of expensive vehicles are less likely to stop for pedestrians entering a crosswalk. Drivers, regardless of their vehicle’s value, are less likely to stop for men or pedestrians...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Mar 21, 2017 | Bike & Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of people in the United States suffer injuries or lose their lives in pedestrian accidents. Many of these are the result of auto-pedestrian collisions, while others occur due to property defects. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a pedestrian...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Nov 14, 2016 | Bike & Pedestrian Accidents
Despite their vulnerability to injury, bicyclists and pedestrians are often close to traffic. As you travel the same Louisiana roads, you could be involved in an accident. Even if you are not criminally liable, you could find yourself facing a personal injury or...
