We live in a chronically sleep-deprived society – the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that more than 35 percent of Americans get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep each night. This does not stop people from engaging in their normal routine, which includes driving. A CDC survey found that... Read more
In Louisiana, the driver who is found at fault for a crash is financially liable for the damages that result. The victim can file a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company to recover compensation. A claim against a driver’s insurance is most likely going to result in an insurance premium increase in the future.... Read more
Sometimes personal injury accidents aggravate the victim’s existing injuries. For example, a car crash victim’s back injury may have been made worse by the trauma he or she suffered in the crash. The victim may have had a herniated disc before the crash and the collision may have caused more damage to the disc. While... Read more
An intersection can be a dangerous place for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. When multiple vehicles pass through intersections going in opposite directions or making right or left turns, drivers not actively paying attention to other road users can cause serious, potentially fatal crashes. When it comes to crashes at intersections, assessing fault will depend on... Read more
Drivers often view certain types of crashes as minor accidents that are not that big of a deal. For example, many people think of rear-end accidents or sideswipe collisions as fender benders. While it is true some of these crashes are not that severe, others can be quite dangerous. Sideswipe crashes, for example, could result... Read more
In a car accident case, the burden of proof is on the victim who is seeking compensation. That means your attorney must prove the other party is at fault and link your injuries to the accident. Your attorney may gather various pieces of evidence to build a case against the at-fault party. However, sometimes pictures... Read more
When the sun goes down, the risk of a dangerous car accident goes up. Even though about only 25 percent of all motor vehicle travel happens at night, approximately 50 percent of fatal car accidents happen after dark, according to statistics gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There are various reasons why... Read more
When you file a claim for compensation for car crash damages, the burden of proof is on you. This means you must establish that another driver owed you a duty of care, he or she breached the duty of care and link the breach to your injury. You also need to prove you suffered an... Read more
The legal process can be complicated, particularly if the victim suffered significant damages or fault is contested by the insurance company. The longer it takes to resolve a claim, the more steps there can be in the process. While each case is different, most cases have similar steps. Below, we discuss the basic steps in... Read more
A large percentage of the car crashes that occur every year are rear-end crashes, which involve one vehicle crashing into the rear of another. Sometimes a rear-end collision involves more than two vehicles, as the force of impact propels a lead vehicle into another. Even at a relatively slow speed, a rear-end crash can result... Read more
