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Frequently Asked Questions: Motorcycle Accidents
All accidents are traumatic, overwhelming, and could potentially result in serious injuries, but the stakes are often higher in motorcycles due to the minimal protection these vehicles provide. If you ...
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What You Need to Know About Bicycle Accidents in Louisiana
In recent years, Louisiana has become the second-most dangerous state for bicyclists in the United States, with 3.93 deaths for every million residents. As the number of deaths has slowly risen, ...
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Handling Your Motorcycle Accident Case
When juries are sitting in on a case involving a motorcycle accident, there’s a chance of bias against motorcyclists, even if they are the victims in the case. This is sometimes because the ...
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What You Should Know About Rear-End Accidents
A rear-end collision is one of the most common types of car accidents in the United States. They make up roughly 40% of the nearly 6 million car accidents that occur every year. In other words, there ...
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Why You Should Take Whiplash Seriously
One of the most common injuries after a car accident is whiplash, but just because it’s common does not mean it should be taken lightly or ignored. While you may hear of whiplash injuries all ...
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How Dangerous is Driving too Slow?
A slow-moving vehicle in front of you may cause intense frustration, but they also pose a risk to your life and the lives of everyone else on the road. While law enforcement agencies and safety ...
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What You Need to Know About Louisiana's Dog Bite Law
Most states have laws in place for when a dog attacks or injuries a person, and Louisiana is no exception. The dog bite law in the Bayou State places more accountability on the dog owner and offers ...
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Avoiding Dog Bite Injuries
Dogs are loved by many people and are considered to be more than just pets. Although dogs do have a universal reputation as “man’s best friend,” some dogs can still cause severe ...
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Psychological Effects of a Dog Attack on Children
Dog attacks are indeed a traumatic event for anyone, especially children. Kids are the most vulnerable victims of such events, which can leave them emotionally injured for life. More than the physical ...
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NOAA and The National Weather Service Want You to Turn Around Don't Drown®
The recent historic flooding in Louisiana has brought national attention to the devastating effects of flooding, but in reality it is an all-too-common natural disaster. It can happen anywhere in the ...
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 80% of automobile accidents and 16% of motor vehicle fatalities are caused by distracted ...
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Politics and Your Legal Rights
As you know, we've had several important elections in this country recently. No matter who you voted for, you should remember two things: One, politics doesn't end when the election is over. ...
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What You Should Know About Rear-End Accidents
A rear-end collision is one of the most common types of car accidents in the United States. They make up roughly 40% of the nearly 6 million car accidents that occur every year. In other words, there ...
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5 Swimming Pool Accidents & How to Prevent Them
A swimming pool can be complete bliss when the weather is hot, but they can also be dangerous. Injuries can easily occur in or around the pool, and they can sometimes be deadly. If you own a pool, or ...
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Can You Sue a Driver for Road Rage?
Road rage can lead to devastating accidents, injuries, and even death. If you are the victim of an accident caused by road rage, you may be wondering if you can sue the other driver for their actions ...
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Proving Fault in a Slip, Trip & Fall Accident
According to the National Safety Council’s 2017 edition of Injury Facts® , slip/trip, and falls account for the 3 rd highest number of accidental deaths in the United States every year, only ...
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4 Types of Premises Liability You Might Not Know About
Property owners have a duty to make sure their property is safe for visitors. Failing to maintain the safety of a property can have substantial legal implications for a property owner, especially if ...
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Types of Personal Injury Claims
There are many types of personal injury claims. Individuals who suffer injuries due to someone else’s negligence can recover damages from the person or company responsible. Depending on the ...
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New Orleans Fall Festival Safety Tips
September marked the beginning of New Orleans’ fall festival season. The fall festival season lasts from September until early December and packs the streets with thousands of attendees and ...
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Can You Sue a Driver for Road Rage?
Road rage can lead to devastating accidents, injuries, and even death. If you are the victim of an accident caused by road rage, you may be wondering if you can sue the other driver for their actions ...
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Locations Where Slip & Fall Accidents Commonly Occur
If safety protocols are not followed and guests are not warned of potential hazards, any location could be the site of a slip and fall accident that leaves someone seriously injured. This fact is ...
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No Penalty for Making an Uninsured Motorist Coverage Claim
When purchasing liability insurance, you also have the option of purchasing “uninsured/underinsured” motorist coverage. This insurance provides you with insurance coverage in the event you ...
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Auto Insurance Requirements in Louisiana
If you are a registered owner of an automobile in Louisiana, you are required by law to have auto insurance. Not having auto insurance in Louisiana can lead to fines, impounding of your vehicle, and ...
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What You Should Know About Hit and Run Accidents
If you are involved in a car accident it is your responsibility to stop and give your identity to the other driver, and also to render reasonable aid. Failure to do so, is considered a “hit and ...