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  • Bicycle Accidents - Click here to view all posts
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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 ...
    • 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, ...
    • 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 ...
    Bus Accident - Click here to view all posts
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    • Womac Wins! $425,000 for 38 year old female client who was injured in an accident with a Charter bus
      Womac Wins! Our Womac win today is $425,000! We recently represented a 38 year old female client who was injured in an accident with a Charter bus. She injured her neck and had to have a Rhizotomy for ...
    • Womac Wins! $325,000 for a male Injured in a collision when a charter bus merged into his lane
      Our Womac win today is $325,000! We recently represented a male client who was injured in a collision when a charter bus merged into his lane. As a result of the accident, he underwent knee surgery ...
    • Womac Wins! $225,000 for Bus Injury
      Womac Wins! Our Womac win today is $225,000 We recently represented a 42 year old male client who was injured in a bus accident and we successfully recovered $225,000 for his injuries. The Womac Law ...
    Car Accidents - Click here to view all posts
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    • What to Do in a Hit & Run Accident
      “Hit-and-run” accidents involve situations where a driver causes a traffic or pedestrian accident but flees the scene before the injured party can confront and identify the assailant. In ...
    • Driving to the Limit: The 5th Circuit Holds that a Multi-Vehicle Crash Is a Single Accident
      In 2013, a runaway truck got into a major collision, crashing into four other vehicles and a toll plaza. The accident caused millions of dollars in damage. The truck and its owner, Global Waste ...
    • 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 ...
    Damages - Click here to view all posts
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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 ...
    • Talking with Insurance Adjusters
      If you have been injured in an accident, it is likely that the opposing party’s insurance company will contact you to discuss your claim. The insurance process can be tremendously complicated ...
    • Evaluating Your Accident and Injuries in a Personal Injury Case
      There are many factors that can influence whether you have a viable personal injury case. Questions to Ask Yourself: Was my injury caused by the negligence of another person or company? If there proof ...
    Distracted Drivers - Click here to view all posts
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    • Drowsy Driving a Type of Impaired Driving | New Orleans Car Accident Attorney
      According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1 in 25 adult drivers reported falling asleep while driving in the 30 days before they were questioned. The National ...
    • Womac Wins! $500,000 for a 61 year old female client who was injured in an accident
      Womac Wins! Our Womac win today is $500,000! We recently represented a 61 year old female client who was injured when a vehicle changed lanes and struck her vehicle on the passenger side. She ...
    • PA Insurance Company Releases List of 10 Causes of Driver Distraction
      Driver distraction has long been known as a leading cause of car accidents in both the United States and the rest of the world. By some estimates, it is believed to be a significant factor in nearly ...
    Dog Bites - Click here to view all posts
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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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    Drunk Drivers - Click here to view all posts
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    • Can You Hold Social Hosts Liable for Drunk Driving Accidents in Louisiana?
      While many states have what is known as a dram shop or social host liability law, which allows an injured party to hold a vendor or social host liable for providing alcohol to an intoxicated person ...
    • Things to Remember This Holiday Season
      The holidays are a great time for celebrating with family and friends, but remember it is also one of the more dangerous times to be out on the road. The number of deaths and injuries from auto ...
    Firm News - Click here to view all posts
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    • Womac Wins Wednesday!
      Our Womac Win today is $360,000 We recently represented a client who was injured when he was hit in a rear end collision. The client had injured his back in the accident. The defense found records of ...
    • Womac Wins Wednesday!
      Our Womac win today is $160,000! We recently represented a client who was injured after being hit by a trailer that had become dislodged from a truck. Our client had shoulder surgery and made a full ...
    • The Womac Law Firm Has Proudly Served New Orleans for 35 Years
      In 1983, Ed Womac started the Womac Law Firm as a modest, New Orleans-based solo practice trying personal injury cases before Louisiana trial courts. Over the past three decades, the Womac Law Firm ...
    In the News - Click here to view all posts
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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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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. ...
    Insurance Companies - Click here to view all posts
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    • No Penalties in Filing an Uninsured Motorist Coverage Claim
      In purchasing liability insurance, many people are rightfully advised to purchase uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. This insurance will protect you in the event of an accident with a driver ...
    • Truck vs. Car Accidents: Why Are Truck Accidents More Complex?
      Car and truck accidents have the potential to be very different. Trucks weigh almost 20 to 30 times more than the average passenger car. Their weight makes it hard for commercial trucks to come to a ...
    • 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 ...
    Medicare/Medicaid - Click here to view all posts
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    • Medicare/Medicaid Reporting
      Federal and state laws require that if at the time of an accident you are Medicare and/or Medicaid eligible, you must report the accident to Medicare and/or Medicaid to confirm that neither has made ...
    Pedestrian Accidents - Click here to view all posts
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    • Womac Wins! $370,000 For a Male Client Struck By Truck In Parking Lot
      Womac Wins! Our Womac win today is $370,000! We recently represented a male client who was walking through a parking lot when a truck went in reverse and struck him. He had hip and back pain from the ...
    • Driving and Walking Safety Tips of Halloween
      Halloween is a fun and exciting time for parents and adults. With so many children on the streets moving from house to house trick-or-treating, taking safety precautions while walking and driving is a ...
    • Distracted Walking: Keep Your Head Up
      The dangers of distracted driving and the importance of paying attention to the road ahead is all over the news. What most people don’t know, however, is that there’s another unknown ...
    Personal Injury - Click here to view all posts
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    • Driving to the Limit: The 5th Circuit Holds that a Multi-Vehicle Crash Is a Single Accident
      In 2013, a runaway truck got into a major collision, crashing into four other vehicles and a toll plaza. The accident caused millions of dollars in damage. The truck and its owner, Global Waste ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    Premises Liability - Click here to view all posts
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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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    Safety Tips - Click here to view all posts
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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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    Settlements - Click here to view all posts
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    • Womac Wins! $275,000 for 18-Wheeler Accident on I-10
      Our Womac win today is $275,000! That’s the settlement amount we secured for a 40 year old male who was injured in an 18 wheeler accident on I-10. He underwent neck surgery for his injuries. The ...
    • Womac Wins! $650,000 for Neck & Back Injury from Truck Accident
      Our Womac Win today is $650,000! That’s the settlement amount we secured for a 49 year old female who underwent neck and back surgery after being hit by a truck. The Womac Law Firm has obtained ...
    • Womac Wins! $600,000 for Back Injury from Truck Accident
      Our Womac win today is $600,000! That’s the settlement amount we secured for a 48 year old male who was injured in an 18 wheeler accident. He underwent lower back surgery for his injuries. The ...
    Statutes of Limitations - Click here to view all posts
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    • Statute of Limitations
      Statute of limitations is a name that refers to a law that limits the time you have to file a lawsuit. There are different time limits depending on the case you have. For example, personal injury ...
    Truck Accidents - Click here to view all posts
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    • What to Do in a Jackknife Truck Accident
      What Is a Jackknife Truck Accident? A jackknife truck accident occurs when the wheels of large trailer truck suddenly lock, causing it to lose control. The trailer bed continues to move forward with ...
    • Truck Driver Fatigue is Contributing to More Accidents
      Trucking accidents are some of the riskiest things to occur on the road, as trucks are often large in size, heavy in weight, and carrying plenty of dangerous cargo. According to a study done by the ...
    • Common Defects & Malfunctions Found in Truck Accidents
      If you were involved in a truck accident and sustained injuries, more than just the driver might be found liable for your injuries and any property damage you sustained. In fact, it is common for ...
    Uninsured Motorists - Click here to view all posts
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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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    Womac Wins - Click here to view all posts
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    • Our Womac win today is $100,000!
      Womac Wins! Our Womac win today is $100,000! A female client injured her neck in an auto collision. She sought treatment for her injury and had an injection in her neck. She recovered after the ...
    • Womac Wins! $500,000 For a male Client Who Was Injured when a garbage truck hit his vehicle
      Womac Wins! Our Womac win today is $500,000! We recently represented a male client who was injured when a garbage truck hit his vehicle. The client injured his lower back, sought medical treatment and ...
    • Womac Wins! $175,000 For a Female Client Who Was Injured in an Auto Accident
      Womac Wins! Our Womac win today is $175,000! We recently represented a female client who was injured in an auto collision. Liability was not challenged. The defendant was at fault. She underwent a ...

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