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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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Why Drowsy Driving Is More Dangerous Than You Think
Though driving under the influence is one of the deadliest decisions someone can make, many don’t realize the powerful impact that fatigued driving may have on their safety, concentration, and ...
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Teen Driver Accidents Are More Common Than Ever
It comes as no surprise that teens are likely to engage in risky or reckless behavior, especially when behind the wheel. Excitement for their newfound freedom can lead to dangerous consequences such ...
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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 ...
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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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Our Womac Win today is $360,000
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 ...
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Our Womac win today is $160,000!
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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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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How Truck Accident Cases Are Different
Trucks are incredibly large in size and heavy in weight, making them a fearsome and sometimes dangerous force on the road. Any injuries or damages sustained are oftentimes more serious for all ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Our Womac win today is $558,000!
We recently represented a male client who was a passenger in the sleeper of an 18 wheeler that was rear-ended by another 18 wheeler. He injured his lower back. He had surgery and made a full recovery. ...
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Our Womac win today is $170,000!
We recently represented a male client who was struck by a drunk driver. As a result of the accident, the plaintiff underwent cervical and lumbar injections.We put the Womac on em and recovered ...
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Our Womac win today is $491,000!
Womac Wins! Our Womac win today is $491,000! We recently represented a male client who was hit by a driver that ran through a flashing yellow light resulting in a total loss of his vehicle. He ...