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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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Motorcycle Safety Tips for Summer
More people than ever are taking to the road on their motorcycles for long summer drives. The weather is typically milder, which means less chance of encountering slick or icy conditions on the road. ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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Do I Need to Pay Taxes On My Personal Injury Settlement?
In a perfect world, you would receive compensation for your personal injury and get back to your life. Unfortunately, there are forces outside of the judicial system that bring responsibility with ...
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What Not to Do After a Car Accident
Car accidents are often filled with anger, stress and shock. It’s easy to act on impulse, but it’s also important to gather your wits and remain calm. Below are 5 things you should never ...
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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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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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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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Driving and Parking Lot Safety
It may come as a surprise, but a parking lot is one of the most common places for car accidents. Between the increased number of pedestrians as well as motorists who are backing out of spots, it can ...
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips for the Road
The Thanksgiving holiday can be a great time to celebrate with family, catch up with friends, and relax while watching some football. Unfortunately, between drunk drivers, heavy traffic, and fatigued ...
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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 ...