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Posted By Ed Womac 22-Nov-2019

What Is Aggressive Driving?

The first image that comes to mind with the term “aggressive driving” is probably that of an angry person yelling from behind the wheel. While this kind of display may accompany an aggressive driving incident, the term itself refers to ...

Posted By Ed Womac 25-Sep-2019

What Is an Attractive Nuisance?

Does your neighbor have a particularly enticing pool in their backyard, one that your kids would gladly hop any fence to experience? Then you may have already encountered the concept of an “attractive nuisance” without realizing it. In ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 24-Oct-2018

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 hundreds of vendors and entertainers. Many festivals ...

Posted By Ed Womac 9-Aug-2018

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 and your losses. As long as you can identify the ...

Posted By Ed Womac 16-May-2017

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 important to recognize, as the actual location where a ...

Posted By Ed Womac 15-Dec-2016

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 be a hazardous environment. Throw in a rush of ...

Posted By Ed Womac 21-Nov-2016

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 motorists, Thanksgiving can also be one of the ...

Posted By Ed Womac 31-Oct-2016

Top Teen Car Accidents Scenarios and Safety Tips for Young Drivers

As a teenager, finally earning your driver’s license can be a liberating experience. You now have the freedom to drive to school, go see friends, or just explore the open road. However, the first years that you operate a vehicle may also be the ...

Posted By Ed Womac 24-Oct-2016

Items Every Car Safety Kit Should Have

Between commuting to work, running errands, and dropping off the kids at school, most people spend a great deal of time in their cars. In fact, a quick Google search will show that New Orleans makes an appearance on multiple “top 10” ...

Posted By The Law Offices of Ed Womac 21-Sep-2016

School Bus Safety Tips for Motorists

With the school year up and going, school buses are once again a common sight across the nation. While this is a time of excitement for many families, the increased number of children near busy roads can create a greater risk for accidents. Many ...

Posted By The Law Offices of Ed Womac 17-Aug-2016

What's the number one risk factor for forgetting your child in a hot car? Thinking it can't happen to you.

Are you tired? Busy? Late? Distracted? If you have a young child, then you can probably answer "yes" to all of those questions, and they are factors frequently at play when a young child is forgotten in a car. Most often, this scenario ...

Posted By Ed Womac 29-Jun-2016

Safety Tips for the Fourth of July Weekend!

It’s hard to believe we are mid-year already and the Fourth of July holiday is here. The Fourth is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a great time to be with family and friends, enjoy delicious barbecues and shoot fireworks. Millions of ...

Posted By Ed Womac 25-Apr-2016

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 driving. Every day we at The Womac Law Firm see the ...

Posted By Ed Womac 28-Jan-2016

Things to do after an auto accident!

Things to do immediately after you are involved in an auto accident : •Do not leave the scene of the accident Even a minor accident can cause serious injuries, so remain at the scene of the accident until police and help arrive. •Check for ...

Posted By Ed Womac 29-Oct-2015

Halloween Safety Tips

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 must. Here are some driving and walking tips from ...

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