Posts Categorized In: Auto Accidents

There were 40,125 car crashes with injury in Louisiana during 2020. There were 754 fatal accidents in Louisiana during 2020. Steps to Follow if You Are Involved in an Auto Accident Be sure to follow these steps to help protect yourself after the accident: 1. Notify the police in order to file a detailed report…. Read More

The average number of car accidents in the U.S. every year reaches six million. Accidents are a common occurrence on our roads, regardless of whether you’re driving your car or traveling on public transport. All vehicles are subject to the risk of accident or injury. However, there are distinct legal differences between an auto accident… Read More

It is estimated that 3 million people are injured in auto accidents in the U.S. every year. While some of these injuries may be minor, others result in life-long conditions that can seriously impact the victims’ quality of life and place a significant financial strain on the family. Victims injured in auto accidents are eligible… Read More

Louisiana is the 4th worst state nationwide for driving safety. In particular, New Orleans has more auto accidents and fatalities compared to other cities. Although the coronavirus pandemic has decreased the number of drivers, the dangerous driving habits remain the same. Nothing is worth putting lives at risk, even if it seems like a simple… Read More

There are many reasons for taking a ride on a bus or a streetcar. You may prefer to have someone else doing the long-distance driving, or it may be impractical to drive to work. According to the American Public Transportation Association, it is ten times safer to travel by bus than drive your car. However,… Read More

The quick answer is maybe. There are restrictions and penalties written into Louisiana’s No-Pay, No-Play Statute that make it challenging — though not impossible — for uninsured drivers to get compensation. Why is it challenging? Louisiana is the second most expensive state in the nation for purchasing auto insurance, and it ranks 20th in the… Read More

With around 6 million accidents every year across our nation and with 768 fatalities on Louisiana’s roads in 2018, our highways have never been more dangerous. Driving becomes riskier each year as the amount of vehicles increases, and much of our road infrastructure deteriorates. When someone is injured in a car accident, they may face… Read More

The U.S. sees an average of around 6 million vehicle accidents annually. Statistics show that you will likely be involved in at least 3 accidents throughout your lifetime. Knowing what to do in the event of an accident when you are not at fault can help make the process of recovering expenses and damages much… Read More

If you’ve been rear-ended by another vehicle and think you’re okay, you should still see a doctor for a complete checkup. A doctor can check for signs of the hidden injuries that are often associated with rear-end collisions, as well as provide important baseline medical documentation of your injury, should you ever decide to file… Read More

Car accidents in the US are common, with six million crashes of varying degrees of seriousness occurring annually. According to estimates, a person may be involved in a car accident once every 18 years. Over the course of a lifetime, that estimate means each person will experience 2-4 car accidents. Most drivers know what will… Read More