Whether for environmental reasons or a desire to get fit, the number of cyclists in the U.S. is on a steady annual increase in recent years. In 2016, just over 12% of all Americans regularly cycled, while in 2017, the number of cyclists had risen to 47.5 million, up from 43 million in 2014. But… Read More
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Catastrophic Injuries Jump at Popular Trampoline Parks
Most birthday parties or fun afternoons with family and friends don’t involve children suffering catastrophic injuries after being thrown violently and unexpectedly into hard surfaces. Unfortunately, the increased popularity of trampoline parks is leading to a jump in serious and sometimes catastrophic injuries among kids and adults alike. Before you consider a trip to one… Read More
If I Was Partially At Fault for My Car Accident, Am I Totally Out of Luck?
by Julien G. Lamothe Sometimes, one driver is clearly responsible for an auto accident – the texting or distracted driver who rear-ends a car stopped at a light, the drunk driver who runs a stop sign, the speeding driver who loses control of his vehicle. Other times, however, the actions and decisions of two or… Read More
Pursuing an Injury Claim Against an Uber or Lyft Driver
In most respects, Uber and Lyft drivers are just like any other drivers. They need to have valid licenses, keep their cars in safe and working condition, follow the rules of the road and drive responsibly, and maintain insurance as required under the law. But like all drivers, those transporting passengers using ridesharing apps can… Read More
What Families of Inmates Need to Know About the Prison Rape Elimination Act
Rape and other acts of sexual violence and abuse in the nation’s prisons and jails are not simply the result of individual actions by inmates or corrections officials. These horrific crimes are also the byproduct of systemic problems with how millions of Americans behind bars are housed and supervised, as well as entrenched attitudes of… Read More
What Passengers Need to Know about Taxis, Uber and Lyft Insurance Coverage
If you’re riding in a car in New Orleans, there is a decent chance that you’re riding in a taxi, Uber, Lyft or other ridesharing vehicle. For tourists, conventioneers, and locals alike, these vehicles are convenient and affordable ways to get around, and a wise one as well if you’ve had a few too many… Read More
You’ve Been Injured While Ridesharing with Uber or Lyft – Who Pays?
Since New Orleans first allowed ridesharing services to operate in 2015, companies like Uber and Lyft have seen explosive growth. In fact, during the first six months of 2016, passengers took 2,342,673 Uber/Lyft trips in the city according to the New Orleans Department of Safety & Permits. That’s a drop in the bucket compared to… Read More
Head Games: The Complexities of Louisiana Sports Concussion Lawsuits
Whether as spectators or participants, Americans love their sports. Not only is Super Bowl Sunday practically a national holiday in Louisiana and elsewhere, but any other day of the year, children and amateur athletes can be found practicing and competing on sports fields, courts, and arenas across our state and the nation – some with… Read More
