Since the rise of motion picture entertainment, slip-and-falls have been used as punchlines. Early comedians perfected dramatic pratfalls, which classic cartoons later adapted as a source of humor for children. Despite how often the media uses someone slipping and...
Shreveport Law Blog
3 kinds of evidence that can help you prove fault for a crash
One of the first things a police officer will do when they arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision is to ask the people involved about what happened. They may also take photographs of the scene to assist them in a recreation of the crash later. The goal is to...
What Louisiana motorcyclists need to know about crashes
Motorcycle riders living in Louisiana may be able to ride year-round, unlike people in many other states. You might be able to treat your motorcycle as your primary form of transportation, which can keep your costs much lower than driving in a car. While Louisiana...
How trucking accident cases differ from typical car accidents
Any motor vehicle collision is something you want to avoid, but some of them are objectively or worse than others. Crashes that occur on the interstate are much more dangerous than low-speed parking lot collisions. A collision with a garbage truck or an 18-wheeler...
Will a driver’s car insurance leave you with unpaid bills?
State law in Louisiana mandates that every driver carry liability insurance coverage. You can choose to carry as much insurance as you want, as long as you meet the minimum requirements. People with higher-than-average income levels or significant personal property...
Who is liable in a trucking accident?
Commercial trucks are crucial to the American economy. They allow for quick and relatively affordable transportation of everything from raw milk to motor vehicles. Unfortunately, they must share the road with far smaller vehicles. What a commercial vehicle collides...
Your new or worsening neck pain could be from your car crash
If you have been recently involved in an auto accident, then you should know that there is a potential for delayed-onset symptoms. Delayed-onset symptoms are those that take time to develop. Much like how you don’t automatically have a bruise after you run into...
Who might be at fault for a collision other than the drivers?
Establishing fault is essential after a car crash. Fault ultimately determines financial responsibility for the property damage or injuries that occur because of a crash. There are numerous different people who could be responsible for causing a collision....
It’s 2021. Has drunk driving become less common in recent years?
Decades ago, drunk driving was a scourge that people didn't realize was common. Thanks to advocacy groups running advertisements and even educating students in high school, awareness about the risks of drunk driving has become nearly universal. When looking at traffic...
Deceleration may lead to serious brain injuries
If you end up being hit by another driver, one of the injuries that you could be at risk of is a brain injury. Brain injuries can develop quickly if you hit your head or if the impact is fast enough that your body whips one way or another. You can get whiplash by...