In Louisiana, commercial vehicles play a vital role in society. Whether it is a semi-truck delivering a shipment, a garbage truck serving a community, a dump truck servicing a construction site, a bus transporting passengers or a taxi taking an individual to their...
Month: August 2017
Wrongful death claims: When a child is lost
Parents of young children may be able to pursue wrongful death damages if their child died in an accident caused by someone else's negligence. However, wrongful death claims relating to children present unique challenges.When it comes to the death of an adult, courts...
How safe are school buses?
With school already in session, or just about to resume, parents in Baton Rogue are concerned about the safety of their children while being transported to and from school in a bus. While school buses are designed to transport a large number of students in a safe...
How states across the nation are tackling distracted driving
In society today, it is frustrating to see how some individuals are consumed by technology. It appears as if residents in Louisiana and other states cannot go more than a few minutes without checking their phone or completing some task for society. But, there are some...
What to do when the car accident isn’t your fault – Part 2
Dealing with an insurance company after a car accident can be a very difficult process. It can leave you frustrated, confused and ready to give up. That is exactly what the insurer wants you to do. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to get the compensation you...
What to do when the car accident isn’t your fault – Part 1
Imagine driving to work along your normal route through Baton Rouge. You were expecting another normal day: go to work, be productive and return home. Your typical day took a dive when a distracted driver made a fateful turn -- illegally. Because the other driver...
Hit-and-run accident in Louisiana injures one and kills another
Today, most residents rely on motor vehicles. While these can be reliable forms of transportation, cars are also the source of risks. Even when a driver followed the rules, this does not protect them from a negligent driver. Whether it is due to speeding, distractions...