Backup cameras are innovative safety features that have been standard equipment on all new vehicles sold in the U.S. since 2018. With these cameras, drivers have a real-time view of the area behind their vehicles. While backup cameras undoubtedly save lives,...
Car Accidents
Can you ever recover from an accident-related orbital blowout?
Between 2005 and 2019, Louisiana recorded roughly the same number of motor vehicle accidents each year. Interestingly, though, the number of serious injuries in car crashes dropped by almost 25%. Part of this decline is undoubtedly due to advancements in vehicle...
5 types of paralysis with close links to car accidents
If you are like many residents of the Pelican State, you may take your abilities to walk and move your body freely for granted. Regrettably, an injury to your brain or spinal cord may change your life forever. That is, you may experience temporary or permanent...
What type of compensation can I recover after a motorcycle accident?
Because motorcyclists are relatively unprotected compared to drivers and passengers in a car or truck, the results of an accident can be particularly severe. As a result, injured motorcyclists often face costly treatment and a long road to recovery. Thankfully, taking...
Are car seat accessories risky in Louisiana car accidents?
Although car seats are always being improved to make it safer for kids in case the vehicle crashes, they can increase the odds of your child getting injured or killed if they’re combined with third-party accessories. If you’re a parent, you know that strapping your...
Mistakes to avoid after a car crash
Knowing what to do after a car crash may make it easier to obtain compensation for your injuries. It may also help you avoid being taken into custody by a Louisiana police officer. As a general rule, you're required to stop as soon as it is safe to do so after a...
When driver negligence causes catastrophic injury
When a negligent driver involves you in a traffic accident that causes you serious injury, there are many costs to think about when calculating the potential damages. Some injuries can change your life forever, and the resulting costs could continue indefinitely....
Common delayed auto accident injuries
A vehicle accident in Louisiana can cause a range of traumas from minor scrapes to serious traumatic brain injury. Drivers often think they didn't get injured, but symptoms appear much later. This happens because the body's fight-or-flight response masks the symptoms....
Types of head injuries from car accidents
Louisiana residents know that they need to drive carefully and obey the rules of the road in order to remain safe and keep others on the road safe. However, thousands of people are hurt or killed every year in car accidents. Some of the most common types of injuries...
What happens if you’re hurt by an uninsured driver
If you are hurt in an accident while driving on a Louisiana road, you may be entitled to compensation. However, it may be harder to obtain compensation if the driver who caused the crash doesn't have auto insurance. Let's take a look at the various strategies that you...