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How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?
Being injured in any kind of accident caused by someone else is stressful enough. Then you file your personal injury claim, and you start to wonder how soon it will be over. It seems like it should be easy enough: The other person was drunk and rear-ended you at the...
Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
When you are injured at work or in a traffic accident, everyone will tell you to sue the other party. You may wonder if you can sue them, or if you need to. There are actually specific legal requirements for suing someone and proving they are responsible for what...
How to Read the Louisiana Uniform Motor Vehicle Crash Report
The state of Louisiana uses a two-sided standardized form called the DPSSP 3015 or Uniform Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Report to document all vehicle collisions. When your insurance company wants the “accident report” or “crash report,” this is what they are...
Getting an Accident Report in Louisiana
After you’ve been in a car accident, the last thing on your mind is getting the police report about the incident. You’re probably worried about your injuries, or those of your passengers, the damage to your car, and contacting your insurance company. One of the things...
Preventing Truck Accidents in Louisiana Winters
Winter in Louisiana is a time of rain, mud, and sometimes, like this winter, even ice and snow. One thing that doesn’t change is that cars and SUVs share the road with 18-wheelers. Commercial traffic doesn’t change during the winter months, and may even be greater...
Why Posting on Social Media After an Accident Can Hurt Your Case
Social media is a tool that helps us connect with others. It’s also a way to share our thoughts, fears, and triumphs. After a car accident, your first instinct may be to post about the incident online. After all, a car accident is a traumatic event, and searching for...
What Are the Training Requirements for Truck Drivers?
Truck drivers are professional drivers. Their job consists of crisscrossing the country, delivering goods to those who need them. It is difficult and often exhausting and stressful work. It also carries immense risks. Commercial trucks are massive vehicles, sometimes...
What Not to Say to an Insurance Adjuster
You may be feeling vulnerable after a car accident. When you get on the phone with the insurance adjuster and are greeted with a friendly voice, you want to trust that they are looking out for your best interests. It can feel comforting talking to some about the crash...
How Does Fatigue Affect Truck Accidents?
According to the Large Truck Causation Study, data from commercial truck accidents revealed that 13% of all drivers were fatigued at the time they crashed. Unfortunately, truck accidents can have deadly consequences. This is because there is such a large size...
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