What Does a Lawyer Do During the Car Accident Claim Process?
Louisiana is considered an at-fault state, which means the driver who causes a car accident needs to compensate the victims of the crash through their insurance coverage. That is why every driver is legally obligated to carry liability insurance. Unfortunately, the costs for many collisions exceed the limits of a policy, and insurance companies are […]
What Not To Say to the Insurance Adjuster After an Accident
After an accident, you might need to interact with an insurance adjuster. As the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states, an insurance adjuster calling is a part of their job to determine the facts of the accident. While you may want to be helpful, keep in mind that their job is to protect the insurance […]
How To Look Up an Accident Report in Louisiana
According to data collected from Louisiana State University (LSU), in 2022, traffic accidents cost the residents here in the Bayou State $10.65 billion. That breaks down to around $3,439 for each person. Those collisions resulted in injuries, property damage, and fatalities. A report should be generated for every crash, especially one involving injuries. That document […]
How Your Spare Tire Could Cause an Accident
When it comes to road safety, one thing that we often focus on is the condition of our vehicle’s tires. We check for wear and tear, monitor air pressure, and replace them when necessary. However, there’s one tire that usually gets overlooked—the spare tire. While it may seem like a minor detail, neglecting your spare […]
What To Do if the Insurance Company is Blaming You for a Crash
After filing an insurance claim, the insurance adjusters will work to determine who was at fault for the accident. In some cases, they may try to shift the blame on you. What can you do in this situation? In most cases, the next step should be to consult with an attorney. Insurance companies are known […]
Are There Exceptions to Louisiana’s “No Pay, No Play” Law?
As someone residing in the Bayou State, you may have heard about the “No Pay, No Play” law on the news or some other way. You may know that it has something to do with the recovery of damages after a motor vehicle accident, but otherwise very little else about it. Well, you’re in luck […]
What Is a Miss-and-Run Accident?
You might have heard about a hit-and-run accident, but what about a miss-and-run? It might sound like a good outcome, but it is not. A miss-and-run accident can cause just as much damage as any other type of collision. However, in these cases, finding the driver responsible for the incident could be difficult. Find out […]
Can You Still Get Compensation If You Were Ticketed for a Crash?
After a traffic accident, you may want to seek compensation for your injuries and damages. However, if you received a ticket for the crash, you might think it equates to being at fault, making you ineligible for compensation. However, in Louisiana, this is not necessarily the case. In many situations, you may still be reimbursed […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Social Media After an Accident
Social media can be a great way to connect with friends and family and share updates about your life or daily activities. So naturally, if you’ve been involved in an accident, you could be tempted to post an update. But you might want to rethink making a post on your favorite platform. Sometimes, oversharing the […]
What To Take Pictures of After a Car Accident
After you’ve been in a car accident, you may be wondering what steps you need to take in order to properly document what happened. Fortunately, you can easily provide a substantial amount of evidence just by taking pictures of the scene. These pictures will be invaluable if you need to prove that you weren’t at […]