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The 4th of July, one of America’s most anticipated and cherished holidays, is round the corner and people across the nation couldn’t be happier to have a weekend following the event. Amid Independence Day parades and shows, Americans enjoy their freedom by spending time with their friends and family members. From bursting fireworks, firing up the grill… Read More »Celebrate cautiously! Heed these safety tips this 4th of July

Car accidents are the most common cause of personal injuries in the United States. But that doesn’t mean that you don’t have the right to be recompensed for your damage. Irrespective of who is at fault in a road collision, you are always entitled to seek some compensation for your losses. Determining a reasonable reward… Read More »4 Questions To Ask Before Car Accident Claim Settlement

Like any other sector, the US truck industry is governed by both state and federal laws that should be followed by all truck companies as well as their drivers. Besides many other things, these truck laws help determine who is at fault in the case of a truck accident. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration… Read More »Know the Laws Under Which a Truck Driver Can Be Held Accountable

Local News, National Attention The Maegan Barras case continues to garner national attention. Inside Edition was in Lafayette to interview Maegan Barras about the Facebook video posting that resulted in her unlawful arrest. Unlawful Arrest This is what my son brought home today. This clip is from our own Acadiana High School. This should not… Read More »Inside Edition Maegan Barras Interview

May 11th in Parc International. 2019 Spring Swing Zydeco and R&B Festival. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes.Gates open at 4:00 PM Enter below for your chance to win (2) free tickets to the 2019 Spring Swing Zydeco and R&B Festival. Enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment. Leon Chavis and the Zydeco Flames. Lil Nate.… Read More »Spring Swing Fest

The Law Offices of L. Clayton Burgess, along with attorneys Kevin Stockstill and Brian Carlin will be working in cooperation to represent Maegan Barras regarding her recent unlawful arrest by the Scott Police Department. Maegan Barras, was arrested for alleged ‘unlawful posting of criminal activity for notoriety and publicity‘ after she uploaded a video to Facebook of… Read More »Maegan Barras Unlawful Arrest

HANDS-FREE DEVICES – DOES IT MEAN RISK-FREE? It is clear that most drivers these days are distracted in some way. They are paying attention to something other than the road, and, as the CDC reports, they are paying a price with increased car accidents. Crashes happen when: These actions can be instant, but they can cause serious… Read More »Does Hands-Free Equal Risk-Free?

Halloween is on our doorstep, bringing treats and spooky fun for people of all ages. However, as with any celebration, tonight isn’t only about dressing up and collecting sweets. In order to get the most out of your plans, you should also be aware of some of the dangers that could make tonight genuinely scary.… Read More »Halloween Safety Tips

iPhone Police Shortcuts Do you use iPhone Shortcuts? Do you know what iPhone Shortcuts are?Don’t worry. If you said, “What’s an iPhone Shortcut?”, you are not alone.There are millions of smartphones out there and there are millions of apps performing tasks to make our lives easier. People are constantly writing code to improve the way… Read More »Got Pulled Over: iPhone Police Shortcut