News & Case Studies

American Sheriff Instances of prison abuse are becoming more and more prevalent in the United States. The frequency of these type of occurrences are the topic of a recent investigation by correspondent John Rushing. Clay Burgess was recently interviewed for American Sheriff, an episode in the YouTube series Fault Lines. The 26-minute report details two sheriffs with a… Read More »American Sheriff | Fault Lines | Al Jazeera

NOLA Jazz & Heritage Festival Second only to Mardi Gras, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival draws people from everywhere in the U.S, and the world. Through its music, food, and handmade crafts, it provides a connection for all ages and races. Those who have experienced the celebration know that it is not to be missed!… Read More »2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

CAR ACCIDENT CAUSES Car accidents in the United States, as we know, are very common. The NHTSA reports that the largest single cause is driver error. All of the other “non-driver” causes follow this fact. DRIVER ERROR: NON-DRIVER DANGERS: Deaths in car accidents have actually been lower in 2017, reports the National Safety Council, in… Read More »Common Car Accidents Causes

CAR ACCIDENT SCENE: WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED GET? A split-second error while driving can result in an accident. It can be a “fender-bender”, or a much more serious accident if people are injured. In Louisiana, the law states that you must stop as close to the accident scene as possible. You cannot leave the… Read More »What Info Should I Gather at the Accident Scene?

CHILD CAR SEAT LAWS IN LOUISIANA What do you need to know about car seat safety for your child? Before you get into your car, you want to make sure your child is safely strapped into a car seat. No car seat is the safest or best one. It is most important to find one that fits… Read More »Louisiana’s Child Car Seat Laws

Do Dog Breeds Affect Home Owner’s Insurance? Why is it that some dogs cost more on your homeowner’s insurance? Why does it make a difference what kind of dog you own? At least 40% of American homeowners own at least one dog. If your dog is listed as a “dangerous breed”, your Insurance may cost… Read More »How Can Dog Breeds Affect Home Owner’s Insurance?

32nd Annual Festival International de Louisiane Festival International de Louisiane is the largest international music festival in the US. There will be musicians and artists from over 20 countries putting on performances, workshops, exhibits, and shows. Every year over 300,000 people flock to Lafayette to listen to musical acts, eat cuisine from all over the… Read More »Festival International de Louisiane

DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE. ILLEGAL? You have seen the “Left Lane For Passing Only” signs, and you wonder about how long you can stay in the left lane. You also remember that the left lane was always the “fast” lane and the right was for slower traffic. What happened? All states allow the use… Read More »Is Driving in the Left Lane Legal?

SOCIAL MEDIA:  THE RISKS IN A PERSONAL INJURY CASE What would we do without our smartphones? They connect us to our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. We have ways to send pictures, thoughts, and messages to everyone we know. Social media is a big part of our lives today. We are all connected. So, when… Read More »Social Media in Injury Cases