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Car accidents are a major problem in the United States, causing thousands of deaths and injuries each year. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were over 36,000 traffic fatalities in the U.S. in 2018, with millions more suffering from non-fatal injuries. To reduce the number of accidents on the… Read More »The Top Causes of Car Accidents in the USA and How to Avoid Them

Traffic accidents and road collisions are the most common type of mishaps in the United States of America. In one of their latest reports, the United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration puts the number of fatalities due to road accidents in 2021 in the USA at approximately 42915, a 10.5% increase from 2020. … Read More »The Different Causes of Road Collisions in the USA

Merriam-Webster defines comparative fault as a tort doctrine wherein the faults of the parties involved are compared and awards and compensation reduced, as per the plaintiff’s fault. To the layman, the nuances associated with a comparative fault can seem somewhat similar to contributory negligence. However, there’s a major difference between the two. Contributory negligence completely bars plaintiffs from… Read More »Does Comparative Fault Apply To Insurance Claims?

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit On 16 June 2022, the United States Senate voted in favor of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, a federal mandate with bipartisan support for the legal right of the victims of Camp Lejeune’s environmental disaster to seek reparations from the US Government. The passing of the Camp Lejeune Act by… Read More »Camp Lejeune Justice Act Passes Promising Reparations to Victims and their kin

Automated self-driving cars are becoming a rage across the United States. A remarkable example of bleeding-edge 21st-century technology, these cars are reshaping the auto-mobile industry like never before. Yet, despite their rising popularity and subsequent proliferation across cities, the safety and reliability of self-driving cars remain under question. Quite a few incidents of crashes and… Read More »Are Self-Driving Cars Safe?

With a population of more than 4 million, Louisiana witnesses thousands of accidents every year. Many of them are severe and often result in fatal injuries that leave long-term impacts. In such cases, dealing with a profit-seeking insurance company can be quite exhausting, and often leave you wondering whether getting fairly compensated is a possibility.… Read More »5 Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in LA

A truck accident has many facets to it and can be seriously complicated. Scenarios vary and to each his own applies perfectly to this tragic event. Of course, you will have to leverage the expertise of a seasoned truck accident lawyer in Lafayette to determine which course of action you should take.  Below, we will discuss different… Read More »Know Whether To Sue or Settle Matter Out of Court Post Truck Accident

Any accident is always stressful and uninvited.  Unfortunately, there are times when these collisions are unavoidable. If you’ve been injured in a collision and a drunken driver was at fault, you may seek compensation for your lost wages, medical expenses, loss of enjoyment, pain and suffering or property damage. In this post, our car accident attorneys… Read More »What Are My Legal Rights after Being Hit by a Drunken Driver?

Most people are under the impression that once a personal injury case is settled, the victim doesn’t have any right to file a lawsuit against the responsible party. While this may be true in some cases, there are times when you may still be eligible to file a lawsuit. Our seasoned Lafayette Personal Injury Lawyers have created… Read More »Can I Sue After an Already Accepted Insurance Settlement?