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When on the road, everyone wants to reach their destination safely and without wasting much time. Unfortunately, distractions and impatience can even get into the best of drivers, thereby endangering the lives of others on the road. Getting involved in an accident with a semi-truck is even more dangerous. Though sharing the way with semi-trucks… Read More »Sharing the Road With Semi Trucks?

After the announcement that commercial trucks and trailers must have ELDs (Electronic Logging Devices) installed, the trucking industry is attempting to fight against the safety regulation differently: by trying to delay it. In November 2017, a trucking industry lobbying group filed a request at FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), asking for an exemption of 5 years… Read More »All You Need to Know About ELD Regulation Exemptions

Here is Everything You Need to Know There’s nothing like riding the highway on your motorcycle, whether it’s a relaxing cruise to unwind yourself or a thrilling ride. While it’s exciting and exhilarating, it also comes with inherent dangers. Deciding to ride a motorcycle puts you at a much higher risk of life-threatening injuries and… Read More »Louisiana Motorcycle Safety Laws

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (HITECH) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) encouraged medical facilities to improve medical recordkeeping. Unfortunately, the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) came with many side effects that contributed to patient injuries and a rise in medical malpractice claims.… Read More »Did You Know that EHRs Increasingly Contribute to Malpractice Claims? Read On to Know More

Noel Acadien au Village Ticket Giveaway Contest The Law Offices of L. Clayton Burgess is giving away 150 tickets to the light display at the Noel Acadien au Village. Every week you will have another chance to win free tickets to the amazing Christmas lights. Featuring 500,000 lights, including the fully lit Open Door Chapel,… Read More »Noel Acadien au Village 2019 Ticket Giveaway

Truck accidents often have catastrophic consequences especially for their victims, mainly due to the gigantic size of the trucks. The emotional trauma and physical injuries in such a collision can be overwhelming. When you or someone you love gets injured due to the negligence or carelessness of someone else, you are entitled to receive compensation for… Read More »Legal Steps for Obtaining Compensation Following a Truck Accident

A car accident is an unfortunate fact of life. Though it may appear far-fetched that certain hours of the day are more dangerous, crash statistics suggest it otherwise. Sunrise and sunset are often considered two most uncertain times to be behind the wheel as the vision of the driver is compromised. It’s because the light of the… Read More »Dangers of Driving at Sunrise and Sunset: An Analysis

The city of New Orleans always had its distinctive way of doing things: brightly painted houses, matchless cuisine, and parades that shut down the roads every year. Similarly, when it comes to traffic and driving laws, the city has some quirky rules and distinctive local traffic regulations related to registration, maintenance, and more. Our New Orleans injury attorneys at… Read More »Did You Know These Traffic Rules and Regulations in New Orleans? Take a Look

Dealing with the aftermath of a car collision can be overwhelming, especially if you were injured. For a fair settlement, you must understand the basics of negotiating with your insurance company. Even if you’ve never negotiated with insurance companies before, it’s possible to obtain an auto accident settlement that takes into account the pain and suffering you’ve… Read More »Negotiating Your Car Accident Settlement? Helpful Tips to Maximize Payment!