Category Archives: Personal Injury
New Orleans Legend Killed by Drunk Driver on Mardi Gras Morning
Not only the brass band community, but New Orleans as a whole is grieving the loss of a Grammy-winning New Orleans drummer who was killed by an allegedly drunk driver on Tuesday, February 13. According to NOLA.com, a local New Orleans online news site, Kerry “Fatman” Hunter, a 53-year-old drummer and “prolific and widely… Read More »
New Orleans’ Bicycle Rider’s Death Raises Community’s Awareness of Bike-Related Accidents, Wrongful Death Claims for Surviving Family Members
The tragic and untimely death of a New Orleans man is remembered just months after the terrible accident that took his life. Gone but never forgotten, Reuben Hayes, a 40-year-old New Orleans man was killed while he was out riding his bicycle in October last year. According to local news station, Fox 8 Live,… Read More »
Sentencing of Mississippi Man Responsible for Fatal 2022 Car Accident Highlights Difference between Restitution and Civil Compensation for Family Members
The sentencing of a Mississippi man for his involvement in a fatal car accident in 2022 highlights how criminal restitution and civil compensation for family members differ in Mississippi car accident cases. According to local news reports, 38-year-old Davenport, Mississippi man, Joshua Scott Peters was sentenced last week on Friday, January 5, for the… Read More »
Injured in a Non-Work-Related Accident in Louisiana and Curious about Who Will Cover Your Wages for Missed Work? Here’s What You Need to Know
When a person is injured in a serious car accident in Louisiana, they may wonder how they will possibly survive if they are unable to work their job and earn a living while they recover from their injuries. Certainly, car accident injuries can take a person out of work for a week, a month,… Read More »
Utah Presses Forward on Strengthening Drunk Driving Laws, will Louisiana and Other States Follow Suit?
This legislative session, the Utah State Legislature has a lot to consider. On top of a number of bills to address this session, one of the more high-profile pieces of legislation has to do with strengthening the state’s measures when it comes to punishing those who decide to drive while under the influence of… Read More »
Whiplash Injuries Caused by Another Driver’s Negligence: What is a Whiplash Injury and What are Your Rights and Options to Compensation in Mississippi?
Most Mississippi drivers have heard the term “whiplash”, but they may not know exactly what a whiplash injury is, or how to get compensated for a whiplash injury if they are injured in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence. To help Mississippi drivers better understand this common car accident injury, we provide… Read More »
Not Sure Whether to Seek Medical Treatment after Your Louisiana Car Accident? Here’s What You Should Know
Something that many Louisiana car accident victims may wonder is whether or not they should seek medical treatment if they are not aware of any serious and debilitating injuries. For some people, seeking medical treatment at a hospital or at a doctor’s office can feel like an uphill battle, with hefty co-pays, long wait… Read More »
Mississippi Fatal Drunk Driving Car Accidents – How Does the Magnolia State Stack Up when it Comes to Road Safety?
Mississippi Drunk Driving Car Accident Statistics According to a December 23 local news report from WJTV, which includes statistics and data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were a total of 42,795 deaths caused by car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents in the United States in the year 2022. The… Read More »
How to Get a New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Car Accident Case without Breaking the Bank
One of the most common concerns that a car accident survivor has after a terrible and unexpected car accident is how much it may cost to get legal help. The truth is, car accidents often occur in New Orleans due to another driver or party’s fault, and while the victim of the accident may… Read More »
Uncovering Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315 – What Damages Are Available to You in Your Louisiana Personal Injury Case?
After a person experiences injuries from a terrible car accident caused by another person’s negligent conduct, they may wonder exactly what type of damages they may recover if they bring a personal injury case. Indeed, under Louisiana civil laws, a car accident victim may be entitled to certain money compensation if they were injured… Read More »