Recent Blog Posts
Can Another Party Be Liable for a Single-Vehicle Truck Crash?
When single-vehicle collisions occur, many people assume that the driver of the vehicle bears sole liability for the crash and any resulting injuries. As a result, many people who are injured as vehicle occupants in a single-vehicle crash mistakenly believe that they cannot file a civil claim against another party to seek damages. However,… Read More »
Large Trucks and Pedestrians: New Study Addresses Serious Harms
For years, it has been clear that large trucks and SUVs can cause devastating harm to smaller motor vehicle occupants and pedestrians when collisions occur. Indeed, as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) underscore, large trucks can be especially deadly given their ground clearance, which can result… Read More »
Tesla and BMW Drivers May Be Most Dangerous
Does the vehicle a person decides to drive have a connection to that motorist’s likelihood of being involved in a crash? While the connection might not seem like an obvious one, a new study reported by CNBC suggests that Tesla and BMW drivers may be most likely to engage in dangerous behaviors behind the… Read More »
Understanding Spinal Injury Claims
Many different types of motor vehicle crashes and other serious incidents can result in spine injuries, or spinal cord injuries (SCIs), which can vary greatly in terms of their severity. In some cases, a person who sustains a spine injury may be able to recover fully with surgery, therapy, and other forms of health… Read More »
Learning More About Dangerous Driving Behaviors
When motor vehicle collisions occur in and around Shreveport, they often result from a driver’s negligent behavior behind the wheel. Motorists engage in a wide range of dangerous behaviors when they are driving, including forms of aggressive driving, impaired driving, and distracted driving. Are some of these risky behaviors more dangerous than others? And… Read More »
Importance of Hospital Records in Your Auto Crash Claim
What evidence is critical when you are seeking compensation after a motor vehicle collision? The importance of certain forms of evidence will depend in part on the specific details of your case, but medical records are always a critical component when you are seeking compensation after an auto injury. According to a recent report… Read More »
Who is Liable for a Pedestrian Injury in Louisiana?
Pedestrians can be injured in many types of collisions in the Shreveport area, and liability can be difficult to determine with certainty in some injury situations. While negligent motor vehicle drivers might often be at fault for pedestrian injuries, other parties can also be responsible. It is critical to determine liability in a pedestrian… Read More »
Video Calls and Distracted Driving Crashes
In recent years, the dangers of distracted driving have become major concerns for motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and law enforcement officials across the country, especially with the rise of smartphone technology and other distracting electronic devices. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), cell phone use behind the wheel is one of the leading causes… Read More »
How Can a Statute of Limitations Impact a Car Crash Lawsuit?
After a serious car crash in Shreveport or elsewhere in Louisiana, it can be difficult to focus any of your energy on an insurance claim or a lawsuit. To be sure, when injuries are severe and debilitating, or when they result in the death of a loved one, a lawsuit might be the last… Read More »
Seeking Compensation for Aviation Injuries
When most of us think about injuries on airlines, we imagine horrific plane crashes that make national news. While fatal and life-threatening plane crashes are certainly a reason to discuss filing a claim with an aviation injury attorney in Shreveport, many other types of airline injuries do not make national news. Indeed, according to… Read More »
