Category Archives: Auto Accident
What is a Side-Impact Collision?
Car crashes and automobile collisions have many different names depending upon how the wreck occurred and, in some cases, how many vehicles were involved. You might hear about, for example, a head-on collision (meaning a frontal collision, or crash in which two vehicles collide with one another while traveling in opposite directions), a rear-end… Read More »
Age-Related Traffic Crashes and Senior Drivers
Many different factors can come into play in a motor vehicle collision, from fatigue to distracted driving to alcohol intoxication. In addition, age can sometimes be a factor in a car crash. While most of us think of a very young driver — a newly licensed teenager, for example — when we think about… Read More »
What Types of Evidence Do I Need to Prove Fault in a Car Crash?
Few drivers in Louisiana anticipate being involved in a motor vehicle collision and needing to gather evidence in order to prove that another driver was at fault. While many car crash injuries can result in compensation through an insurance claim, there are also many cases where the injured person must file a civil lawsuit… Read More »
How to Document a Traffic Crash
After any kind of traffic collision in the Shreveport area, it is essential to document the scene as well as you can so that you have the best case for seeking financial compensation through an insurance claim or a civil lawsuit. Certainly, it may be impossible in some circumstances to document a traffic crash… Read More »
Car Crash Fatality Rates Higher in “Muscle Cars”
A recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) investigated the relationship between car crash fatality rates and vehicle type, looking specifically at muscle cars and other smaller passenger cars. The study determined that, even though this type of vehicle does not tend to be the smallest or most compact car… Read More »
Speed is a Major Factor in Motor Vehicle Injuries
Whether you are driving on an urban or suburban street in or around Shreveport, or you are on a rural road elsewhere in Louisiana, speeding can be a major factor in causing a serious or deadly crash. Most drivers know that speeding is dangerous, yet motorists continue to drive at speeds that exceed posted… Read More »
5 Things NOT to Do Following a Car Wreck
A motor vehicle collision can be a traumatic and overwhelming experience. In the aftermath of a collision, it’s important to take the proper steps to ensure your safety and protect your rights. However, it’s just as important to know what NOT to do after a collision. Don’t leave the scene of the collision: Leaving… Read More »
What You Should Know About Spinal Injuries In Distracted Driving Collisions
Spinal cord injuries can range in severity, but they often are debilitating and can result in lifelong disabilities that can include paralysis. In auto crashes in the Shreveport area, spinal injuries are among the most catastrophic injuries that a person can sustain, and these types of injuries can result in hundreds of thousands of… Read More »
What To Know About Red Light Crashes
Drivers who run red lights in Shreveport or elsewhere in Louisiana can be responsible for crashes that result in serious and life-threatening injuries. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), red-light running happens more frequently than you might think and is responsible for “hundreds of… Read More »
Vicarious Liability In Louisiana Vehicle Crashes
Collisions between vehicles happen every day on Louisiana roads, and the damage to a person and their vehicle can be substantial. If an injured person believes that their injuries were caused by the negligence of another, they have the right to seek money damages from that person for the harm they have suffered. In… Read More »
