What is the State Farm Settlement Process?

State Farm is both the largest insurance company in the US and its largest auto insurer. It resolves millions of auto insurance claims in the US every year, most of them at the settlement table. The more you understand about the State Farm settlement process, the more likely you are to settle your claim for…

What Is the Difference Between Negligence and Negligence Per Se?

Negligence is among the most common grounds for filing personal injury claims in Louisiana. If another person causes you to be injured because of their negligence, they may be financially liable for your economic and non-economic damages. You must prove the elements of negligence before receiving money for your claim. In some situations, it can…

How To Find Out About Recent Louisiana Car Accidents

In 2023 alone, Louisiana saw 143,212 car crashes, with 755 of those accidents being fatal. In a state by state comparison, Louisiana comes in 7th in the nation for the total number of accidents per 100,000 population. These numbers can be concerning. As a result, Louisiana residents might seek to keep tabs on car accident…

Many Accidents Can Cause Herniated Discs At C4/C5 or C5/C6. Here’s What You Need To Know

According to data collected over the last decade by Louisiana State University’s Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS), there are, on average, just over 800 fatalities each year related to car accidents on state roadways. Many more people suffer injuries ranging from minor to severe. Among the most common injuries sustained in…

Types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses

In the United States, there are 1,356,501 drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL). These licenses allow them to drive a variety of commercial vehicles, which are generally categorized by weight. In Louisiana, all commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators must hold a CDL that corresponds to the type of vehicle they drive.  A CDL is…

What Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do?

Being involved in a car accident is an incredibly stressful experience, often leading to significant medical expenses and other financial and emotional costs. When this happens, and it was due to someone else’s negligent behavior, you may have recourse and could be entitled to recover compensation from the responsible party.  This can be complicated, but…