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State laws are meant to regulate a safe society, and at the time our laws go into effect, in theory, they make sense. However, times change, society evolves, and some irrelevant laws are still technically in effect, even as they sit in the dusty vault of history. All states have some weird laws from the …
Motorcycle laws vary from state to state. It’s important to know and understand the rules enforced in any state through which you travel. Alabama has implemented laws pertaining to the use of motorcycles for the safety of their drivers, passengers, and other motorists sharing the road. If you live in Alabama, or just ride through …
Most people know that the first thing you should do after a crash is report the car accident to the police. However, what are you supposed to do if the police don’t show up? You may have to take extra steps after your collision. You want to protect yourself after an accident, especially when filing …
The vast majority of car accidents are minor fender-benders. But when vehicles crash head-on at a high speed, the results can be devastating. Victims often face steep medical expenses and lost income while they recover. These steep losses can jeopardize a family’s financial security. The best way to protect yourself from a head-on collision is …
The Lake Pontchartrain causeway bridge is the second-longest bridge over water in the world. It spans 24 miles across the lake from Metairie to Mandeville on the Northshore. An estimated 12 million vehicles use the bridge annually, and unfortunately, not all of them make it across safely. The causeway is an especially dangerous stretch of …
The last thing you want to deal with after a car accident is insurance adjusters. What happens if your insurance company calls to tell you that your car is a total loss? Most motorists are not prepared to handle this situation. You need to get back on the road, but what is the next step? …
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition that can affect a person’s relationships, career, and quality of life. Although PTSD is commonly associated with military action, it can affect anyone who experiences a traumatic event. A study by the American Psychological Association shows that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of PTSD in …
Despite recent safety features, seat belts are still the most effective injury-prevention devices in your vehicle. Fortunately, more people are buckling up every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 83% of Mississippi drivers and passengers wear their seat belts. However, that means 17% of vehicle occupants are at a high …
Many of us ride motorcycles, whether for recreation, for daily transportation, or both. While the operation of a motorcycle in a safe manner is always important to avoid motorcycle accident injuries, this is particularly so when a motorcycle is sharing the road with other vehicles. In Louisiana, before you are allowed to ride a motorcycle, …
Taking a look at laws from other decades (or centuries) is super interesting, as they provide a glimpse into details of life that have long been lost to history. But since they often come to us without their original context, they can seem really bizarre! We’ve dusted off these funny old laws said to have …
Ever wondered how to determine fault in a car accident? It is important to understand car auto accident fault determination rules in right-of-way driving accidents and what effect they have on insurance settlements for your personal injuries and property damage. Fault is determined in alignment with traffic laws – and the driver who had the …
Morris Bart, LLC is proud to announce that this year, two students will receive the Morris Bart, LLC Community Service Scholarship. For the first time since we established this national scholarship, two of the entrants were so strong that we decided to award each of them the $2,500 scholarship. Congratulations to Na’Lani Zeno and Brooke …
With the COVID outbreak negatively impacting many travel and tourism industry channels, many Americans are now resorting to road trips as a safer alternative. While risks are still present, check out a few tips that can help you road trip safely and avoid common pitfalls. Planning your road trip Nearly every facet of the country …
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create uncertainty across the globe, Second Harvest Food Bank is stepping up to fill one of the most crucial needs for Louisiana communities: ongoing access to well-stocked food banks. Second Harvest already serves over 30 million meals each year to residents in 23 parishes, but with the economic fallout …
Clients, friends, and colleagues: At this time of great disruption in our lives we want to assure all existing and prospective clients that uninterrupted representation is of paramount importance to us. As one of the largest and most technologically advanced firms in the area, we are continuing our daily operations and remain prepared to handle …
Pools and summer go together like peanut butter and jelly, but everyone knows that pool risks are also important to keep in mind. The sobering statistics show that drowning is the second most common cause of unintentional death in children 1 to 14, and the first most common in children ages one to four. For …
Scary roller coasters are a treasured American past time, but part of the scare is knowing that despite the best of intentions, something could always go wrong. While most roller coaster rides go off without a hitch, accidents at amusement parks occur all the time and can be devastatingly serious and sometimes even fatal. How …
As part of their ongoing commitment to their community, Morris and Cathy Bart have donated $1 million dollars to the Second Harvest Food Bank, a cornerstone piece of Second Harvest’s ongoing capital campaign to renovate its facilities. Second Harvest currently serves over 30 million meals a year, but the organization hopes to more than double …
Plane crashes and other aviation accidents are usually big news in the media, especially considering how serious and life-shattering they can be. However, most people don’t realize that only 20% of aviation incidents and accidents are actually fatal. Even when no one dies, the injuries from an airline accident can be serious and traumatic. Studies …
It’s common wisdom that you should decide how much you’re comfortable losing before you step foot in a casino. That way you might win big, but if things don’t go your way at the blackjack table you’ll know when to call it a day. But what happens when you get hurt while you’re at a …
Let’s face it, sometimes people do strange things, and the people of Louisiana are no exception. When the police are faced with a situation that they’ve never encountered before, there may not be a legal remedy because no one ever expected anyone to do that in the first place. To deal with some of the …
Cruise vacations are supposed to be relaxing and fun. You buy your ticket and pack your bags, board the ship, and from there everything else is arranged for you. Delicious meals, fun in the sun, and exciting excursions are planned for the next three to seven days. But many people don’t think about the dark …
While ringing in the new year, its tradition to sing “Auld Lang Syne,” perhaps after a midnight kiss. It’s a bit ironic that this song has become a New Years Eve tradition, because the title actually means “old long ago.” In contrast, the new year is usually considered a time for new beginnings and fresh …
Christmas in the Crescent City — The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Most people don’t think of the New Orleans when it comes to their holiday planning, but the Big Easy has a huge assortment of holiday events that will be sure to entertain everyone from the smallest elf to the oldest grinch. If …
Morris Bart Teams Up With iHeartMedia For Another HUGE Annual Toy Giveaway A round of “Santa-plause” is in order for iHeartMedia, Q93 and Toys for Tots after the 8th Annual toy giveaway was a huge success this past weekend. Morris Bart is one of the proud sponsors that make this event possible each year. By …
Whether it’s a hurricane you watch form a week before it hits or a tornado that strikes without a moment’s notice, one thing that holds true for all natural disasters is that you should expect the unexpected. With power out, roads closed, and property damaged, sometimes it isn’t always clear when things will get back …
It doesn’t take long when watching the news to hear about the latest natural disaster affecting the world. Although these unexpected events can seem far away and unlikely to affect you, natural disasters can take many forms and affect the population far more than most people realize. When an act of god occurs, not only …
