Have you ever reviewed your automobile insurance policy and wondered what your insurance will cover if you’re involved in a car accident? For many of us, deciding what insurance is the right insurance for our needs can be a difficult process. Understanding the various coverage options available is necessary to make the right decision. An …
Pedestrian Safety at New Orleans Jazz Fest
It’s that time of year again – with April showers and May flowers comes the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, a two-weekend festival experience that brings a stellar music lineup, the best New Orleans food, and local arts and crafts vendors to the New Orleans Fairgrounds every year. With the festival comes large crowds …
Self-Driving Cars: Automobiles of the Future
You may have heard recently that a number of companies, including Google, are road-testing self-driving cars. These futuristic automobiles will make it possible for a driver to safely text, talk on the cell phone, or even sleep while being transported to their final destination. Self-driving carsmay be the future of automobile technology. In fact, many …
Infographic: Tougher Seat Belt Laws Reduce Fatal Car Accident Injuries
By now, we have all heard the phrase, “Seat belts saves lives.” The saying may be cliché, but the phrase is more relevant now than when it was first uttered. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), in 2010, more than 22,000 people died in car accident injuries. Of that statistic, approximately 45% of …
Commercial Truck Accident Injury: Take Action
When a 40-ton tractor truck is involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle, physics has already determined who will lose. The steps an individual should take right after a tractor trailer accident are based on safety and common sense: Remove Yourself and Others from Danger This takes precedence over anything else. Busy highways are dangerous …
Drunk Driving Accidents During Festival Season
It is never a good idea to get behind the wheel if you’ve consumed any alcohol, but during festival season it can be an exceptionally bad idea. Law enforcement in Louisiana has been cracking down on drunk driving in recent years, and the courts in general have little tolerance for alcohol behind the wheel. During …
Infographic: FDA Recalls for Medications in 2012
Recalls are actions taken by a firm to remove a product from the market, or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful. Recalls may be conducted on a firm’s own initiative, by FDA request, or by FDA order under statutory authority. Sometimes a company discovers a problem and issues …
Watch those Red Lights: Car Accidents at Intersections
Car accident injuries at intersections are a major problem in the United States. In 2009, 676 people were killed and an estimated 113,000 were injured in red light crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of that number, 123 car accident fatalities occurred in Louisiana. The number of fatal auto accident injuries at …
Loss of Consortium With Personal Injury Claims
Loss of consortium with personal injury claims is a specific type of damage sometimes awarded after an accident. It may be recoverable when a person suffers an injury that prevents them from providing their spouse with the companionship, love, affection, and sexual relations they did before the injury. If you experienced a loss of consortium, …
Infographic: Economic and Environmental Impact from the BP Oil Spill
There is no doubt that the Deepwater Horizon oil rig accident and the resulting BP oil spill will have a long-term impact upon both humans and animals alike. However, it has also had a dramatic and negative effect on businesses small and large. The impact of the spill is vast, and extends geographically and economically …
How does the FDA Recall Process Work?
We have often heard about products being pulled from the shelf due to defects in the manufacturing, packaging, or some other sort of health risk. Those who use the products—especially when they are medications—must take action immediately to protect their health and well-being. But how do they find out and what should they do? This …
Road Rage Leads to Car Accident Injuries
Road rage and aggressive driving seem to be becoming more common these days and, unfortunately, most of us have experienced it in one way or another. Experts don’t know for certain the causes, but many attribute it to the economy, unemployment and political dividedness. Aggressive driving includes acts such as driving fast, tailgating, slamming on …
Check Your Automobile Insurance Coverage Before an Accident Injury
Being involved in an auto accident injury is dangerous, both physically and financially. If someone else causes the accident, that person and their insurance company should be responsible for the damages to your vehicle and your health. But, what happens when you don’t know who caused the accident or when the person who caused the …
Drunk Driving Accidents Over Spring Break
Spring Break and Drunk Driving Accidents The months of March and April bring thousands of college kids to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast each year to celebrate Spring Break. While we love having the kids visit, whether New Orleans is their destination or they’re just passing through Louisiana and Mississippi on the way to …
The High Price of Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Riding a motorcycle provides the thrilling sensation of pure freedom and an unrivaled adrenaline rush. But, like any other driver, motorcycle riders are subject to the same laws and same responsibilities of the road: heeding traffic signals, obeying speed limits, avoiding driving while under the influence, avoiding driving between lanes, paying attention and avoiding distractions. …
Top Tips to Protect Your Teen Driver from Car Accident Injuries
Chances are that your teenager can’t wait to get a driver’s license. Among teenagers, a driver’s license is a status symbol and a ticket to freedom! It’s quite the milestone for parents, as well. Parents are proud of their child’s accomplishment and are often relieved that they are no longer the child’s only mode of …
DWT: Driving While Texting Is the New DUI
Handling Your Personal Injury Claim
A person who has experienced an accident injury may be entitled to receive compensation for their personal injuries through the use of a personal injury claim. There are many aspects to consider when handling a personal injury claim that are of absolute necessity to assure that the victim receives appropriate compensation for their accident injuries. …
Keep the Good Times Rolling – Safely!
Springtime is approaching, and you know what that means — St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Break, festivals, prom season! People are in the mood for celebrating and, where there’s celebrating there is usually alcohol consumption. The key is to do it responsibly and to maintain an awareness of how your actions affect others. Louisiana Drunk Driving …
Office Spotlight: New Orleans, Louisiana
Foul Ball: Idaho Court Allows Injured Fan to Sue Baseball Team and Stadium Owners
A fan attending a Boise Hawks game in August, 2008 lost his eye when a foul ball struck him in the eye and, in 2010, sued the stadium owners and the baseball team for negligence. The defendants’ attorneys argued that the lawsuit should not be dismissed, citing what is commonly referred to as the “Baseball …
How to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
Hiring a personal injury attorney can be scary. You have found yourself in a situation beyond your control and you need help. After an accident, so many people find themselves with mounting medical bills, varying estimates from multiple mechanics, physical pain, and no idea where to turn. Here are some suggestions, based on personal experience, …
Multidistrict Litigation Versus Class Action Lawsuits
When many people suffer harm because of the same person, company, or other entity, a mass tort is often the best option for handling many claims and moving them through the legal system efficiently. Some of these cases can involve thousands – or even hundreds of thousands – of individuals all seeking justice and compensation …
Texting While Driving: a Dangerous Habit for Teen Drivers
The 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers Over 100,000 car accidents happen each year involving a driver who was texting and driving, many of which involve teen drivers. For teens, the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the “100 deadliest days” of the year, days when teens are the most likely to be involved …
Keeping the Lines of Communication Open
Communication Is a Two Way Street One of the most common complaints we hear from our clients who have come to us after having left other law firms is, “My attorney never called me and never answered the phone when I called.” An attorney’s lack of communication can, of course, be a hindrance to the …
Pedestrian Accidents During Festival Season
Pedestrian Safety at Louisiana Festivals In New Orleans and throughout South Louisiana we are blessed with a multitude of festivals, concerts, sporting events and countless other diversions that draw major crowds. Unfortunately, with large crowds also come injuries from vehicle/pedestrian collisions and pedestrian accident injuries. As a pedestrian, you are entitled to great deference when …
Office Spotlight: Mobile, Alabama
Get to Know Our Mobile, Alabama Personal Injury Law Office Morris Bart has had an office in Mobile, Alabama to serve personal injury clients since the mid-1990’s. Our Mobile office is located on the 3rd floor of Two Office Park at 273 Azalea Road, near the intersection of Azalea Road and Airport Boulevard. This convenient …
Survivor: Carnival Cruise Triumph Edition
Surviving Carnival Cruise Triumph By now, we have all heard the horrendous accounts of the Carnival Cruise Triumph, and its five-day ordeal after one of the ship’s engines caught fire and stranded the Triumph off the Yucatan peninsula. We have heard accounts from numerous passengers who described the conditions of the stalled cruise liner as …
Client Consultations with Our Personal Injury Law Firm
Your Personal Injury Case Consultation If you have never contacted an attorney before, you may not know what to expect during an initial consultation. Here’s what you can expect during that “One Call” when you first contact Morris Bart. You Will Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney At many law firms, paralegals and assistants complete …
Motorcycle Safety and Louisiana Law
Motorcycles offer an exhilarating way to explore our beautiful state. It would be hard to beat hopping on your bike and hitting the open road, with the wind whipping in your face, as you make your journey through the great state of Louisiana. Many of the features that make motorcycles so appealing, though – the …