After an accident, you may find yourself scrambling to determine who bears fault–and how any contribution to the accident could impact your ability to pursue compensation for your injuries. But what happens if you contributed to the accident? Can you still recover compensation? According to Miss. Code §11-7-15, you have the right to recover compensation …
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Is Lyft Liable for Accidents in Louisiana?
Lyft has transformed the way people travel in Louisiana. Anyone can use Lyft to conveniently get around without driving through busy roads themselves. While Lyft strives to ensure all its drivers provide safe transportation to passengers, some drivers may still be negligent and cause accidents. If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, …
Who Is at Fault for Hitting a Car Parked Illegally?
If someone strikes a parked vehicle, the person driving is most likely to be held liable for the accident. This is because the person in the moving vehicle has greater control to navigate away from the path of a non-moving vehicle and prevent a collision from happening. But, if the wreck occurs when the stationary …
Is Lyft Liable for Accidents in Alabama
Lyft is widely used throughout Alabama as a convenient way to travel from point A to B, so accidents involving a Lyft driver are not uncommon. As with any other motorist, these drivers can act negligently behind the wheel. However, the process of seeking compensation in these scenarios is more complex since the rideshare company …
Who Pays the Deductible in a Car Accident?
After a car accident, there are many expenses a victim will need to account for. Medical bills, vehicle repairs, transportation costs, loss of income, the list can feel endless. One bill that may not come to mind immediately but which will come up in the insurance claims process is the deductible payment for a claim. …
When Should You Go to the Doctor After a Fall?
Although there are no laws that set a deadline for when you need to get seen by a doctor following a fall accident, it is essential to get medical attention as soon as possible following these types of accidents. This prompt medical attention can not only help you avoid devastating and sometimes deadly complications, but …
Do You Always Get a Settlement from a Car Accident
Not everyone involved in a car accident receives compensation. Settlement depends on the severity of the injuries incurred, the property lost, and the liable party. Whether you think you qualify for settlement or not, it is imperative to try and seek compensation instead of assuming that you do not qualify. You need to follow several processes …
Trunk or Treat 2021
From ghost tours in above ground cemeteries to spooky parades, nobody does Halloween quite like New Orleans. Due to COVID 19, our city had to get creative on how to celebrate Halloween in a safe and family-friendly way. That’s why iHeart Media’s Halloween Trunk or Treat in New Orleans transitioned to a Drive-Thru event. What …
What do You Do If You Slipped and Fell on a Wet Floor?
How to Access Traffic Camera Footage in Louisiana
Today, video cameras are everywhere. At any time during the day, you could easily find yourself on a video somewhere. It does not matter whether you are driving down the road, shopping in a store, or walking down the sidewalk. In the event of an accident, you may want to know how all these cameras …
Is Pain and Suffering Separate from Medical Bills?
After an accident, the legal term “pain and suffering” often get thrown around a lot. If you get injured due to someone else’s carelessness, you can file a lawsuit to recover your damages. Pain and suffering often get cited among the reasons to file a lawsuit. Most personal injury clients who visit the law offices …
New Orleans Sista Strut 2021
Sista Strut is a national walk to heighten breast cancer awareness in women of color. African American women are more likely to be diagnosed with larger tumors and have a higher death rate from breast cancer in comparison to Caucasian women. Through awareness, we can increase these survival rates by promoting early detection. Early detection …
Can Schools Be Held Liable for Sports Injuries?
How to Find Out if a Doctor Has a History of Medical Malpractice
Medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the United States. They result in over 250,000 deaths and even more injuries every year. Reasons for medical malpractice claims vary from surgical mistakes to incorrect diagnoses. Trusting your health and life to a doctor who has a history of medical malpractice may be …
How Long Can You Sue for Medical Malpractice in Alabama?
In Alabama, the statute of limitations on most medical malpractice claims is two years from the date on which the injury occurred or that the claimant knew or reasonably should have known that they were injured. However, there are certain circumstances that can result in an extension of the deadline. If you have been injured …
What Is the Car Accident Mediation Process in Louisiana?
Mediation can be an important part of receiving appropriate compensation for the damages and loss you may have endured from a car accident. When you hire a car accident lawyer, they will work toward reaching a settlement between you and those responsible for the accident. But sometimes arriving at a settlement agreement needs a little …
What If I Am Partly Responsible for an Accident in Mississippi?
Car accidents can occur for any number of reasons, from mechanical failure to driver error. Sometimes, car accidents occur due to a combination of errors, frequently on the part of more than one party. If you contribute to a car accident, can you still claim compensation? Mississippi Car Accident Laws and Comparative Negligence Mississippi is …
Single Car Accidents Liability
Many people assume the driver in a single-car accident is liable for the crash. However, this is not always the case. It may be possible to build a claim against someone who contributed to or caused the collision and recover compensation. If you believe another party played a significant role in your single-vehicle crash, our …
Who Is Liable for Unsecured Cargo Crashes?
Determining who is liable for unsecured cargo crashes can be challenging. Improperly secured or unsecured cargo in a delivery van, tractor-trailer, or other work truck can shift and cause an accident or spill onto the roadway. Other vehicles may get hit by the truck or run into cargo. If you were hurt in an accident …
Dangers of Potholes in Arkansas: Who Is Liable for Your Damages
Poor road conditions result in about one-third of all traffic accidents and related fatalities in the U.S. each year. Among the leading poor road conditions that might lead to car accidents are potholes, which can cause damage to cars and personal injury-related medical expenses. In addition, big potholes may impair large vehicles and pose a …
What Is the Car Accident Mediation Process in Alabama?
Filing a personal injury claim after a car accident allows you to pursue compensation for the monetary damages you have suffered as a result of the other driver’s negligence. In a perfect world, you would simply submit your claim to the insurance company and receive compensation for the losses, both financial and non-financial, that occurred …
Birmingham Car Accident Laws That You Should Know
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident in Birmingham, AL, you are likely navigating an unfamiliar path trying to get your life back on track. Unfortunately, rather than focusing on healing from your injuries, you find yourself in the middle of a whirlwind filled with insurance claims, doctor bills, and the legal system. Making …
Damages in Wrongful Death Cases
The damages that surviving family members may be able to recover in a wrongful death case depend on where the accident occurred and the state’s laws. In general, recoverable losses usually include compensatory damages for the family’s economic and non-economic losses. Wrongful death actions are possible when an immediate family member dies due to someone …
Car Accidents without Insurance in New Orleans
Uber Car Accident Settlements – Examples
Uber and other ridesharing companies provide liability insurance coverage for passengers and others hurt in a collision caused by their drivers, but getting a fair settlement is not always easy. These policies generally only cover victims of accidents that occur when: There is a ride in the rideshare vehicle The driver is matched with a …
Recovering Compensation After an Accident with a Drunk Driver
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about two in three people will be involved in a drunk driving crash during their lifetime, and every day, 29 people die as a result of a drunk driving crash. Even individuals who survive this horrifying accident may walk away with debilitating injuries that can forever …
Jessie Morgan Wins Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship
Messiah University student Jessie Morgan has won the Morris Bart Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship, an award worth $2,500. The scholarship required applicants to create a short PSA about the dangers of distracted driving. Morgan’s entry featured a humorous montage of her performing tasks in her car that are obviously unsuited to vehicles. For example, fed her …
Arkansas Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Arkansas does not have a universal helmet law for motorcyclists. However, the state does require all riders under the age of 21 to wear protective headgear while riding a motorcycle, motor scooter, or another similar vehicle. Those aged 21 and older can ride without a helmet. Arkansas, like most states in the 1970s and 1980s, …
5 Defensive Driving Tips from a Birmingham Injury Lawyer
It is no secret that defensive driving saves lives. Although you can’t control other motorists’ actions, defensive driving can help you circumvent dangerous conditions and diminish your risk of an accident. Additionally, defensive driving is a skill that motorists often develop over time. No matter your experience level, though, there are five easy techniques you …
Car Accidents Involving Leased Cars
If your leased car suffered damage in a collision, you need to take the proper steps to ensure your best interests are protected. Fortunately, for the most part, these cases proceed like other traffic accident claims. There are, however, some crucial differences that you should keep in mind. These include the steps you need to …
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