Car Accidents

Identifying who caused a traffic accident is vital because it determines who is most likely to be legally liable for the injuries and other harm victims sustained in the crash. Fault is rarely clear-cut. You need evidence to support your accusation if you believe another driver caused your crash and want to recover money damages. …

Have you recently been involved in a hit-and-run accident? Did someone you love get hurt by a reckless driver? If so, then you may be able to seek compensation for their negligent actions. While most of these cases are pretty straightforward, several challenges can still keep you from getting what you deserve. Hiring an experienced …

If you’ve been injured in an accident that involved an Uber driver, you may be entitled to compensation. When it comes to Uber rides, in most cases, the ride-sharing company is responsible for covering the damages. While you can sue an Uber driver personally, you rarely need to do that. However, if you do, you …

A judge or jury can award punitive damages against a drunk driver to punish them for their actions. These damages are in addition to actual damages a victim may receive for medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and more. It is important to note, Louisiana generally does not allow for punitive damages, but …

Unfortunately, side-impact accidents are a frequent occurrence on the roadway. Whether a distracted driver is not paying attention while backing out of a driveway, drives through a stop sign, or turns left into another car, the results can be devastating. While the front and rear of a car are designed to help take unforeseen impacts, …

Many people are familiar with what to do when you are in a car accident in your own vehicle, but what happens when you are in a motor vehicle collision while driving someone else’s vehicle. Personal injury laws and insurance coverage can be confusing and make it challenging to understand what your rights are and …

To get the most compensation from a car accident, you must build the strongest possible case by collecting evidence from every available source. You may then have to negotiate with insurance company representatives to persuade them to pay a fair amount. If you are not confident in your investigative or negotiation skills, you can hire …

Who is at fault in a head-on collision is the driver who violated a traffic law and allowed the two vehicles to crash into each other. However, it usually takes an investigation to determine what happened, who acted carelessly or recklessly, and who is legally liable. In many cases, multiple investigations will occur. This is …

In general, the person who opens the door is more likely to be at fault when another vehicle hits an open car door. However, exceptions exist. In some cases, another motorist may be the liable party, and shared responsibility is also possible. This is a crucial fact to clarify when seeking damages based on your …

In most cases, the driver behind the wheel of the moving vehicle is at fault for hitting or scraping a parked car. As the only car in motion, they are the only one who could take direct action to cause or prevent a crash. When a motorist stops or parks their vehicle illegally, who is …

T-bone crashes often occur in intersections, making it more challenging to determine which driver had the right-of-way at the time. Eyewitnesses, video evidence, and other proof may be necessary to determine who is at fault in a T-bone car accident and liable for your damages. If you suffered injuries in this type of crash, you …

Assigning fault in a multi-car accident often requires an investigation into the circumstances that caused the accident. While one driver may be at fault, others may have played a role, as well. You may want to enlist the help of our personal injury law firm to handle gathering evidence to document fault and liability in …

Whether you drive in city traffic or on a tree-lined suburban street, you can’t always avoid auto accidents. Wherever you go, you share the road with speeding, distracted, and careless drivers. Unless the other driver’s negligence in causing your accident is crystal clear, someone must determine who is at fault. As a driver, you tell …

Sorting out who was responsible for a vehicle accident can be complicated. It is not always black and white. There are times when both drivers are partially at fault, and it usually comes down to their negligence. If you were involved in a car accident, you may have suffered injuries. Those should be your primary …

Examples of car accident settlements can be remarkably diverse, reflecting the fact that each case is unique. For example, a car accident victim in Alexandria, Louisiana, received $450,000 for a lower back injury that required surgery, while a New Orleans victim with multiple injuries recovered more than $850,000. A car accident lawyer from our firm …

There is no such thing as an average settlement for pain and suffering in a car accident. Each case depends significantly on its own merits. In addition, the value of pain and suffering and other intangible losses can be hard to determine. It is generally based on the claim’s economic value, including medical bills and …

Any car accident can be a traumatic experience, but even more so when after the confusion of a crash you find that the other driver is nowhere to be found. After an accident in Louisiana, every driver involved has a duty to stop and render aid if necessary. A hit-and-run can hardly be called an …

Motor vehicle accident victims can sustain any of a number of injuries due to the force and impact of the collision. A common injury following a crash that can be difficult to diagnose but has the potential to have lasting or permanent effects is a nerve injury. While it is impossible to predict the value …

T-bone car accidents are some of the most serious crashes, causing some of the most severe injuries. Because of the way in which another car hits your car broadside, there is less protection for your body. This creates difficulties in determining the average settlement amount because every accident is unique and can cause a wide …

How much money you can get from a car accident settlement depends greatly on the circumstances of your collision, your injuries, and other factors. You will need to determine what a fair and just settlement value might be before you file an insurance claim for the compensation you’re seeking. Working with a car accident attorney …

There is no way to determine the average settlement for airbags not deploying. The accident, settlement and verdict is different in each case. The exact amount you qualify to recover will depend on your specific injuries, expenses, and other losses. If you suffered more severe injuries because your airbag did not work properly, you may …

There is no way to determine an average settlement for an insurance claim with USAA insurance. That’s because no two car crashes are the same. Instead, the injuries suffered and damages incurred differ, thus making it impossible to determine an average or use the outcome of one claim to predict the payout in another.  USAA …

The average settlement for a concussion from a car accident is impossible to calculate because so many factors can affect the value of this type of claim. You would determine the fair settlement value of your case based on the expenses, losses, and other details of your collision and injuries. This process is the only …

The average settlement for a child injured in a car accident depends on many factors. It’s challenging to calculate an average since the outcomes in these cases vary greatly. The value of the claim will depend on the extent of your child’s injuries, the facts of the case, and other details.  Many families choose to …

There is no way to calculate the average settlement for a hit and run car accident because of the numerous factors that play a role in valuing these cases. Your injuries, the expenses and losses you experienced, and the facts of your crash case all play a role in determining the value of your settlement.   …

The average waiting time for a car accident settlement will depend on many factors. It is difficult to determine how quickly a claim may settle. Some take only a few weeks, while others could take months. If a case goes to trial, it may be a year or more from the accident date before the …

To file a car accident claim with AAA, you can simply call their 24/7 claims call center. The claims representative will ask you to give them specific details, including the following: The location and time of the collision Names of the drivers involved in the crash Vehicles involved in the accident Names and contact information …

The average settlement for a herniated disc car accident is difficult to calculate, given the many factors that play a role in a personal injury case. Even when injuries are similar, the cause, treatment, and outcome may be very different.  To understand the potential value of your traffic collision claim, you can work with a …

Everyone defines “minor” differently, and there is no legal definition for what constitutes a minor collision. In addition, insurance companies value each accident claim based on the facts of the case, and no two collisions are the same. That makes it impossible to calculate an average settlement for minor car accidents.  An attorney from our …

Most factors that determine what the average settlement is for a car accident with a drunk driver are unrelated to the cause of the crash. Instead, they revolve around the severity of a victim’s injuries, necessary treatment, and their financial harm. These vary significantly from accident to accident, making it impossible to calculate an average …