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Challenges in Proving Fault in Rear-End Truck Collisions

What Should Be Done Immediately Following a Rear-End Collision? While all car accidents can be overwhelming, it is important to remember to stay calm and keep a clear head. This advice will serve you well when assessing injuries, speaking to police, and speaking to insurance companies. The following represents additional steps to protect your claim […]

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What Should You Do Legally If Involved in a Pedestrian Hit-and-Run?

What Is the Impact of a Pedestrian Hit and Run? For a pedestrian, being struck by a driver who flees the scene of the accident can be a nightmare. You may be left physically injured and emotionally traumatized, unsure where to turn for help. In Louisiana, as in many other states, leaving the scene of

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What Happens if Your Insurance Company Denies Your UM/UIM Claim?

What’s Your Recourse if an Uninsured Driver Injures You? If a negligent motorist injures you in traffic in or near Lafayette Parish, you’re entitled to compensation for lost earnings, medical expenses, and related damages. However, in most cases, you’ll need the services of a Lafayette traffic accident attorney to recover your compensation. If someone crashes

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Safety Laws and Injury Claims Involving Motorcycle Accidents

What Are a Motorcyclist’s Rights? If a reckless or careless driver injures you while you are motorcycling in Louisiana, discuss your rights and options with a Lafayette motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible. Motorcycles provide excellent recreation and thrifty transportation. They are also quite dangerous. How is the liability determined for motorcycle accidents? What

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What Should You Do if the At-Fault Driver Doesn’t Have Enough Insurance to Cover Your Damage?

What Does Louisiana Law Require in Terms of Car Insurance? Louisiana law requires vehicle owners to carry auto insurance policies. The minimum requirements are what’s known as the 15/30/20 minimums for bodily injury and property damage. A minimum of $15,000 of physical injury coverage per person injured A minimum of $30,000 total for everyone in

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Can You File a UM/UIM Claim if You’re Injured in a Hit-and-Run Accident?

What Is UM/UIM Auto Insurance? In Louisiana, everyone who owns a car is required to have auto insurance. When they sign up for insurance, the policy automatically includes uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. However, even though the policy automatically includes it, the policy owner has the right to reject the UM/UIM coverage by signing a document

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Navigating Insurance Claims for Commercial Truck Accidents

Acting Quickly After a Truck Accident Is Critical Experiencing a motor vehicle accident is never a thrilling event. Even minor incidents can result in major headaches. Unfortunately, problems for those involved in big truck accidents are often far more serious. These collisions frequently lead to severe injuries, so if you’re involved in one, knowing how

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What Are Your Legal Options if You’re Injured by an Uninsured Motorist?

What Are Louisiana’s Laws About Uninsured Motorists? Louisiana law requires vehicle owners to carry specific minimums of liability coverage: A minimum of $15,000 for physical injury coverage per person injured in an accident (for a total of $30,000) A minimum of $25,000 for property damage These levels of coverage apply to the driver considered at

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Premises Liability: Understanding Your Rights in Slip and Fall Accidents

Your Rights in Slip and Fall Accidents Slip and fall accidents can happen suddenly, often resulting in serious injuries and significant consequences for the victim. Understanding your rights under premises liability law is crucial if you are injured due to a hazardous condition on someone else’s property. What is Premises Liability? The legal responsibility of

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