The American Automobile Association estimates that the average person spends about $9,641 annually for the privilege to drive. Unless you’ve got deep pockets, that’s probably a big chunk out of your yearly budget. Obviously, the type of vehicle you own and the distances you travel are going to affect the cost of driving, but just …
If you suffered traumatic injuries due to a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical costs, lost wages, and emotional trauma. While each case is different, pursuing compensation can help you move on from this painful experience.
Everyone who holds a driver’s license in the state of Louisiana assumes a duty of care not to cause others harm. Of course, according to Louisiana Data Reports, that duty isn’t always exercised. Whether the driver who caused your injuries was distracted or driving aggressively, the other motorist violated their duty of care, and your collision is not your fault. When another driver crashes into you, leaving you severely injured, you deserve justice.
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we can determine liability for your injuries and fight for fair compensation on your behalf. If we are unable to settle your case out-of-court, we are ready to go to trial.
It is in your best interest not to accept a settlement offer from an insurance company. We are well aware of the tactics insurance companies use to deny or to delay claims. Should you accept their initial offer, you may forfeit your chance to pursue civil litigation later, even if your condition worsens. Securing legal representation is a valuable opportunity in protecting your financial future.
If you lost a close loved one in a car accident, you may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. The statute of limitations for filing either a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit is only one year from the date of your injuries or your loved one’s passing.
If you’ve experienced serious injuries due to a negligent driver, do not speak with insurance company representatives. Contact us instead. Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers now at (337) 777-7777.
Car accidents can be incredibly traumatizing, especially for young children who may think the crash happened seemingly out of nowhere. Unfortunately, parents can only do so much when it comes to preventing serious collisions. Although you can make it a point to follow all traffic laws and ensure your children are always wearing proper safety …
Motor vehicle collisions can be traumatizing, especially if serious injuries or substantial property damage occurs. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, researchers estimate that roughly 9 percent of individuals who survive car accidents develop post-traumatic stress disorder. There is no way to predict how you might respond to a traumatic situation, …
If you’re on a fairly tight budget, you may be tempted to put off basic vehicle maintenance. But doing so could actually cost you more in the long run. According to Bankrate, poorly maintained cars are responsible for thousands of collisions and more than $2 billion in damages every year. If you’re not mechanically inclined, …
According to DailyComet.com, Louisiana has some of the highest car insurance rates in the country. As of July 2017, the average annual premium in the state was $1,921, which is just behind Michigan’s average annual premium of $2,394. Thanks to the prevalence of distracted drivers and uninsured motorists, Louisiana residents must pay 46 percent more …
A case runner is essentially an injury attorney or an individual working on behalf of an injury attorney who directly reaches out to accident victims to procure their business. According to Dopplr, case running is currently illegal in 21 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. Debilitating car accident injuries can be expensive to treat, and high …
The average car weighs more than 4,000 pounds, and the average speed limit on highways in Louisiana is 55 miles per hour. These two simple facts are all you need to know in order to understand why drowsy driving is so dangerous. If you’re hurtling down the highway at 55 miles per hour in a …
The American Bar Association reports that only a small number of personal injury cases actually make it to trial, but that doesn’t mean the settlement process is any less complicated. In fact, negotiating for a fair settlement can be incredibly stressful, and it usually takes at least a few months to devise a financial agreement …
Most people will never get in a head-on collision, but those who do are likely to face debilitating and even life-threatening injuries. Although rare, these kinds of collisions often have devastating consequences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wrong way crashes are more prevalent in rural areas. Head-on collisions make up 13 percent …
The human spine is incredibly strong, but it ultimately evolved to handle a significant amount of latitudinal stress, which is what allows us to stand upright and walk on two legs. As a result, the spine cannot absorb the longitudinal force of a side impact without sustaining damage, which is why car accident victims almost …
When it comes to pursuing compensation following a motor vehicle collision, the burden of proof lies on the accident victim who is seeking damages. Even if the other party admits fault, the insurance company wants to see evidence of this liability, and it is up to the third-party claimant to provide it. In most cases, …
Although the precise figures vary from year to year, various studies have revealed that most car accidents happen no more than a few miles from home. For example, in one particular survey, researchers determined that 77 percent of the collisions they studied occurred within 15 miles of the motorist’s home. This figure may seem surprising. …
According to The Advocate, a 23-year-old woman who caused a fatal rear-end collision was allegedly texting, weaving in and out of traffic, and speeding just before the accident occurred. The motorist was driving a pickup truck on Interstate 12 eastbound when she crashed into the back of a passenger vehicle. Inside the car was a …
In some driver’s education courses, instructors emphasize that students need to “choose their accident.” This simply means that if a collision is inevitable but you have time to respond to a hazard ahead, you should choose the action that will result in the least amount of damage possible. For example, if there is a deer …
Maintaining a motor vehicle is the perfect real-world application of the phrase “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Spending a few hundred dollars on your car every year may seem excessive—especially if it doesn’t necessarily add any major upgrades to the vehicle—but it could be far better than the alternative, which …
Does the speed limit on the Atchafalaya Bridge need to be reduced to increase safety? That’s what state officials are debating, but no decision has been reached yet. The Advocate talked about this matter. The debate was sparked about the issue back in August when an accident on the bridge killed one person, injured five …
Who is at fault when you hit an animal on the road depends on whether that animal was: Wild Livestock A domesticated pet The issue of fault can vary greatly depending on the animal’s status. Our firm can help you navigate this tricky legal situation. Who Is at Fault When You Strike a Wild Animal? …
Calculating economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages, is fairly straightforward when building a personal injury claim. Meanwhile, calculating the value of non-economic damages like pain and suffering is more difficult. It requires examining the intangible effects of your injuries, which can be subjective, and assigning a monetary value to them based on …
Louisiana has fault-based traffic collision laws, meaning the at-fault driver pays the victims’ damages after most car accidents. So, in most cases, if you are injured or suffer property damage in a collision that another driver causes, you will aim to recover compensation from that driver’s insurance company. However, if you were uninsured or not …
Many drivers hesitate to report an accident to their insurance company – even if they weren’t at fault – because they fear increased premiums. However, your car insurance premiums will not go up after a collision you did not cause. According to the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI), it is illegal for an insurance company …
When your car is damaged in an accident, its value can go down even after it was repaired. If you decide to sell your vehicle at any point in the future, disclosing the fact that it had been in an accident can mean a lower profit for you. This is your car’s diminished value. When …
After a car accident, you can get a copy of your police report online by paying a small monetary fee to Louisiana State Police. A copy of your report can take up to a week to be delivered via email as a downloadable file. Depending on the readiness of your report, it can sometimes be …
After a car accident, even if you don’t believe you sustained significant harm, you must seek medical care to identify any injuries that might not be apparent initially. For example, if you’ve begun experiencing potential signs of nerve damage, such as tingling sensations in your extremities, see your health provider as soon as possible for …
You can order a Louisiana State Police (LSP) crash report through the organization’s website. While you may refer to officers that respond to a highway accident as “highway patrol,” you will likely get your accident report through LSP. You may also be able to visit a nearby LSP office to get a copy of your …
You may prove someone was speeding in an accident with: Video footage of the speeding driver Witness testimony confirming that the motorist was speeding An expert’s reconstruction of the accident Photographs of the accident scene, which can show the result of a motorist’s speeding A speeding motorist’s own admission of driving above the speed limit …
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