Recent statistics on traffic fatalities paint a grim picture of what is going on nationally. But, for a five-state area that includes Louisiana, there is actually some encouraging news. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 18,000...
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What should I consider after a loved one’s fatal car accident?
The shock and grief associated with the loss of a loved one in a Louisiana car accident is some of the greatest pain one could ever know. There could have been many potential factors that attributed to a loved one's unexpected loss of life due to a car accident. Each...
Measuring the cost of a child’s wrongful death
The death of a child in a motor vehicle accident is always a tragedy for the family and the community at large. When the accident was caused by the negligence of another person, Louisiana law allows the parents to bring a wrongful death lawsuit and recover monetary...
Measuring the cost of a child’s wrongful death
The death of a child in a motor vehicle accident is always a tragedy for the family and the community at large. When the accident was caused by the negligence of another person, Louisiana law allows the parents to bring a wrongful death lawsuit and recover monetary...
What is the financial cost of fatal accidents on Louisiana roads?
Every year in the United States, more than 30,000 people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents. Crashes involving motor vehicles are among the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. for people aged 54 and younger. In Louisiana, almost 750 people are killed annually...
How many people die in a drunk driving crash in Lafayette Parish?
Most people in Louisiana know that drunk drivers are responsible for numerous deaths in the state and across the country. But, just how bad is the problem in Louisiana and in Lafayette Parish specifically? Some statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Lafayette motorcyclist killed in collision with SUV
Motorcycles are a popular means of transportation and recreation in Louisiana. But there are dangers inherent in riding a motorcycle. In a collision, a motorcyclist lacks the protection of an enclosed steel vehicle body. Even the most careful rider can suffer severe...
Truck accident answers after sudden loss of a loved one
There are few things that are as traumatizing or as sudden as the loss of a loved one in a tragic accident. There is much to deal with during the grieving process, including funeral arrangements and emotional stress involved with the loss. Once the immediate tasks...
Father and son fatally injured in Louisiana head-on car accident
There is seldom a sadder news story than the sudden death of a family member or friend for residents in Louisiana and elsewhere. Unfortunately, this was the case for a former Cenla family that were victims in a fatal crash earlier this month. Fatal accidents can...
Proving wrongful death in fatal Louisiana car accident
The worst news of a person's life often comes completely out of the blue on an otherwise normal day. There are few things worse than the sudden death of a loved one. To add insult to injury, the death of a loved one was caused by the negligent actions of a person or...