In the moments after a car crash, your head will probably flood with all kinds of worries and concerns. If you don’t seem to be injured, the overall financial impact of the crash will likely be one of the issues that come to mind. You may be able to dismiss that...
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Common mistakes people make when filing a car insurance claim
Dealing with car insurance can cause people a lot of grief. Some insurance policies seem overly confusing or misleading, and many insurance adjustors search for reasons to deny coverage. One small mistake on a claim can cost a person thousands of dollars....
Watch out for these hazards on the road this fall
Compared to other seasons, most people consider the driving conditions in autumn to be close to ideal. In the fall, drivers don’t have to anticipate the impact of sweltering heat, heavy snowfall or icy conditions on their vehicle. However, while driving in autumn may...
Motor vehicle accidents may lead to pedestrian deaths
A woman has sadly lost her life in a pedestrian crash in Louisiana. Now, her family members are left to grieve and wonder how such an accident could have claimed their loved one's life. Sometimes, these types of motor vehicle accidents happen as a result of driver...
Proposed law could hurt victims of motor vehicle accidents
The Louisiana Senate recently passed a bill that could hurt car crash victims. The bill will be handed over to the House for further debate, but many believe that it will pass without much issue -- as similar proposals have garnered committee support. If this bill...
Motor vehicle accidents: Was your car run off the road?
Having one's vehicle run off the road due to the actions of another driver can be a frightening experience. Sadly, this happens to more people in Louisiana and elsewhere than one might think. Victims of such incidents often end up crashing their cars, suffering...
Daylight saving time causes an increase in car accidents
Daylight saving time took effect on March 8, and many Louisiana residents are still struggling to adjust to the time change. Springing forward an hour may be something everyone knows to expect this time of year, but knowing it is coming doesn't make it easy on the...
Motor vehicle accidents: 2 killed, 2 injured in recent wreck
Police in Louisiana are in the process of investigating a crash that left two people dead and two others injured. This incident occurred in St. John The Baptist Parish on Monday, Feb. 24. Motor vehicle accidents with results like this one leave surviving victims and...
This one thing can help prevent teen-involved car accidents
Numerous Louisiana teenagers drive themselves to school every single day. Sadly, many have been or will be involved in car accidents while doing so. According to a recent study, there is one thing that can help prevent teen-involved car accidents -- sleep. A study out...
Baton Rouge one of nation’s most accident prone cities
Car accidents are a common occurrence in the Baton Rouge area. According to a recent report, this particular Louisiana city is actually one of the nation's most accident-prone cities. Why is that? What can victims of these accidents or -- in the event of fatality --...