People typically associate automobile accidents with car wrecks. But, did you know this type of law also includes bikers and pedestrians? Truck accidents and motorcycles, too! Morris Bart attorneys are here to demystify the inner-workings of automobile accident cases for you.
Each state has specific laws regarding car insurance. One that is relatively unique in Louisiana is the “no pay, no play” rule, La. R.S. 32:866. This law limits the amount of damages an uninsured driver can claim after a collision with another motorist in Louisiana. Specifically, drivers without minimum insurance coverage cannot collect the first …
Without first hand experience, it’s hard to understand the emotional impact of a car accident. Even minor crashes will jolt your nerves and spike your heart rate, and the effects are even more pronounced in collisions that leave property damage and injuries in their wake. In the aftermath of a serious wreck, it can be …
Thousands of people across the United States sustain serious or fatal car accident injuries each year. Motorcycle accidents are a particular concern in the state of Alabama, and research suggests that vehicle collusions have a significant financial impact on citizens across the state. A study conducted by FindTheData indicates that there are up to 800 …
Even the most cautious drivers get in car accidents, and serious collisions are particularly common in the state of Alabama. According to the Center for Advanced Public Safety, there are more than 120,000 crashes in the state each year, and approximately 800 of them are fatal. A significant percentage of car crashes in Alabama also …
Each year, car accidents kill close to 700 people on Louisiana state roads, according to Louisiana State University Data Reports. In 2014, there were approximately 72,000 serious car accident injuries caused in 44,000 crashes. These high numbers cost the victims and the state a significant amount of money each year, and many innocent drivers end …
Most parents will do anything to protect their children from harm. Unfortunately, many children still die or sustain serious injuries in car accidents each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes kill more children than any other event. Children make up a significant percentage of the more than 40,000 traffic …
In the majority of car accident claims, it is necessary to determine who caused the crash. When a case goes to trial, the courts will usually hold the negligent driver accountable for damages, and if only one driver is negligent, a judge will typically declare him or her liable for the injuries and damages that …
Car accidents usually happen when drivers least expect them, but that does not mean drivers can’t take preventative measures to reduce the risk of getting in a collision. Even though most car crashes are accidents, an investigation will usually result in assigning blame to one or more of the drivers involved. If you drive on …
If you are a victim in a car crash, it is easy to become overwhelmed and forget how to act. Collisions can be traumatic events—especially if they result in serious injuries or fatalities. If you can remember the steps to take following an accident, though, you may be in a better position when it comes …
If you are in a Louisiana car crash, it is important you know what to do at the scene so you do not disadvantage yourself in future claims. If the crash caused injuries or significant property damage, you will need to contact local law enforcement, and you may also want to contact a personal-injury lawyer …
Injuries sustained in car accidents can be devastating physically, emotionally and financially. This is especially true for innocent victims who lose wages or rack up steep medical bills. Luckily, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from financial hardship in the event of an accident. How Can a Personal Injury …
Nola.com reports that an 18-year-old girl died in a two-vehicle crash on a Louisiana highway. Louisiana State Police say the girl was driving on LA Highway 964 shortly before 7 a.m. when the accident occurred. Police say she reached the right-hand curve in the road and crossed the centerline. The car slid sideways and crashed …
AL.com reports that an Alabama police officer suffered serious injuries when an elderly woman crashed into him. The woman also suffered injuries and went to a local hospital. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says the incident happened during a routine traffic stop. According to state troopers, the accident happened at approximately 10:30 a.m. on …
AL.com reports on a tragic accident that resulted in one fatality earlier this month. According to police, the crash occurred at around 8 a.m. just north of Interstate 65. Investigators believe a medical condition may have contributed to the accident. The driver, who was in his mid-30s, may have suffered a heart attack before losing …
The roads can be a dangerous place—especially around the holidays. People are more likely to drink and drive during holiday weekends, which is why police officers are typically on high alert during Christmas and New Year’s festivities. When officers do come across drunk drivers, Alabama citizens like to believe they will make the appropriate arrests …
A car accident may take seconds to happen, but the physical and emotional hardships can last a lifetime. The families of three Alabama teens know this better than anyone after their children died in a head-on collision late last month.If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an auto accident, don’t wait …
There are countless reasons a car accident might occur, and everything from poor road conditions to distracted drivers can ultimately lead to disaster. According to AL.com, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson wants to ensure that drivers remain safe on the roads in his city, and he has proposed to spend more than $340,000 in citywide projects …
Car accidents often affect more than just the people directly involved in them. For example, if tall trucks keep colliding with an overpass and officials eventually need to repair it, taxes may go up for people living in the area. Negligent or reckless driving, especially drunk driving, also takes a toll on Americans everywhere—both financially …
A group of doctors who are part of the University of Alabama’s football staff sprang into action earlier this month when they were leaving a game and drove past a campus police officer who had been struck by a motorist. According to the Daily Journal, the doctors were less than 1 mile from the stadium …
According to AL.com, a young woman died Saturday morning after her car veered off the road in northern Mobile County. Members of the local volunteer fire department responded to the scene of the accident shortly after 10 a.m. They found the woman’s car flipped onto its side with a wooden light pole resting on top …
When it comes to driving on public roads, Americans know that they can follow all safety protocols and still wind up in an accident. The problem is, there’s no way of knowing if other drivers are following posted signs and obeying the speed limits. Thanks to the proliferation of smartphones, distracted driving is at an …
When it comes to driving, the terms “reckless” and “negligent” often conjure up images of texting while driving or drinking before operating a vehicle. However, there are other ways to endanger passengers, pedestrians and other drivers when behind the wheel. AL.com reports on a legally blind woman who has been accused of hitting a 64-year-old …
Heavy fog caused traffic to be restricted to one lane on Lake Pontchartrain Causeway on Sunday February 2, 2014. Causeway police temporarily restricted the speed limit to 35 mph and all vehicles were required to have working headlights and tail lights. What a Car Wreck Attorney Advises about Fog Driving through fog can be scary …
Poor drivers will tell you that headlights are fitted to cars so that you can see where you are going in the dark. Wise drivers, on the other hand, will tell you that headlights let you see and be seen, to avoid car accident injuries. If you are traveling at 40mph, your car is covering …
Rental Car Accident? Don’t freak out yet Most likely, everything will be okay. If you are the person who signed the rental contract and purchased the Collision Damage Waiver, you should have no concerns. The policies typically cover any and all damage to the vehicle, regardless of whether you are at fault. Further, the policies …
Everyone knows that it is extremely dangerous to drink and drive. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), one person dies every hour in a car accident injury with a drunk driver, resulting in 10,000 fatalities every year. Additionally, 20 people each hour are injured in car accidents with a drunk driver, including three …
We’ve all heard the term “defensive driving,” but most of us don’t really know what it means. Defensive driving is a set of good driving habits that will make you a safer driver and help you to avoid accidents. Defensive drivers are proactive – they recognize and take care of potential problems before they happen, …
With summer coming up, and the cost of airline tickets (and baggage fees) rising to the occasion, many Americans will take to the roads to travel to their vacation destinations. More cars on the roads means more car accident injuries, and many of those car accidents will occur in another state than the driver’s resident …
Texting while driving is already fully banned in 41 states, and banning social media is soon to follow. An attempt to ban posting to Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites while driving is nearing final passage in the Louisiana Legislature. The proposal, approved by the House Transportation Committee, is designed to close what lawmakers …
In recent years, a lot of attention has been paid to the dangers of distracted driving among teenage drivers. There is good reason to be worried. According to recent statistics, 11% of drivers under the age of 20 involved in fatal car accident injuries were reported as driving distracted at the time of the car …
