New Orleans Motor Vehicle Accident Law Blog

Let us say that you suffered a concussion when one of the iconic New Orleans streetcars collided with your small car.The streetcar has the right of way, but that does not mean that the streetcar operator is never at fault for an accident. Reporting accidentsTransdev,...

From pop-up parades to congested traffic, a variety of driving obstacles exists in and around New Orleans. Even if you drive cautiously and defensively, someone may eventually collide with your vehicle. If that happens, you must carefully document the accident...

Fatal accidents involving large trucks are on the rise. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatalities increased by 12% from 2008 to 2017 and by 9% just from 2016 to 2017.If a truck driver crashes into you, there may be multiple...

Things have gotten better on Louisiana roadways. One recent report indicates the fatality rate for car accidents has declined in Louisiana in recent years. However, that does not mean people's work is over in making highways safer in the...

Traffic collisions can vary substantially in severity. Recently in Louisiana, five 18-wheelers were in a collision, and although no fatalities came out of the wreckage, a crash of that severity easily could have been much worse under specific circumstances....

A car crash can do more than just ruin your day. It can result in major damage to your car, your finances and your health.Once the scene is clear and you go about your day, several steps need to happen. A call to the insurance company to report the wreck...

With most trips you take, you arrive at your destination safely. Still, it only takes one accident for you to develop the sort of injuries that may cause you a lifetime of hardship. Because roughly 900 car accidents occur for every 100,000 residents in Louisiana, you...

Every time you climb into a vehicle, there exists some risk of an automobile accident. After all, in 2018, roughly 46 out of every 1,000 vehicles on Louisiana’s roadways ended up in a collision. While even minor car crashes can be stressful, some...

Most people know the typical routine when they get into any kind of car accident, especially a minor one. After pulling over, you meet the other driver and exchange insurance information. Unfortunately, when one person lacks insurance, this simple routine can...

If you have ever driven in the rain or on slick pavements in New Orleans, then you may already be aware of how treacherous slick driving conditions can get. Wet roads and changing travel conditions contribute to weather-related accidents that cause many injuries and...