Although it may sound counter-intuitive, it is possible for an individual to be liable for a car crash in which he or she was not the driver. One scenario involves loaning a car to someone who is known to be a poor driver or otherwise has a history or poor driving...
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Uninsured motorists and car accidents
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jul 28, 2016 |
As a responsible Louisiana driver, you know that having auto insurance is required. You may be unaware, however, that you might also have to cover incidents that weren't even your fault. Even if someone else is found to be liable for injuring you or causing your...
Louisiana woman files suit after accident with police officer
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jul 21, 2016 |
A woman filed a lawsuit against Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office on June 13 in the 24th Judicial District Court. The woman alleges that a police cruiser hit her Chevrolet Silverado on Jefferson Highway in July 2015. The suit says that her vehicle was in the right...
2 Louisiana car accident victims sue driver for negligence
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jul 17, 2016 |
On June 3, two people in Louisiana who were injured in a car accident last year filed alawsuit against the driver at fault. The individuals named the driver, the company that owns the car he was driving and three insurance companies as defendants. The two plaintiffs...
Pros and cons of out-of-court personal injury settlements
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jul 11, 2016 |
A person hurt in a commercial vehicle crash in Louisiana has some options when trying to get compensation from the responsible party. The person could litigate the issue and strive for a positive court ruling. Alternative dispute resolution presents another option....
Report ranks U.S. first among wealthy countries for fatal crashes
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jul 9, 2016 |
Louisiana residents may be interested in a recent report about fatal car accident statistics in the United States. On July 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the U.S. has more road fatalities than any other high-income nation. Although...
Impaired driver crash kills Louisiana police officer
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jul 9, 2016 |
On Sunday, July 3, an officer with the Sterlington Police Department was killed when an impaired driver hit him and his vehicle during a traffic stop. The fatal crash happened before 5 a.m. on Highway 165, and two other officers were injured as well. Louisiana...
Truck rear-end collision mitigation systems
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jul 7, 2016 |
Louisiana motorists will likely appreciate the new collision mitigation system that helps truck drivers avoid rear-end collisions. ZF and WABCO are two global truck parts suppliers that are developing collision avoidance technology, known as the Evasive Maneuver...
Obtaining compensation for accident injuries
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jul 1, 2016 |
Louisiana residents who have been injured in a car accident caused by the negligence of another driver may be able to take legal action to claim a variety of damages. Typically, they are allowed to make a claim for medical expenses and, if applicable, lost wages and...
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