What To Do if the Insurance Company is Blaming You for a Crash
After filing an insurance claim, the insurance adjusters will work to determine who was at fault for the accident. In some cases, they may try to shift the blame on you. What can you do in this situation? In most cases, the next step should be to consult with an attorney. Insurance companies are known […]
Symptoms of a Back Injury After an Accident
Many people report issues with their backs after an accident. Any impact can strain and injure muscles, ligaments, and even the spine. If you notice that something doesn’t feel right, you need medical help immediately. Without prompt medical treatment, you can end up suffering more serious injuries (like a slipped disk or compressed nerve) down […]
What Types of Birth Injuries Affect the Mother?
Childbirth is meant to be a joyful occasion. Unfortunately, medical errors during delivery can lead to serious injuries for both the mother and the baby. Many times, birth injury cases focus on the infant, but mothers can also face a wide range of injuries as well. When healthcare providers fail to act in their patients’ […]
Are There Exceptions to Louisiana’s “No Pay, No Play” Law?
As someone residing in the Bayou State, you may have heard about the “No Pay, No Play” law on the news or some other way. You may know that it has something to do with the recovery of damages after a motor vehicle accident, but otherwise very little else about it. Well, you’re in luck […]
Why Do You Need a Tetanus Shot After a Dog Bite?
Dog bites are a common occurrence. In the United States, around 4.5 million people are bitten each year, and about 800,000 require some medical treatment. Sometimes, you may know the owner and be able to get a record of the pet’s vaccination status. Other times, these bites come from loose dogs that don’t seem to […]
How To Protect Yourself as a Pedestrian When There Are No Sidewalks
Walking is a great way to get out for some exercise. Sometimes, it is even a necessary mode of transportation, especially in cities and other urban areas. However, the sidewalks are often missing or under construction, forcing you to walk on the road. Any time you travel on foot on a roadway, it can lead […]
What Is a Miss-and-Run Accident?
You might have heard about a hit-and-run accident, but what about a miss-and-run? It might sound like a good outcome, but it is not. A miss-and-run accident can cause just as much damage as any other type of collision. However, in these cases, finding the driver responsible for the incident could be difficult. Find out […]
Can You Still Get Compensation If You Were Ticketed for a Crash?
After a traffic accident, you may want to seek compensation for your injuries and damages. However, if you received a ticket for the crash, you might think it equates to being at fault, making you ineligible for compensation. However, in Louisiana, this is not necessarily the case. In many situations, you may still be reimbursed […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Social Media After an Accident
Social media can be a great way to connect with friends and family and share updates about your life or daily activities. So naturally, if you’ve been involved in an accident, you could be tempted to post an update. But you might want to rethink making a post on your favorite platform. Sometimes, oversharing the […]
What To Take Pictures of After a Car Accident
After you’ve been in a car accident, you may be wondering what steps you need to take in order to properly document what happened. Fortunately, you can easily provide a substantial amount of evidence just by taking pictures of the scene. These pictures will be invaluable if you need to prove that you weren’t at […]