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Simien & Simien Personal Injury Law Blog

Do You Know Louisiana Car Accident Laws?

If you were injured in a car accident caused by another driver and you want to file a claim to obtain compensation, there are a few auto accident laws in Louisiana you should review to make sure you understand them. These laws govern the length of time for filing lawsuits,

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Louisiana Personal Injury Claims

One of the reasons many people are afraid to file a personal injury claim or contact an attorney is because they have a lot of questions about personal injury claims. That is why Simien & Simien has created a list of some of the most frequently asked questions about Louisiana

Preparing Your Home For The Hurricane Season

With the 2017 hurricane season starting in less than three weeks on June 1st, President Trump declared last week to be National Hurricane Preparedness Week. The White House proclamation urges all Americans living in hurricane-prone areas like Louisiana to use online resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Weather

What do You Have to Prove in a Slip and Fall Case?

If you suffered an injury in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you might be wondering if the property owner can be held liable for the damages you have suffered. The only way to answer your question is to review Louisiana laws about proving liability in a

Laws for Louisiana Motorcycle Riders

Part of the appeal of riding a motorcycle is that there is nothing between you and the open road. Unfortunately, this creates a much higher risk of injury or death if you are involved in a motorcycle accident. That is one of the reasons Louisiana motorcycle laws were created. Following

Seamen Injuries Eligible For Workers Compensation

Federal and state laws on workers’ compensation do not apply to people who do at least 30 percent of their work on boats and other seafaring vessels. That is why The Jones Act was created. It is a federal law that allows seamen who were injured on the job to

Tips for Drivers and Pedestrians on Reducing Accidents

Last night, a pedestrian was killed after he was hit by an SUV while he was crossing Florida Blvd near Wooddale Drive. Unfortunately, the risk of deadly pedestrian-car crashes in Louisiana is much higher than many other states. In January, a report from the Center for Planning Excellence revealed that

Most Common Reasons an LA Workers’ Comp Claim is Denied

Are you concerned that your workers’ compensation claim will be denied? You can find out if your concerns are valid by reviewing the most common reasons why insurance companies deny workers’ compensation claims. If it sounds like one of these reasons applies to your claim, there is a good chance

People Wearing Seat Belts in Louisiana Than Ever Before

Wearing a seat belt increases the likelihood of surviving a crash for drivers and front-seat passengers by 45 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The likelihood of survival increases to 60 percent for those in pickup trucks, vans and SUVs. Drivers and passengers in Louisiana appear to

2016 Had the Highest Number of Traffic Deaths Since ’07

An early estimate from the National Safety Council (NSC) says that 40,000 people lost their lives in car accidents in 2016, a six percent increase compared to 2015 and a 14 percent increase from 2014. That is the largest two-year increase in traffic deaths since 1964, and the deadliest year

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