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Mississippi Oil Spill Increases Risks of U.S. Oil Boom

Nearly 65 miles of river upstream from New Orleans was closed after an oil barge crashed and spilled crude oil into the Mississippi River. This incident may be the result of a recent surge in United States oil production along with advancements in drilling techniques. Contact our experienced Baton Rouge

You Have the Right to Choose a Repair Shop After a Crash

When you file an insurance claim after a car accident, the claims adjuster will likely urge you to take your vehicle to one of the company’s preferred repair shops. The adjuster might say that using a preferred shop will expedite the process or ensure your vehicle is repaired properly. However,

How to Avoid Being a Victim of the ‘Can You Hear Me’? Scam

In recent weeks, there has been a resurgence in the “Can You Hear Me?” scam. In one week alone, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) received more than 2,000 complaints from consumers who were called by scammers. When a consumer answers one of these scam phone calls, the person who initiated

Tips for Recovering from Tornado and Flooding Damage

For the second time in less than eight months, southeastern Louisiana has been struck by severe weather that has left immense damage and devastation in its path. A total of six tornados tore through Louisiana on Feb. 7 with speeds as high as 150 mph, leaving tracks as long as

Louisiana Receives Highest Rating for Traffic Safety Laws

Louisiana is one of only five states to receive the highest rating for its traffic safety laws in the 14th Annual Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS). The report rates all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on the

What You Need to Know About Multi-Vehicle Collisions

Many car accidents involve only two vehicles so it is relatively easy to determine the driver who is most at fault. However, when multi-vehicle collisions occur, it can be difficult to discern which driver or drivers caused the accident and who should be held responsible for your personal injuries. If

Risk of Fatal Pedestrian Accidents is Twice as High in Louisiana

The risk of a fatal accident for a pedestrian in Louisiana is almost double the national average, according to a new report from the Center for Planning Excellence. The report also revealed that Louisiana’s pedestrian fatality rate is the nation’s third-highest. Baton Rouge is the 19th-worst metropolitan area in terms

What to Say to a Car Insurance Claims Adjuster After a Crash

If you were injured in a Louisiana car accident, you should report the incident to your insurance company as soon as possible. Because Louisiana is a fault insurance state, you will likely have to work with the at-fault driver’s insurance in order to recover compensation for your injuries and property

5 Reasons You Need a Truck Accident Attorney

If you were severely injured in a truck accident, there is a good chance you are entitled to compensation. However, if you want to pursue compensation, you should seriously consider hiring a skilled Louisiana truck accident lawyer to represent you. Truck accident claims are complicated, as there are often multiple

Multiple Parties Can Be Held Liable for Truck Accidents

Truck accidents may be the most dangerous type of traffic accident. These vehicles are so large that they often cause death or severe, life-altering injuries. These accidents are often caused by negligent truck drivers who are under intense pressure to travel long distances in short amounts of time to deliver

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