No two car accidents are exactly the same, but there are some basic steps you need to take if you find yourself in this position. By knowing what you should and should not do, it's much easier to avoid additional stress during an already difficult time.The first thing...
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Why having a lawyer handle your accident claim is so important
Even if you have sustained only minor injuries in a car crash, it is a good idea to contact a personal injury attorney. You could file a claim against an insurance company yourself, but big companies have big legal teams, and you would likely face an uphill battle....
Do you know causes of truck accidents?
As somebody operating a passenger vehicle, you know one thing will never change: You have to share the road with others, many of whom can be loose cannons, safety-wise. Even if you're attempting to remain safe, another driver, such as a trucker, could take risks that...
You could be injured in many types of accident
When you look toward the day that lies ahead, what do you see? Like most, you probably don't think twice about being involved in a serious accident. Unfortunately, you need to realize that you could be injured at any point in time.There are many types of accidents...
Truck accidents, bad brakes and other equipment failures
The Mississippi River isn't the only major channel of transport in Louisiana. Our highways are some of the busier corridors in the country, with large commercial vehicles trekking goods of all kinds across The Pelican State. Trucks are vital to our economy. They're...
Floor conditions that can cause a slip and fall accident
When you walk through a mall or grocery store, what do you think about? If you're like most people, the last thing on your mind is the floor in front of you. Instead, you typically assume that the floor is clear and safe to walk on.Unfortunately, this is not always...
Do you know how to prevent a pedestrian accident?
Even if you spend most your time traveling via car, it doesn't mean you're never considered a pedestrian.As a pedestrian, there are steps you need to take in order to remain safe. If you don't, you could find yourself injured in an accident with a motor vehicle....
What to do after a motor vehicle accident
When you get behind the wheel of your car, you hope that you'll never be involved in an accident. Of course, you realize that this could happen even if you follow the rules of the road and do your best to remain safe.It's important that you know what to do if you're...
Eyes on the streets, not on the tweets
Distracted driving has become a huge problem and safety concern for drivers. National statistics show that in 2014, 3,179 people were killed and 431,000 people were injured as a result of drivers putting their focus on something besides the road.This problem is...
The importance of reporting near misses
Some companies do not require employees to report near misses, but the experts at the National Safety Council recommend that they have a reporting system in place.The reason for not making reports is that no negative impacts were observed. Companies often do not want...