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Factors That Influence the Settlement Amount of a Personal Injury Case

Being injured in a car accident caused by someone's negligence will take an emotional, physical, and financial toll on the victim. Numerous factors come into play when deciding on a car accident settlement amount in Louisiana. Ideally, it varies with each car accident case, and what a victim can actually...

The Types of Damages You Can Claim in a Personal Injury Case

When people get hurt because of another person's carelessness, they usually recover their losses through a personal injury lawsuit. Such lawsuits try to put the injured party in the same situation they were in prior to the accident. The money awarded in such situations is called "damages." Knowing the...

Learn Calculation Methods for Pain and Suffering

Pain doesn’t show up on an X-ray. You can’t scan for sleepless nights, the ache of anxiety, or the quiet grief of missing out on life. Yet when someone is injured, whether in a car crash, a fall, or another traumatic event, these invisible wounds are often the most...

5 Safety Tips Every Car Driver Must Know to Avoid Becoming a Statistic

We all think it won't happen to us if we're careful enough and focused enough. But bad drivers are out there, not behind our own wheel. But the truth? Even the best drivers can get blindsided. From distracted driving to unpredictable weather, the road is full of variables—and none of...

Why Your Lawyer’s Website Matters When Choosing Legal Representation

Your lawyer’s website often serves as the first impression and reflects professionalism, expertise, and trustworthiness. A well-designed website with clear information, client testimonials, and transparent pricing builds confidence, enabling potential clients to make informed decisions about legal representation, ensuring they choose an attorney who successfully meets their specific needs. In...

What Not to Say at the Scene of a Car Accident

You’ve just been in a car accident. Your heart’s racing, adrenaline is pumping, and your brain is going a mile a minute trying to figure out what just happened. It’s normal to feel disoriented or shaken. But what you say (or don’t say) in the moments immediately after a crash can...

How Is Compensation Calculated in a Car Accident Claim?

Being injured in a car accident can be inconvenient, disruptive, and genuinely life-changing. Thankfully, the law provides a remedy for people who are involved in such accidents. The offending party is going to be responsible for covering all the damages you sustained as a result of their actions or...

3 Things You Should Never Do if Charged with a DUI

Did you know approximately 1 million arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are made each year in the United States? Despite national campaigns to spread the word that operating vehicles while under the influence is wrong, too many people aren’t getting the message. If you’re ever charged...

7 Ways to Win Your DUI Case

Getting charged with a DUI can feel like the end of the world. You're worried about your license, your job, your insurance – and maybe even your freedom. But just because you were charged doesn’t mean you’re automatically going to be convicted. There are ways to fight back. And...

Should You Take a Field Sobriety Test?

If you're pulled over under suspicion of drinking and driving, the police officer may request that you take a field sobriety test. Basically, this test is a way to evaluate your coordination, dexterity, and ability to focus so that an officer can make a determination about whether you're too...