The dangerous effects of alcohol on drivers have become common knowledge over several decades of research and awareness. We now know that drinking reduces coordination, decreases our ability to track moving objects, and slows reaction time. Yet, an astonishing 17 million Americans admit to having driven while intoxicated. Unfortunately, most of these drivers make it…
There are many questions that injured victims have when hiring a personal injury attorney, and one of the most important to ask is about attorney fees. A reputable attorney will not be paid until you are. Rather than charging you a retainer or hourly rate, you should expect a predetermined percentage of your settlement to…
Motorcycle drivers have a reputation for being careless and dangerous. Unfortunately, this reputation has more to do with the vehicle itself, than it does the driver. In research conducted by the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) during 2003, it was found that in all motorcycle accidents occurring between motorcyclists and cars, the motorcyclist was either…
Sharing the road with large trucks can be frightening. There seems to be no shortage of stories of inattentive or overly tired drivers running other motorists off the road or causing collisions. Given the size of these big rigs and the amount of time their drivers spend behind the wheel, it’s no wonder they can…
Were you injured in a Baton Rouge car accident? If so, you aren’t alone. In 2013, over 7,000 auto accident injuries were reported just in East Baton Rouge Parish, and with the recent revelation that Louisiana officially has the worst drivers in the nation, these numbers are really no surprise. According to a new report,…
