Mother files suit against apartment complex after son’s death
Recently, a mother from New Orleans initiated a wrongful death suit against an apartment complex after her son’s body was discovered in water surrounding the property of his rental building. The mother filed suit against the son’s apartment complex and other associated parties in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court. The petition notes that in […]
Drunk driving accident claims life of New Orleans police dispatcher
Wrong-Way Driver A New Orleans resident recently admitted to vehicular homicide in connection with a car accident that resulted in the death of a New Orleans police dispatcher. The victim was driving west on Interstate 610 one evening in September 2013. As she headed to work in her Camry, a motorist in a Jeep drove […]
Fatal car accident in Louisiana leaves families grieving
Motor vehicle collisions can occur at any time and involve a single car or several. One recentcar accident in Louisiana involved three separate vehicles and happened early one morning. The results of this crash were severe and have left multiple families heartbroken. The surviving victims of motor vehicle accidents like this one may have the right […]
Truck accident in Louisiana kills bicyclist
Travelers using roadways around the world include bicyclists and pedestrians, even though they only make up a fraction of this group. Since they lack a lot of the protection that other motorists have, it is especially important for them and others to take extra precautions. A recent truck accident in Louisiana emphasizes this need for caution. A […]
High rate of speed may be factor in fatal Louisiana car accident
Traveling at high rates of speed, whether one is abiding by or exceeding the speed limit, can greatly increase the damage that results from a motor vehicle collision. A recent fatal car accident in New Orleans may have been caused by one driver’s decision to travel above the posted speed limit. The family of the victim in […]
Suspected Louisiana drunk driving accident in construction zone
Construction zones can be found along roadways in every state, as workers attempt to improve the road conditions. While these areas are often well marked and have reduced speed limits, drivers and workers alike must still exercise extra caution. A possible drunk driving accident that occurred recently in Louisiana involved four construction workers. Early on […]
Proving negligence crucial in a Louisiana car accident
Being involved in a motor vehicle collision can be traumatizing for a victim or — in the event of a fatality — for his or her surviving family members. Those crashes resulting from the negligence of others leave victims or their loved ones with the opportunity to file civil claims against the party deemed responsible. […]
Fatal Louisiana car accident occurs in intersection
Intersections are areas known for potential motor vehicle collisions, as cars moving in different directions come to crossroads. A recent car accident that occurred in an intersection in Louisiana proved to be fatal. Victims of crashes causing personal injury or families that have lost loved ones in accidents may have the right to file civil claims. Counsel from legal […]