Have you been injured in a drunk driving accident, or has a drunk driver caused the death of a loved one? If so, you and your family could be eligible to pursue a claim for financial damages. Sadly, some Louisiana drunk driving accident victims never reach out for help, failing to realize that they have legal… Read more
A Louisiana man is facing criminal charges for drunk driving after a fatal accident. A man died due to severe brain trauma after the tractor he was driving was struck by another vehicle. He was driving the tractor after taking part in parades in Jefferson Parish shortly before the fatal accident. Louisiana law enforcement officials who investigated… Read more
A recent project undertaken by a Louisiana senior has initiated a conversation among young drivers in her community about the dangers of drunk driving and other issues. The young lady decided, as part of a school project, to research the dangers of drunk driving, distracted driving and other behind-the-wheel issues that endanger young drivers and others sharing the… Read more
A man who has already stood trial and was sentenced has been permitted by the court to withdrawal his guilty plea. The trial involved a 2013 fatal accident in Louisiana that took the lives of two passengers in a vehicle driven by a man who was then charged with vehicular homicide. In a rather uncommon turn of… Read more
Under Louisiana laws, a driver who caused the death of another person in a vehicle accident in which it is determined that his or her use of drugs or alcohol contributed to the fatality may be charged with negligent homicide. A man was recently arrested and is now facing such a charge after his prior… Read more
The death of a loved brings many changes for a family, including the financial turmoil that often follows an unexpected loss. During the weeks and months following a fatal accident, family members may quickly find themselves overwhelmed by emotional hardships, often worsened by the financial impact of a sudden death. Fortunately, families of those killed by… Read more
Many Louisiana residents have suffered injuries or worse in car accidents that were caused by the negligence of drunk drivers. One such alleged drunk driving car accident took the life of a teenager late on a recent Tuesday night. Blood sample results are pending for the driver who authorities say was intoxicated at the time of… Read more
Many factors can lead to a motor vehicle accident, especially when the driver is distracted or impaired. Drinking and driving leaves people behind the wheel whose reaction times may not be what they should be as they attempt to navigate the roadways. A recent truck accident in Louisiana resulted in the injury of a motorcyclist. A… Read more
Just five days before what would have been a woman’s 23rd birthday and four days prior to the one-year anniversary of her death, the driver responsible for taking her life took a plea agreement that would keep him out of prison for life. Instead, he will spend a minimum of 25 years behind bars in… Read more
Practicing defensive driving can help keep one safe while traveling along various roadways. Green traffic lights legally give a driver the right of way, yet red lights are run often enough that it may warrant looking both ways before proceeding through an intersection. A recent fatal accident in Louisiana involved two vehicles and occurred in… Read more