Articles Posted in Car Accidents

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Vehicles after a collision on a city street

Being involved in a car accident can be traumatic, even if you didn’t walk away with broken bones or visible injuries. But just because you weren’t physically hurt doesn’t mean you can’t take legal action. Emotional distress, delayed symptoms, or financial setbacks like vehicle damage and lost wages may still qualify you to file a claim to seek compensation.

In this article, we’ll answer the most important question: can you sue someone for a car accident without medical expenses? We’ll also cover how long you have to file a claim and how a New Orleans injury attorney can help protect your rights.

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Firefighters running to rescue a woman lying unconscious on the road after a car accident
If you’re asking how long after an accident you can claim injury compensation, it’s probably because you’re dealing with the stress of the claims process. After a car crash, things move quickly, and so should your car insurance claim. 

To get compensation for a car accident, most insurance companies expect car accident victims to report their accident within a specific timeline. If you delay, they might question whether your injuries were actually caused by the accident.

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A police officer collecting a report from a civilian
Suppose you’ve been in a car accident in Louisiana and later realize that your police accident report contains errors or missing details. Since this report is important in insurance claims and legal cases, you may wonder if it can be corrected. The good news is that your inaccurate police report can be amended in certain situations. 

However, the process depends on the type of correction needed and the law enforcement agency involved. Some changes, like factual errors, may be easier to fix, while disputed details could be more challenging. Keep reading to learn when and how a police report can be changed in Louisiana and how a New Orleans personal injury attorney can help.

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Young male driver with rear-end crash injuries standing by damaged car after road traffic accident
Rear-end crashes are one of the most common types of car accidents, and if you’ve been in one, you know how sudden and shocking they can be. Sometimes, the impact may seem minor, but it can lead to serious injuries that affect your daily life.

That’s why it’s important to understand the types of injuries a rear-end accident can cause. Knowing this information will help you get the right medical care. Keep reading to learn more about rear-end collision injuries and their common causes.

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Spring has sprung! And, for many of us, that means getting back to enjoying the sunshine, warm temperatures, and longer hours of daylight. To take advantage of this, many people are outside on the busy streets walking, jogging, running, and cycling.

While being outdoors and exercising can be great for your physical and mental health, you must also be aware of the safety issues that come along with this choice. Far too often, I see pedestrians and cyclist ignoring the rules of the road. It only takes one quick second for this ignorance to backfire on you.

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A legendary basketball coach was invited to give an inspirational speech to religious leaders. Midway through the speech the group broke for refreshments. Two punch drinks were offered…. One, was spiked for the Catholics, the second was unspiked for the Baptists.

The coach was talking to a rather self-important Baptist minister who mistakenly took a sip of the spiked punch. When he realized that the punch was spiked, he defiantly poured it back into the punch bowl, telling the coach…”I’d rather commit adultery than drink spiked punch.” To which the coach dryly responded, “by God, I didn’t know I had a choice”! ADULTERY OR SPIKED PUNCHED?

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If you’ve been injured in a car wreck that is not your fault, you will always look to the at fault driver to pay for your damages. But what happens if that driver did not have insurance? Or did not have enough insurance to fully compensate you? What if you are involved in a hit and run? If this is the case, we would turn to your own auto policy to see if you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.

While Louisiana does not require drivers to carry uninsured motorist coverage (UM), it is never a bad idea to add it to your policy. In fact, 15% of Louisiana drivers do not have auto insurance. Although drivers are required to carry minimum liability insurance, not all drivers abide by this rule, so it is always important to have an extra layer of coverage for yourself in case of an accident.

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Mardi Gras is undoubtedly one of the biggest holidays in New Orleans. Nearly 1 million enthusiastic visitors fill the streets each year to celebrate the exciting carnival season. However, with the Mardi Gras excitement, comes a much greater risk of injury due to large crowds, overconsumption of alcohol and carefree partying.

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission found that the Mardi Gras holiday is the most dangerous holiday for car accidents on Louisiana highways. The New Orleans Police Department revealed that they routinely see a spike in car accidents in the two weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday as visitors begin to trickle in. In fact, the Saturday before Mardi Gras is the most active day for collisions with over 120 accidents happening on that day each year since 2017.

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Have you ever been involved in a car crash and wondered what you should do next? After making sure that everyone is okay and does not require immediate medical attention, call the police. In many cases, the police officer will come to the scene and write an accident report. This report can be very important for your personal injury claim.

Although an accident report itself is not typically admissible as evidence in court, it is used as a great source of information as to the basic facts of the accident such as location, time, driver information, witness statements, police narrative, and more.

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Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year. In fact, the American Automobile Association anticipates nearly 55 million people will be traveling for this year’s holiday. With the increase in traffic on the roads, there is also an increase in the likelihood of an auto accident occurring. To ensure that you and your family stay safe this Thanksgiving, we have included some tips for safe travels.

Before you get on the road this year, be sure to:

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