It is important to get in touch with a lawyer as soon as possible so your rights are protected. If you were not at fault for the car accident, it is likely that you will be able to secure compensation for your pain and suffering, as well as your medical expenses. Your lawyer will review the situation and advise you whether he or she feels there is a good chance you will be compensated for your injuries. So, it is important to contact a personal injury attorney and set up that free consultation. You don’t want be left in a dire financial situation that was not your fault but, instead, caused by another driver’s negligence. If you need to speak with an experienced New Orleans Car Accident Lawyer, call us at (504) 527-8767. The call is free.Read More
We have many years of experience in representing New Orleans residents who suffered serious injuries in car accidents. Although we have seen cases where seatbelts have caused injuries, the injuries we have seen inflicted on our clients by seatbelts are usually minor compared to the injuries suffered by unbelted occupants. While these are just our personal observations, they are supported by studies conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2001, the NHTSA analyzed the role of seatbelts in all fatal crashes that year. They found that 73{d37eae5b8410ed8fb22098597e6ecfa689963c7e8a6548fdf24949bed3e82123} of people wearing seatbelts survived, compared to only 44{d37eae5b8410ed8fb22098597e6ecfa689963c7e8a6548fdf24949bed3e82123} of those not wearing seatbelts. In a separate study, it was determined that three out of four people ejected from a vehicle during a crash died as a result. Of the people ejected, 99{d37eae5b8410ed8fb22098597e6ecfa689963c7e8a6548fdf24949bed3e82123} of them were not wearing a seatbelt. The danger of not wearing a seatbelt under these circumstances…Read More
