There is certain coverage in an auto insurance policy that covers the passengers who are injured in a car accident. Since it was a single car accident, it is almost always the driver’s fault. Therefore, the claim should be filed against the driver’s liability insurance that he or she is required to carry. You should contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible and he or she can advise you on how to proceed with that claim. The sooner you contact an attorney, the better informed you will be about the best way to compensate your daughter for her medical bills and her lost wages. If you or a family member has been injured in a serious car accident, why not talk with some of the most experienced Auto Accident Attorneys in New Orleans. Give us a call at (504) 527-8767 and tell us what happened. The call is free…Read More
Most importantly, you should obtain medical care if you were injured in any way by the car accident. Also, if the insurance company covering the car that hit you calls you looking for a statement or questions you in any way, do not give them any statement and let them know that you will likely retain an attorney for this matter. It is important to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible and set up a consultation. Even though the accident occurred while you were driving your company’s car, it is likely that you will still be compensated for your injuries if it was the fault of the other driver. Just because you were working at the time, it does not let the negligent driver off the hook for his behavior. However, this matter might be considered a workers’ compensation claim. Therefore, contact a personal injury attorney right…Read More
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
