Getting hit by a car while riding your bicycle can be a life-altering event, leading to catastrophic injuries, extensive medical treatment, and the loss of your bike. Furthermore, you may lose hundreds of dollars of pay due to being out of work. How do you recover your losses? Where do you start to file your claim?
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), a worker is injured on the job every 7 seconds. In 2018, approximately 5,250 workers died from a work-related accident. These numbers are staggering but fortunately, workers' compensation laws exist to protect employees against work-related accidents and on-the-job injuries.
The average settlement for a motorcycle accident depends on several factors such as how your accident occurred, which party or parties are at fault, and the extent of your damages.
In a pedestrian accident, the victim is often left with catastrophic injuries and temporary or permanent disabilities. Many of the clients I work with face mounting medical debt and are unable to go back to work for several months, if at all.
Many of the clients that I work with have either never been injured in a car accident or have never filed a claim against an at-fault party. I believe it’s important that you find a car accident attorney in Monroe Louisiana who understands what you are going through and can help you fight for a fair legal settlement.
Mourning the death of your loved one after they were killed in a car accident can take a great toll on you and your family mentally, physically, and emotionally. What some people don’t prepare themselves for is the financial burden a death in the family can cause.
No matter how safe you are on the road, you're still susceptible to the carelessness of other drivers. Whether it was the result of the other person driving too quickly or texting behind the wheel, getting into an accident when you know you did everything right can be very frustrating.
Louisiana can be a beautiful place for a motorcycle ride. Unfortunately, due to the nature of motorcycles themselves, there is a higher risk of serious injury or fatality when involved in an accident. Louisiana state laws create a set of guidelines for motorcyclists to follow in order to promote a higher level of safety when enjoying a ride.
It is important to know the difference between highway hypnosis and fatigued driving. It is even more important if you've been in an accident and are going to court.
If you have been in a serious accident, you probably received devastating injuries and damage to your vehicle. Do you file a claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or both? I have the answer that you will need so you can start your journey in seeking compensation.
