Weather conditions cause crashes in Baton Rouge
With temperatures in the mid-90s and an average 12 days of rain forecast for the next few months, vehicle crashes are expected to rise in East Baton Rouge Parish.
With temperatures in the mid-90s and an average 12 days of rain forecast for the next few months, vehicle crashes are expected to rise in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Current laws developed to restrict texting and the use of mobile devices while driving are difficult to enforce and the penalties are nearly impossible to impose because they are so vague.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as “the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.”
When you hear the term “foul weather” or “poor road conditions,” what comes to mind? Depending on where you live, you might think of torrential downpours or massive snowdrifts, but chances are fog is not at the top of your list.
If Louisiana locals know how to do anything, it’s throw an amazing parade. On March 17, you can check out St. Patrick’s Day parades throughout the entire state, but one of the best will be right here in Baton Rouge.
If you’ve ever had to file an insurance claim, you probably know that the process is anything but simple. Unfortunately, insurance adjusters and claimants have opposing goals, and since adjusters are the ones with negotiating experience, they often win out in the end.
Louisiana has the second-highest car insurance rates in the country, which has made uninsured driving an epidemic in our state. Although everyone wants to reduce their monthly expenses, driving without insurance simply is not worth the risk. In addition to potential fines and jail time, uninsured drivers have to cover any damages they cause in accidents out of their own pocket.
If you lost a loved one in a drunk driving collision, you would probably agree that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is indefensible. People who have been affected by the catastrophic consequences of impaired driving know there is no good reason for getting behind the wheel if you are anything less than sober.
Aside from actually sitting down to a mouthwatering turkey dinner, most of the festivities that take place on Thanksgiving weekend require your family to pile into the car. In fact, Turkey Day is one of the busiest holidays for travel, which makes it one of the most dangerous. With more traffic come more opportunities for motor vehicle collisions.
The Baton Rouge Louisiana personal injury lawyers at Miller Law Firm have over 55 years of combined experience.
They can review your medical bills, rehabilitation expenses, and take the time to understand your lifestyle before your accident to better assess your pain and suffering damages. If you are speaking to insurance adjusters or are seeking damages from negligent parties, it is important to understand the value of your claim. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us directly. We offer a FREE CONSULTATION. Call 225-343-2205 today
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