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.
Halloween is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning your family’s trick-or-treating route. According to CNN, there are more than 40 million potential trick or treaters between the ages of 5 and 14 years old, so if you plan on taking the children door to door asking for candy, you will be in good company.
Nobody wants to think about their own mortality, but you are essentially risking your life every time you get behind the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 726 traffic fatalities in the state of Louisiana in 2015.
For many car accident victims, the internal injuries they sustain are much more severe than any external wounds. For example, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are fairly common in motor vehicle collisions, and they can have lasting consequences.
If you were injured due to the negligence of another person or a company, you have the right to file a personal injury claim for any damages that you incurred as a result. There are two main types of damages that are recoverable in personal injury cases: compensatory and punitive.
Recovering from serious car accident injuries is incredibly stressful, and it can drain you and your loved ones emotionally and financially. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans are hospitalized for more than 1 million days each year as a result of car crash injuries.
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
