To answer the question in the title above, yes, you may be able to collect damages if the truck that injured you was not properly maintained by the trucking company. To explain why, we first need to cover some basic information. Why large trucks are so dangerous Large...
Tractor-trailer trucks play a very important role in the economy in Louisiana. They are designed to carry large loads of various products or equipment to various stores and other retailers. They also provide many jobs to the truck drivers who drive the trucks around...
It only takes the blink of an eye for a semi-truck to take you by surprise and cause a devastating accident. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident on your way to work or during a road trip, then you know the extensive damage that can be caused by these big rigs....
The wonders of modern medicine have given patients the means to cure or manage numerous diseases and common injuries. With proper medication, you can control conditions such as high blood pressure and depression. Prescription painkillers make recovery much easier to...
If you are going to court in Louisiana, you will usually have a choice between a jury trial and a bench trial. According to the American Bar Association, a jury trial is where your case is decided by a jury of your peers. A bench trial is where the judge decides the...
If you have a criminal arrest or conviction on your record, it will impact your future and the goals you have set for yourself. However, you may be eligible to have your criminal record expunged. If so, you can go on with your life as though your brush with the law...
Shingles and chickenpox are both caused by the varicella zoster virus, so if you've ever had a case of the chickenpox, you have a chance of developing shingles at some point in your life. According to Medical News Today, most people who contract...
Driving on Louisiana roadways is something most people take for granted, whether you are running errands, going to work or heading out for date night. At & Associates, we have experience representing clients injured in traffic...
It’s a common fact of everyday life that people will be exposed to sales pitches, jingles and advertisements, all designed to make Louisiana residents open their wallets, sign a contract, or fill an online shopping cart. Sometimes what we purchase is not what we...
As you prepare for your cruise out into the Atlantic, the presence of hurricane season on the calendar could give you pause. Many Louisiana residents might not want to brave the Gulf waters with the threat of a destructive hurricane lurking out there. While a...
