Lots of factors can contribute to a severe accident on the road. While many accidents are one driver's fault, it isn't unusual for both drivers to share some responsibility for their collision. What are your legal rights if you were partially at fault in a severe...
After a serious accident, it can be difficult to know where to turn. You need help, but you also need to make sure that the insurance companies treat you fairly. You need to recover the financial compensation you deserve—not only so that you can cover the immediate...
Drunk driving is a major problem in Louisiana. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Louisiana’s rate of fatal drunk driving accidents is well above the national average. The CDC’s data also indicate that more than 1 in 50...
Rideshare accidents are becoming increasingly common in Louisiana. As more people rely on Uber and Lyft for day-to-day transportation or as a way to earn a living, we are increasingly seeing accidents involving rideshare vehicles. If you have been injured in a...
Last month, we published an article with a checklist of steps to take after a serious car or truck accident in Louisiana. This month, we’re focusing on the mistakes you need to avoid. There are several mistakes you need to avoid after being seriously injured in a...
If you have been injured in a serious car or truck accident (or if you have a family member who has been seriously injured in a collision), it is important to know what to do next. While you may be entitled to significant financial compensation, there are steps you...
If you have been seriously injured in a car or truck accident, your medical bills and lost earnings could reflect just a fraction of the financial compensation you are entitled to recover. In Louisiana, accident victims can obtain just compensation for their pain and...
When you get injured in a serious car accident caused by someone else’s negligence (or a road or vehicle defect), you are entitled to just compensation in Louisiana. But, recovering the compensation you deserve isn’t easy. Not only do you need to prove the cause of...
Serious truck accidents can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. The physical and emotional consequences of serious truck accidents can last a lifetime; and, when families lose loved ones too soon, there is simply no way to fill the void in...
Chris J. Roy, Jr. (A Professional Law Corporation) and Todd Townsley & Associates through attorney David Hanchey are proud to announce that they recently settled a claim involving an elderly patient at a hospital in New Iberia who had multiple and preventable...
