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If you’ve been in an auto accident, here are 5 steps you should take immediately to protect yourself and to ensure that justice is served: CALL 911. IF YOU OR ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT NEEDS AN AMBULANCE OR IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION, CALL 911! TAKE PICTURES. Take a picture of the vehicles involved EXACTLY WHERE […]

In general, 14% of motor vehicle owners and operators in Louisiana have no automobile insurance. This is a pretty scary figure! What it means is that roughly one out of every seven cars on the road in Louisiana is uninsured. Uninsured or under-insured motorist coverage is a type of automobile insurance coverage that exists to […]

When a person has been injured in some type of accident due to the negligence of another, the law says that the negligent party is responsible to pay the injured party for damages in connection with the accident. Obviously, the negligent party cannot change the fact that the injured party is injured, so money damages […]

The advent of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft has been a major event in the world of transportation. Whether it’s in the interest of safety after a night out, for transportation during a vacation, or simply to get to work in the morning, Uber and Lyft have become an integral part of modern society, […]

Herniated Disc Symptoms and Treatment As one of the top personal injury law firms in New Orleans, we are frequently approached by clients who are suffering from serious spinal pain caused by their auto accident. Often, this pain is the result of a herniated disc. The speed and forces involved in a car accident often […]

If you’ve recently been involved in an auto accident where another person was at fault, please take a moment to read this article. It could make a huge difference for your claim. As we all know, people get into auto accidents every day. The auto insurance industry has become extremely successful based on the sheer […]

Louisiana law defines a hit and run as the intentional failure of a driver of a vehicle involved in or causing any accident to stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident, to give his or her identity, and to render reasonable aid. A hit and run can result from a motor vehicle collision […]

Like car accidents in Louisiana, a truck accident can be a devastating incident that results in injury and financial loss for all parties involved. Although truck drivers are professionals who often hold commercial driver’s licenses, accidents still occur. The Two Main Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents in Louisiana: 1.     Truck Driver Fatigue Many truckers navigate the […]

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Louisiana, you will more than likely have to talk to an insurance claims adjuster. If you decide to deal with the insurance companies on your own, there are a few important things you need to keep in mind. At Breaux Law Firm, we communicate with insurance […]

If a driver or passenger of another vehicle is injured by an Uber or Lyft driver in New Orleans, the injury victims would have a claim against the ride-share driver. However, the amount of coverage available will depend on whether the Uber or Lyft driver: Is carrying a passenger Is going to pick up a […]