When you hear the term “wrongful death,” you may wonder what exactly this means. At Schwalben Law Firm, we know it is important for you to understand this concept so you know when you need to take action. FindLaw says that wrongful death means that someone’s negligence led to the death. Usually you must prove that your family has been…
Large truck accidents account for a major portion of highway deaths in Louisiana and across the nation. Per the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s most recent statistics, in 2015, 11 percent of highway deaths involved a truck. Of the 3,852 people who died, passenger car occupants made up 69 percent, 16 percent were in the trucks themselves and 15 percent…
It is a well-known fact that large trucks are involved in many accidents across the country every year. Fast highway speeds and the immense size of commercial trucks can create a deadly combination. Truck drivers in Louisiana and elsewhere may also work in stressful and unhealthy situations, further increasing their risk of causing an accident. Smart Trucking points out that…