Any time you get behind the wheel and take to the road, you realize that you could be part of a motor vehicle accident. With this in mind, you should always do your part in avoiding trouble. You never know what another driver will do, but you always have 100 percent...
Car Accidents
Understanding submerged vehicle accidents
When Louisiana drivers think about car accidents, they usually consider collisions between vehicles. They may not consider what might happen if their car becomes submerged in water during the accident. It is important for people to know what to do if they find...
Recognize the signs of traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury impacts the most vulnerable Louisiana residents the most: newborns, toddlers and the elderly. Teenagers and 20-somethings are not immune, however, as their developing brains still need considerable protection. At ,...
Keloid and hypertrophic scars
Louisiana residents who suffer from injuries due to a car accident may end up dealing with particularly sturdy or visible scars. Among those are keloid scars, which can be extremely noticeable and may cause a lot of pain. WebMD states that keloid scars are the...
Is there a difference between road rage and aggressive driving?
You may think that some Louisiana drivers have road rage because of the way they drive. However, there is a difference between road rage and aggressive driving. While you may think that actions such as tailgating or failing to signal constitute road rage, this is not...
What are the hidden costs of an accident?
Louisiana residents who suffer from debilitating injuries due to a car accident may be wondering what their options are, or what step they should take next. At Lee M MD JD LLC, we provide you with answers to these pressing...
Should you file a claim even if you don’t think you’re hurt?
Louisiana residents who get injured in car accidents will unfortunately have a limited window of time in which they'll be able to file a claim. As injuries fade and damage from the car is fixed, you have an increasingly lowered chance of getting...
Distracted drivers put school children at risk
Louisiana children have recently headed back to school, and a new study has some wondering how safe they are. Recent reports show that school zones are some of the most dangerous when it comes to distracted driving, putting children at risk. As CBS News reports, a new...
Companies aim to improve vehicle safety
Too often Louisiana residents are presented with horrifying news about car accidents in which innocent people are severely injured or even killed. These incidents are often caused by the negligence of other human drivers. Whether due to intoxication, fatigue,...
Liability when a government vehicle crashes
With so many state and local government vehicles on the road, Louisiana residents could end up in a collision with one of these vehicles. When such an incident occurs, it is important to note that government agencies have special protection from liability that one...