Car Accidents

Distracted Driving Awareness Month Aims to Keep Our Attention Focused on the Road Distracted driving is a leading cause of automobile, motorcycle, and big truck accidents in Louisiana and across the nation. Each year in this country, about 3,000 people are killed in accidents caused by a distracted driver; many more are injured. Louisiana and […]

Common Myths About Filing a Personal Injury Claim After a Car Accident in Louisiana At JJC Law, our team of New Orleans personal injury attorneys have represented car accident victims in New Orleans and all over the state of Louisiana. Clients often come into our offices with a lot of strange notions and misinformed opinions […]

It’s Brain Injury Awareness Month, So Let’s Talk About TBIs March 2022 is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain Injury Awareness Month is an annual event sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of America. It’s a time dedicated to focusing attention on ways to prevent and treat traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The slogan for this year’s […]

Does Health Insurance Cover Louisiana Car Accidents? It’s not unusual for a person to suffer injuries as a result of a car accident in Louisiana. Car accident injuries can range from minor to serious and can include everything from cuts, scrapes, and bruises to bone fractures, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and more. Treatment […]

Parking Lot Accidents in New Orleans Happen More Often Than You Think We tend to think that most car accidents occur on the streets or highways. However, a large percentage of car accidents in Louisiana take place in parking lots and garages. You are almost as high a risk of being injured in an accident […]

Can I Sue If I Was a Passenger in a Car Accident in New Orleans? A driver isn’t the only one who can become injured as a result of a New Orleans car accident. In many instances, their passengers sustain serious injuries as well.  Passengers injured in Louisiana car accidents have the same rights as […]

Should I Accept A Car Accident Settlement? You’ve been injured in a New Orleans car accident. You’re out of the hospital now, but your injuries were severe enough that you won’t be able to go back to work for a while — maybe never. The bills are adding up, and since you can’t work you […]

What Mistakes Should I Avoid After a Car Accident? If you’ve been injured in a car accident in New Orleans that was caused by another driver, Louisiana state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages caused by your injuries. This can include current and ongoing medical expenses, loss of income, and […]

Protect Yourself Against An Accident With an Uninsured/Underinsured Driver in Louisiana Louisiana law requires drivers to have a certain level of liability insurance coverage for each vehicle they own. In the event of an accident, this liability insurance pays for property damage or personal injuries for which the driver may be legally responsible. In Louisiana, […]

Can My Social Media Be Used Against Me in My Car Accident Case? If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Louisiana, you might be tempted to share your experience with friends and family on social media. Before you post, consider this: Discussing your accident on social media could cost you big when it […]