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How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take to Settle in Lafayette?
Filing a personal injury claim can be stressful on your own. That’s why it’s recommended to work with a Lafayette personal injury lawyer. A skilled legal professional can help you breeze through the claims process and secure the compensation you are owed. But you may…
The Importance of Car Insurance
You may consider car insurance just another bill you’re obligated to pay. Besides the fact that most states require you to have car insurance, it also protects you if you’re in an accident. It can pay for repairs to your vehicle and to anyone else…
What to Do When You Get Into a Lafayette Car Accident
Getting into even a minor car accident is scary. It can be hard to figure out what to do next. Knowing what to do when you get in a Lafayette car accident can keep the other driver from taking advantage of you. Check for Injuries…
Don’t Talk to the Insurance Company Before Speaking to Your Attorney
When you are involved in a New Orleans car accident, it is easy to become overwhelmed by fear, stress, and the pain of your injuries. Your entire world feels like it is imploding, and that pressure can cause some poor and possibly costly decisions. But…
Unplugged Oil Wells in the Gulf of Mexico Costly to Contain
It’s been almost 100 years since giant oil companies like BP, Shell, Chevron and Exxon began to construct offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. A new study published in the journal Nature Energy found that approximately 14,000 wells which dot the skyline have been…
3 common causes of truck accidents and how to prevent them
When a truck accident occurs, it is often fatal. In fact, truck accidents cause up to 5,000 deaths per year. Some large truck accidents are the result of circumstances that the truck driver cannot control. However, there are a few common causes that truck drivers…
3 actions long-haul truckers can take to prevent accidents
Individuals who drive for a living usually recognize the risk of this profession as they travel on freeways and rural roads alike. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many truckers travel more than 100,00 miles per year as they haul goods and…
How can you drive defensively around commercial vehicles?
Commercial vehicles play an integral role in the modern economy, as they deliver necessary goods to consumers from coast to coast. Still, because of their comparatively large size, semi-trucks can be dangerous to drivers and their passengers. In fact, according to the National Safety Council,…
Risk of long-term chemical exposure in oil rig workers
Working in the oil and gas industry has many risks, including exposure to hazardous chemicals. However, exposure to these risks varies based on the type of job. Toxic fumes are not immediate threats, but they can cause long-term health challenges. Those who work in the…
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