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BOOKS TO READ BEFORE LAW SCHOOL

2023General Legal
Every attorney and JD has a moment when they think, “If only I’d known before I went to law school what I know now!” If there was a way to...
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WHO IS LIABLE IN A SELF-DRIVING CAR ACCIDENT?

2023Motor Vehicle Accident
Three Possible Liable Parties in Self-Driving Car Crashes Self-driving vehicles are becoming more accessible to people every day, so much so that companies are even beginning to beta-test self-driving rideshare...
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RESEARCH SHOWS HANDS-FREE DEVICES ARE STILL A DISTRACTION

2023Motor Vehicle Accident
Hands-free devices are becoming a more popular tool for drivers, ranging from headphones and phone mounts to Bluetooth transmitters and more. While these are often considered a loophole to cell...
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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SETTLEMENTS

2023General Legal
After an accident, you have more important things to worry about than what the insurance company is thinking. You want to get your car repaired and your medical needs taken...
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TALCUM POWDER

2023Class Action
The talcum powder lawsuits have been making headlines recently. Shocking allegations have claimed companies such as Johnson & Johnson were aware of the cancer-causing dangers of their talc-based products. The...
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TRIAL PREPARATION, A LAWYER’S RESPONSIBILITY

2023General Legal
“How long will my case take?” This is usually the first question a client asks their personal injury attorney. The follow-up question is, “Why does it take so long?” Unfortunately,...
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Why You Need an Experienced Trial Lawyer

2023Personal Injury
Trial Lawyers With Experience Are The Best Way To Ensure You Don't Go To Trial Louisiana and Texas offer victims of severe accidents the opportunity to pursue compensation for their...
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LITIGATION FINANCING: A NOVEL LEGAL PRACTICE

2023BusinessGeneral Legal
It’s no secret that litigation is expensive. When an individual squares off against a big company in a personal injury or product liability case, they pit their own finances against...
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REASONS PEOPLE DO NOT SEEK PERSONAL INJURY ADVICE AFTER AN ACCIDENT

2023General Legal
When you find yourself in financial straits, it seems like you would do anything you could to find a solution. And yet when someone gets in a car accident and...
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COMMON CRASH-CAUSING MAINTENANCE ERRORS

2023Motor Vehicle Accident
What Vehicle Issues Can Cause Crashes? Maintenance errors and mechanical issues are some of the most commonly overlooked crash causes annually. When these issues arise, they can be severe and...
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ARE SUVS SAFER THAN PASSENGER CARS?

2023Motor Vehicle AccidentSafety
Commercials, salespeople, and even reputable organizations like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) often tell us that SUVs are safer. The IIHS, for instance, states that SUVs are less likely...
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WHY INVESTING IN A DASHCAM COULD SAVE YOUR CLAIM

2023Motor Vehicle Accident
3 Benefits of Having a Dashcam With the new wave of technology making vehicles "smarter," many drivers are looking for options that can serve multiple purposes of function and safety....
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HOW CAN PRODUCT LIABILITY RELATE TO CAR ACCIDENTS?

2022Motor Vehicle AccidentProduct Liability
When you purchase a product, you expect it to be safe. You trust that the company that made the product will have taken all necessary precautions to ensure your safety....
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WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED BEFORE WINTER

2022Motor Vehicle Accident
Louisiana and Texas are not known for their harsh winters and the wear and tear they impose on a vehicle. The deep south will never be confused with Minnesota or...
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME & CAR ACCIDENTS

2022Motor Vehicle Accident
Be careful during DST, As It May Contribute To Auto Accidents The twice-annual time change in the United States has caused many grievances, so much so that the Senate recently passed...
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HOLIDAY ROAD TRIP SAFETY TIPS

2022Motor Vehicle AccidentSafety
With more drivers on the road during the holiday season compared to other days of the year, it’s important for all motorists to know how to keep themselves and others...
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YOUR GUIDE TO AVOIDING ACCIDENTS ON THE ROAD

2022Motor Vehicle Accident
6 Accident Prevention Tips Being a safe driver is an essential skill that most people utilize on a daily basis. However, even the safest of drivers encounter dangerous conditions that...
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IS IT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH YOUR PET IN THE CAR?

2022Motor Vehicle AccidentSafety
Should You or Shouldn’t You: Pets as Passengers We’ve all experienced sitting at a red light or driving down the highway and seeing a dog’s head hanging out the window....
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A SEMI-TRUCK DRIVING POORLY

2022Commercial Vehicle Accident
Semi-trucks are one of the most dangerous vehicles on our highways. The negligent operation of a semi-truck is even more dangerous than a car because of its sheer weight and...
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DETERMINING FAULT IN TRUCK ACCIDENTS

2022Commercial Vehicle Accident
Determining fault in truck accidents goes beyond figuring out whether the truck or the car driver had the last clear chance to avoid a collision. It is true that federal and industry...

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