Baytown, TX (July 1, 2020) — Police arrested a truck driver Wednesday night after he hit a motorcyclist that was heading to the store. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. at West Baker Road and Hemlock Drive. According to the Baytown Police Department, the motorcyclist, a local father of a 2-year-old, was driving south on West Baker Road on...
Continue ReadingAfter you experience a car accident in New Orleans, you may feel overwhelmed with all you need to do. You might face a lengthy task list that includes car repairs, medical treatment, filing insurance claims, and more. If you worry about your ability to negotiate with the insurance company for payment, know that an accident lawyer can help. At...
Continue ReadingBaton Rouge, LA (June 23, 2020) — A child was killed Tuesday morning after a box truck crashed into a disabled car in Baton Rouge. The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. in the southbound lane of US 61. According to Louisiana State Police, a car was stalled in the lane due to engine failure when a truck, driven by...
Continue ReadingHarvey, LA (June 20, 2020) — A woman died Saturday morning after crashing into a tree in Jefferson Parish. The accident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of Destrehan Avenue and Lapalco Boulevard. According to Sheriff Joseph Lopinto of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, a woman was driving on Destrehan Avenue when she hit a tree and was...
Continue ReadingHouston, TX (June 13, 2020) — A man was killed Saturday morning when he was run over by an 18-wheeler at a grocery store’s loading dock. The accident happened around 8:00 a.m. at an Aldi Food Market at the 100 block of West Road. According to the Houston Police Department, the man, who they believe was homeless, was sleeping...
Continue ReadingWhen you experience an accident or property damage in New Orleans, you expect your insurance company to help. After all, you pay premiums every month so that you have coverage in an emergency. However, insurance companies don’t always come through on their end of the bargain. What should you do if your insurance refuses to pay your claim? Some...
Continue ReadingNew Orleans, LA (June 9, 2020) — A woman passed away after driving her car off of I-10 into the Superdome parking lot. The crash happened Tuesday night around 3:51 p.m. at the 1500 block of Poydras Street. According to the New Orleans Police Department, 39-year-old Shannon Jones was heading east on the Pontchartrain Expressway towards the Claiborne exit....
Continue ReadingHave you experienced the death of a loved one and now must distribute their estate? In this emotional time, the legal hurdles to settling an estate can seem daunting. A Louisiana estate planning attorney can assist you with estate distribution. The complexities involved in distributing your loved one’s estate depend on their estate plan. Estate administrators often wonder if...
Continue ReadingShreveport, LA (May 29, 2020) — One person died Friday morning after a rollover crash on I-220 due to a blown-out tire. The accident occurred just before noon at I-220 and Lakeshore Drive. According to Caddo Parish Lt. James Houston, a car was heading east in the inside lane when a pickup truck driven by 68-year-old John Tillman entered...
Continue ReadingNew Orleans, LA (May 29, 2020) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a crash involving two vehicles that left a motorcyclist dead on Friday afternoon. The accident happened around 4:22 p.m. at the 2000 block of North Broad Street. According to police, the driver of a Jeep Compass and a motorcyclist were both heading east on North...
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