Lafayette Personal Injury, Criminal Law And Family Law Blog

The unexpected death of a loved one is never easy to accept. Crowded Louisiana roadways contribute to an increase in the number of car accidents that occur annually on area highways. A recent fender bender became a tragic fatal accident on a recent Sunday evening when another vehicle became involved. The accident happened on an elevated expressway near New Orleans.

Three men were working to move a disabled vehicle from the roadway. The SUV had reportedly become disabled as a result of an earlier crash. Another vehicle approached the incident and failed to stop and was unable to avoid colliding with the three men who were helping to move the disabled vehicle. The impact caused the men to be thrown from the elevated roadway.

Whenever an individual makes the decision to operate a motor vehicle on a Louisiana roadway, he or she assumes a great responsibility. In addition to his or her own life, the driver is also responsible for the lives of others within the vehicle but also others with whom the vehicle may come in contact. Car accidents occur all too often and can have devastating results for all involved.

Other vehicles and pedestrians can often be found along the side of the road. The conscientious driver remains aware of his or her surroundings and watches out for other drivers as well as other obstacles. Any type of distraction or impairment can prevent the driver from reacting in time to prevent tragedy.

A woman was arrested in Baton Rouge following an accident that injured a state trooper, according to local news. A Louisiana State Patrol trooper apparently suffered moderate injuries in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver. The suspect has been taken into custody and is awaiting a trial date. There is no word as to whether she has retained criminal defense counsel or if a trial date has been set. 

According to the release provided by state police, the trooper was stopped in a squad car with his emergency lights activated as he was overseeing a construction zone. The woman is believed to have avoided road blocks before striking the back of the trooper's vehicle. It is not clear how fast she was traveling, but the trooper was injured in the crash. 

Getting hurt by a negligent driver is one thing, and getting hurt by an uninsured driver is something else entirely. It can be extremely frustrating to realize that not only were you injured through no fault of your own, but that getting the compensation you need will be even harder than it has to be. Here are a few things that are important to know about recovering compensation after car accidents with uninsured drivers.

So what are you supposed to do when you find out that the driver who caused your accident never even bothered to get insurance? You turn toward your own insurance company. Under Louisiana state law, insurance companies are required to offer uninsured motorist coverage. Not sure if you have this coverage? The only way to opt out of this coverage is to reject it in writing, so you are most likely covered.