Drunk drivers are deadly, and there are far too many of them out there on the roads leaving behind mental, physical and financial devastation wherever they go. Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 32 people a day are killed in such...
Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog
Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog
Is it time to renegotiate your prenup?
Love is grand – but prenuptial agreements are simply practical. In this day and age, couples are often delaying marriage long enough that one or both parties end up entering marriage well after they’ve already established their careers, made investments and acquired...
How on-demand deliveries are causing injuries
Online ordering and at-home delivery services were already becoming very popular, but the events of the last few years have changed everything. Today, it’s almost as fast and often easier to get whatever you need delivered right to your door instead of going out and...
Annulment? Uncontested divorce? What’s the difference?
Maybe you got carried away in the moment while you were on vacation with your partner and tied the knot – or maybe you totally planned out your wedding only to realize it was a big mistake almost as soon as the party was over. Either way, you just want back out. Do...
Why do so many car accidents happen close to home?
You may worry more about your kids or spouse being in a car wreck when they’re traveling someplace, but the reality is that your loved ones (and you) are more likely to be in a wreck close to home. For decades, studies by everything from insurance companies to the...
4 different kinds of child custody
Who’s going to care for your child? Will your child go to the same school? Will you still get to see your child? These are the many questions parents ask when going through a divorce. Divorce can be scary, not just for you but for your child, as well. There’s a lot of...
Dividing your assets with a prenup
There’s a lot to consider before marriage, mainly involving all the planning for the reception and ceremony. However, once a marriage has been officiated, couples frequently share one roof. In other words, all of the assets from one spouse are shared with the other....
How do you divide your shared debts in a Louisiana divorce?
The marital estate that belongs to both you and your spouse does not just consist of your joint bank account and your marital home. Your marital or community property includes essentially every asset that you acquired during the marriage or by using marital income....
Why there is an epidemic of drowsy drivers on Louisiana’s roads
You know that you shouldn't drive while drunk or pick up your phone when you receive a text message notification while driving. Most people understand what is safe and what is risky when it comes to their driving habits. However, there is one serious threat to your...
What happens after a crash causes a spinal cord injury?
People can hurt their spinal cords in car crashes and falls. Individuals who recognize the early warning signs of a spinal cord injury will likely panic and have a hard time thinking about the future. Intense emotional reactions and fear may prevent someone from...