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....
Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog
Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog
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...
What happens when co-parents disagree about medical care?
Parents who end their relationships with one another still have to cooperate for the sake of their children. It can be a real challenge to co-parent after a messy divorce or difficult breakup, but that is exactly what the state expects of you. Many parents in...
Factors that can cause truck tire blowouts
One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a vehicle on the road is having a tire blowout. The risk is bad enough in smaller vehicles, but the results can be much more catastrophic when this happens to commercial trucks. How do truck tire blowouts happen and...
What are the biggest dangers in school zones?
Now that summer is winding down, it is time for everyone to start thinking about kids going back to school. Parents are beginning to buy school supplies, and children are starting to think about who will be in their classes this year. Whether you have children or not,...
Information to collect after a car accident
After a car accident, the scene can be confusing and chaotic. You may be injured and there will likely be people everywhere. Amid all the confusion, you may not know what to do to protect yourself and your rights. One of the best things you can do in this situation...
Will visibility gear reduce your chance of a motorcycle crash?
Even though people in vehicles are often to blame for motorcycle crashes, everyone puts the responsibility for preventing such wrecks on motorcycle riders. Many people will offer unsolicited safety advice when they find out that you own a motorcycle. One of the most...
Always be safe around farm trucks
The agricultural industry in southern Louisiana is always busy, so it isn’t uncommon to see farm trucks on the roadways around other vehicles. Even though these vehicles may inconvenience other drivers, these farmers and farm workers deserve to remain safe. It’s up...
2 serious mistakes that can hurt your custody case
Anyone who has gone through a divorce knows how difficult and overwhelming the whole process can be. Divorce becomes especially difficult when there are kids involved, and there is a custody battle. It is not uncommon for the divorcing parties to act irrationally and...