Louisiana Drivers Entering A Road From A Driveway Or Parking Lot Have High Duty of Care

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Drivers entering a road or highway from a driveway, parking lot, private property, etc. have a duty to yield the right-of-way to traffic in transit on the road or highway that they are entering. The rule is expressed in Louisiana Revised Statute 32:124, which states: The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross […]

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Prevent Following Too Closely

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In Louisiana, a following motorist is presumed to be at fault for rear-ending another vehicle. See La. R.S. 32:81. After the car accident, the driver that rear-ended the other vehicle has to fight an uphill battle to prove that the accident was not his fault. Thus, it is imperative that drivers maintain a safe distance

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Are you automatically at fault in Louisiana if you rear-end someone?

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Rear-end collisions are a common type of auto accident. In most cases, the driver that rear-ends a vehicle is presumed to be at fault for the auto accident. This rule is established by La. R.S. 32:81. The vehicle whose front bumper hits the rear bumper of another vehicle is usually at fault for an auto

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A Dangerous Driving Condition in Metairie, Louisiana: Traffic Lights Out at Major Intersections

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Metairie, Louisiana is a suburb of New Orleans. Traffic conditions are generally speaking not much different than other suburbs of major U.S. cities. However, along Airline Highway and Veterans Memorial Boulevard problems with traffic lights arise during heavy rains and windy conditions. It is not unusual for traffic lights at major intersections along Veterans Memorial

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How Do You Determine Who Is At-Fault For An Automobile Accident In New Orleans?

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Insurance companies and attorneys determine who is at-fault for a car accident in New Orleans by examining police reports, accident scene photos, party and witness statements, and any surveillance footage. Police reports are generally inadmissible in court to prove fault for an auto accident. But the information contained in the reports is often invaluable in

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Calling the Police After an Eastbank or Westbank Car Accident

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It is always a good idea to call the police after a car accident. Police serve an important role in the documentation process after an accident and help keep involved parties safe. Officers responding to automobile collisions will interview the involved parties. The interview process can give insurance companies and lawyers an idea about who

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Tips for Louisiana Slip and Falls and Hazardous/Defective Property Cases

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Louisiana slip and fall cases are generally tough to prove. The plaintiff (accident victim) must show that a store or property owner negligently caused a fall or other injury. Even in cases where the hazard is inherent in the property itself (as opposed to a transit substance on the floor like water), an accident victim

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Wear Your Seatbelt in Louisiana Please

Driving Safety, Liability / Fault, Louisiana law

Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death of those aged between 1-54 according to the CDC. A total of 21,022 passenger vehicle occupants died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2014. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seatbelts reduce serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about half. Furthermore, seat belts saved

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Louisiana’s Traffic Law Regarding Backing on Roads and Highways

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Louisiana’s roads and highways are intended for vehicles to travel forward. Motorists should not back down a road or highway unless it is absolutely necessary. However, when it is becomes necessary to back down a street, for example, the driver should exercise a high degree of care. La. R.S. 32:281(A) states: The driver of a

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Emergency Vehicles: Limited Immunity, Speeding, and Driving Recklessly

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In Jefferson Parish, emergency vehicles do not have to follow posted speed limits when responding to an emergency. Sec. 36-52. For instance, a fire truck responding to a fire can disregard the speed limit as long as its lights and sirens are activated. However, the exemption is limited. Sec. 36-52 states in part: This exemption

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Liability / Fault

Louisiana Drivers Entering A Road From A Driveway Or Parking Lot Have High Duty of Care

Prevent Following Too Closely

Are you automatically at fault in Louisiana if you rear-end someone?

A Dangerous Driving Condition in Metairie, Louisiana: Traffic Lights Out at Major Intersections

How Do You Determine Who Is At-Fault For An Automobile Accident In New Orleans?

Calling the Police After an Eastbank or Westbank Car Accident

Tips for Louisiana Slip and Falls and Hazardous/Defective Property Cases

Wear Your Seatbelt in Louisiana Please

Louisiana’s Traffic Law Regarding Backing on Roads and Highways

Emergency Vehicles: Limited Immunity, Speeding, and Driving Recklessly

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