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On Friday, April 12, I-10 near New Orleans was shut down for several hours due to a multi-vehicle crash.
Frozen Fish Cargo Spill Accident Near New Orleans
Cardone Law Firm Recognizes “Distracted Driving Awareness Month”
April is officially known as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and your Louisiana car accident attorneys here at Cardone Law Firm would like to help spread the message in order to hopefully save lives and keep all drivers safe out on the roads.
Unfortunately, the use of cell phones and other tech while behind the wheel, has made it extremely easy for drivers to get distracted. Consider that five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting. If traveling at 55 MPH, that’s enough time to cover the length of a standard-sized football field. Now consider individuals who are traveling at even greater speeds, such as 75 MPH and up.
Louisiana Man Hits 12 Vehicles, Leads Police On Chase
On Tuesday, March 27th, a 20-year-old man from Zachary was arrested after hitting 12 different vehicles and leading police on a chase.
Details About the Incident
26 Injured in Charter Bus Accident Near LA-MS Stateline
A charter bus wrecked on Interstate 10 while traveling from New Orleans to Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi on Friday, March 15th. American Medical Response stated that 24 passengers were taken to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.
Details About the Accident
Tragic Accident Leaves Two Dead and Seven Injured in New Orleans
On the night of Saturday, March 2nd, two individuals were killed and seven others were injured after an alleged drunk driver crashed into them.
Details About the Tragedy
Fatality in Motorcyclist Accident in New Orleans East
On Sunday, February 24th, a 49-year-old motorcyclist crashed in New Orleans East. The biker, unfortunately, lost his life in the accident.
Details About the Motorcycle Accident
Two Fatalities in Two-Vehicle Auto Collision in Jackson Parish
On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, two women lost their lives in a fatal two-vehicle highway collision in Jackson Parish. The crash occurred at the intersection of LA Hwy 148 on US Hwy 167.
What Happened
Car Accident Takes the Life of a Motorcyclist
A motorcycle accident in East Baton Rouge Parish took the life of one man on February 1st.
Details Regarding the Accident
Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested for Fiery January Crash
Just last month we reported on a fiery hit-and-run accident that took place in Jefferson Parish on I-10 near the Veterans Boulevard overpass. The driver of a Mercury Grand Marquis sideswiped a semi-truck, causing it to lose control which then led to one of its trailers flipping over the edge of the elevated expressway and catching fire.
The driver of the Mercury – 36-year-old Brandon Eserman of Marrero – then fled the scene of the accident, leaving the car parked in Metairie.
How to Maximize Your Damages Award in Your Louisiana Injury Case
A man who suffered injuries as a result of a flying golf club won a jury verdict in his case recently, recovering both general and medical expense damages. But the total that the injured man obtained might have been even more. Had the man provided certain forms of documentary proof, he might have also succeeded on his claims for lost wages and lost earning potential, and realized an even greater cumulative award. The outcome is a reminder to make sure you have all the evidence you need to get the full recovery you deserve. For help in pursuing your case, be sure you have an experienced Louisiana injury attorney on your side.
The facts leading to this lawsuit were quite unusual. D.H. and M.T. were two members of a group of four individuals who were golfing together at a course in Jefferson Parish. M.T. struck a poor shot and, as some golfers do, reacted by throwing his club. The airborne club crashed into D.H.’s leg, hitting just above the knee.