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Intoxicated driving is a serious issue in Louisiana as it is throughout the country. In fact, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that about one-third of all deadly vehicle wrecks involve intoxicated driving, and that number is slightly higher in Louisiana. Drunk driving causes motorists, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians to sustain severe and even deadly injuries, leaving victims and their families to suffer countless economic and non-economic damages. In some states, dram shop laws allow these victims of drunk driving accidents to not only sue the drunk driver for damages, but to sue the restaurant or bar that served the driver as well. However, under the provisions of Louisiana dram shop laws, this is rarely the case. Below, our Shreveport drunk driving accident lawyers break down the most common questions such as – what are dram shop laws? How will these laws potentially affect my car accident claim?

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have a wide range of causes, from slip and fall accidents or falls from heights to recreational sport accidents. Yet for people of all ages, auto accidents are one of the leading causes of head trauma. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 25 percent of all reported TBIs occur in traffic collisions, including those affecting motor vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Of those who sustain TBIs in motor vehicle collisions, approximately 30 percent are mild TBIs, or concussions, and about 70 percent are classified as moderate or severe TBIs, according to a study published in the journal Brain Communications. Below, Shreveport brain injury lawyers at Rice & Kendig break down the most common types of brain injuries that occur in motor vehicle crashes.

Car accidents are life-altering events that can leave you with injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At Rice & Kendig, our Shreveport car accident lawyers understand how devastating this can be. If you’ve been injured in a car accident due to a negligent driver, you may be entitled to compensation. But what are typical car accident settlement amounts with injury? Below, we’ll break down everything you need to know about car accident settlements, the settlement process, and how to secure the compensation you deserve after a wreck.

For decades in Louisiana, anyone who has been injured in a motor vehicle collision or any other kind of incident resulting from another party’s negligence has only had one year from the date of the injury to file a civil lawsuit seeking damages. This time window is known as the statute of limitations, and Louisiana was among a very small number of states that gave injured people such a short time period in which to file a claim. Most states have a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits, while some even have a three-year personal injury statute of limitations. However, Louisiana’s statute of limitations law has recently changed, effectively giving injured plaintiffs more time to file suit.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for regulating the trucking industry in the United States. This job involves writing and enforcing rules to make trucking safer. FMCSA regulations cover every aspect of over-the-road hauling, including the maximum size and weight of trucks, inspection and maintenance of tires, brakes and other critical components, balancing and securing loads, transporting hazardous materials, and more.

Traumatic brain injuries can easily change a person’s life forever, and these types of injuries can occur in a variety of different ways. Depending on age and other factors, common causes of brain injuries include motor vehicle crashes, bicycle and pedestrian collisions, recreational and amateur sports, and even dog bites, especially those affecting young children. While all brain injuries must be taken seriously, some types are significantly more serious than others. Given the range of terms that are often used to describe different forms of head trauma, our Shreveport personal injury lawyers want to provide you with clear information about the types of brain injuries for which personal injury cases are typically filed in Louisiana.

Hydroplaning happens when a layer of water builds up between a vehicle’s tires and the road surface, causing a loss of traction and control. This dangerous phenomenon can lead to catastrophic car accidents and severe injuries, as the driver may be unable to steer, brake, or accelerate effectively. The Shreveport car accident lawyers at Rice & Kendig are here to answer the common question – what is hydroplaning? – as well as explain how to avoid it, what to do if you experience hydroplaning, and potential legal options for hydroplaning car accidents.