On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Jul 28, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A motorcycle helmet is probably the single most important piece of safety equipment for anyone riding on or driving a motorcycle. In the event of a crash, that helmet protects your head from the trauma of impact and from road rash and other serious injuries. Louisiana...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Jul 16, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Today’s commercial trucks sometimes weigh 80,000 pounds or more, so it takes more to slow and stop them than it does a traditional passenger vehicle. Most modern trucks now rely on air brake systems, which rely on air to function, rather than a hydraulic system. While...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Jun 17, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
There are times when traveling along Louisiana roadways may seem like a dangerous feat. Whether stuck behind a slow driver or rushing to get to an important meeting, many motorists develop feelings of anger while behind the wheel. This is not uncommon. According to...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | May 27, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A car or truck accident can result in a long list of injuries both major and minor. Whiplash is one of the more common injuries and is often the result of someone being hit from behind, causing the rapid movement that puts a strain on neck muscles, ligaments, tendons...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | May 7, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
You wake up in the hospital, and your head is in a fog. The nurse notices you moving and smiles. “You survived a traumatic brain injury,” she says. The days pass by, and you hear this phrase again and again as you make your way through all the health...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Apr 16, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Louisiana uses an at-fault system when looking at car accidents. This means that the party who causes the accident covers costs for injuries and damages, rather than splitting it equally among the involved parties. We also use a comparative fault system, which means...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Mar 31, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
It is part of our job to understand the processes and timelines associated with personal injury cases. However, we also understand that you might be considering starting a claim without having any real knowledge about how these things tend to work. Every case is...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Mar 31, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Wearing a motorcycle helmet saves lives. Lousiana law states that any operator or rider of a motorcycle or motorized bike must wear protective headgear. No matter the law passed, some will disobey it, others disagree but still comply, and some willfully obey, while...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Mar 27, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Large trucks are not as easy to drive as smaller vehicles, which is why truck drivers need to exercise great care while navigating their vehicles down a Louisiana highway. While some truckers can safely drive and not hit another automobile, this is not true for all...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Mar 24, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Residents in Louisiana share the road with many other drivers. Because of this, it is impossible to predict how safe the roads are. Some days may carry bigger risks than others. Today we will look at one risk in specific. This is the risk of drowsy driving. The...
