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The Most Dangerous Areas in New Orleans For Accidents

As a New Orleans personal injury lawyer, I have seen my fair share of freak accidents around the area that led to injuries and tragic deaths. The reality is, however, that the bulk of the accidents I help clients with happen in a much narrower set of circumstances. In fact, sometimes it can feel downright […]

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Hit & Run Guide | New Orleans Car Accident Lawyers

Stewart J Guss, Injury Accident Lawyers, New Orleans Office 400 Poydras Tower Poydras St Suite 1975 New Orleans, LA 70130 Did you know approximately one-third of all reported New Orleans car accidents are hit-and-run accidents? Drunk drivers, drugged drivers, and drivers with criminal records are much more likely to flee the scene of an accident. If […]

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Is New Orleans Dangerous?

Whenever someone asks me if New Orleans is dangerous, I CLENCH MY TEETH. On one hand, I want to shout “No way! It’s a GREAT city!” On the other hand, I’m a personal injury lawyer, so I regularly see the injuries and tragic losses people suffer in New Orleans. So, here’s the thing. New Orleans, […]

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What Percentage Do Car Accident Lawyers Take in Louisiana?

Stewart J Guss, Injury Accident Lawyers, New Orleans Office 400 Poydras Tower Poydras St Suite 1975 New Orleans, LA 70130 How Much Should a Car Accident Injury Attorney Charge in Louisiana? When you’re injured in a car accident in Louisiana caused by someone else’s negligence, everyone is quick to tell you to hire an attorney. […]

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A Closer Look at Motorcycle Helmet Laws

There are no federal laws that mandate helmet use when operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle. Two states, Iowa and Illinois, currently have no laws governing helmet use. Nineteen states have mandatory helmet laws for both operators and passengers. The remaining 29 states — including Texas — have age minimums for helmet […]

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Staying Safe on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

A notable landmark in Louisiana and bordering six parishes is Lake Pontchartrain. This massive 629-square-mile lake sits just outside the city of New Orleans. Surrounding this lake are several major interstates, such as the I-10, I-12, and I-55. If you have ever traveled on any of these interstates, you may have noticed a roadway in […]

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Steps to Take after an 18 Wheeler or Tractor Trailer Accident in Texas

Tractor-trailers, or “18-wheeler” trucks, are an important part of our national economy, transporting millions of tons of freight from state to state each year. While these vehicles are essential, they also pose a significant risk of serious injury to other motorists when they crash. Truck accidents are often more complicated than other motor vehicle accidents […]

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Texas Good Samaritan Laws

Imagine you’re traveling to work one morning and are suddenly involved in a traffic accident. You’re conscious, but you need medical attention. While EMS is on the way to the scene of the accident, a bystander removes you from your vehicle, and in the process, your head strikes the car frame. You suffer a concussion. […]

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Trucking Companies During an Accident

When a trucker crashes into your car, your injuries become one of his or her biggest problems. It’s not that a trucker has no remorse or concern over your life-changing injuries. You need only talk to a trucker a few weeks down the road to see how much a horrific accident can affect his or […]