Before you got your motorcycle, everyone told you to be careful. They knew what you know—that motorcycle collisions can cause serious injury and death. What they failed to tell you, though, is that you don’t have to be a dangerous motorist to be hurt or killed in an accident. What they didn’t tell you is that other people can cause you to be hurt.Motorcycles themselves aren’t dangerous. They aren’t going to suddenly attack you without warning or purposely drive you off a cliff. It’s people who are dangerous....Continue Reading...
Big rigs are big rigs, and they cause a lot of damage when they’re involved in an accident. Most drivers are cautious of these large vehicles because they understand how serious accidents involving them are. The average passenger vehicle is no match for a large commercial truck, and an accident could devastate your life.Although you are probably careful when driving near semis, you can’t prevent them from causing an accident and harming you. Semi-truck drivers are humans, and they can make mistakes that affect your life. They...Continue Reading...
No one wants to be in a car accident, but they can happen no matter how careful you are. Most people know that car accidents can cause injuries and physical pain, but sometimes the other effects aren’t considered. A lot of people forget that car accidents have a lot of negative effects that could change your life in many unpleasant ways.For example, your injuries could limit your mobility for the rest of your life. Your limited mobility could prevent you from working the type of job you dreamed of working. Your limited mobility could prevent...Continue Reading...
Car accidents in New Orleans are one of the most common causes of injuries. Although most drivers know that driving negligently can result in accidents, the risk of a collision doesn’t stop them from behaving badly. Until a car accident affects an individual’s life, they may not understand how serious the consequences really are.Unfortunately, once a car accident in New Orleans occurs, it’s too late to undo the damage that’s been done. If you’re the victim of a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence,...Continue Reading...
The aftermath of a traumatic accident is chaotic. When someone else in New Orleans leaves you injured because of their negligent actions, you’ll likely be in shock and unsure of how to move forward. Filing a personal injury claim is a smart step if you hope to recover compensation for your losses. But, if you’ve never taken legal action before, then the claims process can be overwhelming.At Smiley Law Firm, LLC, we have an experienced team ready to fight for you in the courtroom. Many people make mistakes when filing personal injury...Continue Reading...
If you’ve been injured on the job, it’s not too difficult to know, in many cases, whether your employer will cover the costs of your physical recovery. You may already know that your workers comp benefits should cover those costs. What if you’re suffering from a work-related illness, though? Some illnesses may be difficult to connect to your job, making it tough to get the full benefits you need for your recovery from that illness. Fortunately, your work comp benefits should cover many illnesses. Below is just a sample of...Continue Reading...
If you’ve been injured on the job, it’s not too difficult to know, in many cases, whether your employer will cover the costs of your physical recovery. You may already know that your workers comp benefits should cover those costs. What if you’re suffering from a work-related illness, though? Some illnesses may be difficult to connect to your job, making it tough to get the full benefits you need for your recovery from that illness. Fortunately, your work comp benefits should cover many illnesses. Below is just a sample of...Continue Reading...
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, one of your first thoughts may be on what your insurance company will cover. You pay into your insurance policy not just because you have to but because that insurance policy should help you recover from your injuries if you’re hurt in an accident. However, the insurance company might not be so easy to deal with. That’s why it’s important to know what to expect from the insurance company before you file anything or accept any offers they make. The company may leave you in a...Continue Reading...
