Rusty Messer, Author at Big River Trial Attorneys

09 Sep 21

Do Airbags Always Deploy in an Accident?

Deployment of a car airbag depends on the severing of the impact of the car accident. This means that a car airbag is not meant to deploy automatically because your vehicle is involved in a crash.

Time to File an Injury Claim in Louisiana

August 14, 2021
Rusty Messer
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All right, today we’re going to talk about the time that you have to file a lawsuit in Louisiana. Now, we’re talking specifically about the injury lawsuit. t. There are different time limits that apply for personal injury actions like car accidents, slip and fall, things like that versus maybe…

25 Jul 21

Do I Have to Buy Rental Car Insurance?

Under Louisiana law, it is not mandatory to obtain or possess car rental insurance to rent a car in Louisiana if the renter has an existing coverage for their vehicle or can present another source of comprehensive and collision or liability insurance coverage.

19 Jul 21

Should You Get an Accident Report After a Crash?

An accident report is typically required for insurance claims or lawsuits, given its official capacity for the accident. It is also essential since it contains information that provides a third party who was not at the scene of the accident to assess what happened.

13 Jul 21

Do Roundabouts Reduce Traffic Accidents?

Roundabouts are designed to enhance the flow of traffic for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Roundabouts are also adapted to improve traffic safety by redirecting some of the conflicting traffic that causes crashes to traditional intersections.

03 Jul 21

Eye Witness Identification

Eye Witness Testimony is a piece of testimonial evidence given by a witness based on their firsthand account of the crime. This testimony must be solely based on what they had personally observed and relevant and valuable to the investigation or proceeding.

12 Jun 21

Are Domestic Violence Charges Felony or Misdemeanor in Louisiana?

Due to the nature of the alleged crime, law enforcement officials often arrest an accused even before a proper investigation is done. This is often problematic since an accurate investigation is necessary to determine whether a crime has indeed occurred and the person charged has committed such a crime.

03 Jun 21

Is DUI/DWI a Felony or Misdemeanor in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, DUI/DWI offenses are categorized between felony and misdemeanor DUI/DWI. First and second DUI/DWI offenses are classified as misdemeanor charges, while a third or more DUI/DWIs are charged as a felony.

26 May 21

Most Common Causes of Auto Accidents in Louisiana

Some of the common causes of car accidents are attributed to driver error. This category of accidents applicable to the majority of car accidents.

20 May 21

Determining the Value of a Lost Wage Claim After and Accident

Lost wages are calculated in various forms and dependent on the Plaintiff's type of employment and wage arrangements. In addition, other similar claims, including loss of income and future earning capacity, are considered part of the settlement.