Each year, about 800,000 people will seek medical treatment for a dog bite injury in the U.S. Of those injured, the vast majority are children.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog, our Lake Charles injury lawyers will help you understand your legal rights and pursue financial recovery. Below, we detail the steps one should take following a dog bite/attack. Continue reading “What To Do After A Dog Bite Injury?”
Losing a loved one is difficult under any circumstance, but especially when the loss occurs after an unexpected accident. While you’re grieving, it may be challenging to remember all the steps to take in the days and weeks that follow.
Below, the experienced attorneys at Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson explain the basic steps you’ll need to take following a death. If you have questions, contact us at 800-836-3702 to discuss your situation with an expert. Continue reading “What to Do After Losing a Loved One in an Accident”
Some of the worst accidents in our state could have been prevented. In 2018, for example, there were more than 700 fatal car crashes in Louisiana. More than 40 percent of these accidents involved alcohol.
If you’ve lost a loved one in an accident or following an injury, you may have questions about how to recover financially.
At Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson, we’re here to answer your questions and help you understand Louisiana laws about wrongful death. Continue reading “What Is Wrongful Death?”
In rear-impact car accidents, scorched tires and dented fenders are often not the only damage.
Each year, approximately 800,000 individuals sustain a whiplash injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Below, the experienced car accident attorneys at Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson share their experience and explain what to do if you or a loved one suffers whiplash. Continue reading “Whiplash: What You Need To Know”
At Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel, & Wilson, we offer experience at every stage of the claims process, which includes helping victims decide whether to hire a lawyer in the first place.
If you’ve been in an accident and you’re trying to determine if you need a car accident lawyer, consider the following information before making your decision. Continue reading “When Do You Need A Car Accident Lawyer”
This year, House Bill 619, which would have prohibited the use of all wireless telecommunication devices in moving vehicles, unless the driver uses hands-free technology, made its way to the Senate in May but fizzled out by mid-November.
“Currently our state is 49th in the U.S. for the most distracted drivers,” Rep. Mike Huval said in a local report. “We’re the seventh highest for traffic fatalities in the United States.”
Below, the injury lawyers at Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson explain Louisiana’s current distracted driving laws and why the House-backed proposal didn’t pass. Continue reading “Louisiana Distracted Driving Laws Explained”
If you’ve been injured or suffered a loss because of someone’s careless behavior or negligence, understanding Louisiana’s statutes of limitations can be critical to your claim.
Statutes of limitations address an important component of civil and criminal proceedings: the effects of time. Specifically, how much time can pass before reliable evidence may become compromised.
Below, the attorneys at Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson discuss Louisiana’s statutes of limitations in more detail. Continue reading “Louisiana Statutes of Limitations Explained”
Accidents are unexpected, unfortunate incidents that sometimes result in damage or injury. But what you do after an accident shouldn’t be left to chance or circumstance.
If you’ve been injured, the first step toward recovery is determining if you have a case. This step-by-step guide can help you weigh your options.
Below, the attorneys at Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson explain what makes a viable personal injury case. Continue reading “Do I Have a Case?”
Defective products and recalls are not synonymous terms: the former is often the result of an absent or ineffective recall; the latter is a process initiated by a manufacturer when a product poses a public safety risk.
Below, the personal injury lawyers from Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson explore the differences between product recalls and defective products, how to avoid dangerous products, and what to do if a defective product causes injury. Continue reading “When Do Defective Products Get Recalled?”
In addition to knowing what types of fireworks are legal in Louisiana, the safe handling of fireworks is critical to personal safety.
Make this Fourth of July a fun and safe event for the whole family! Review state laws and safety tips below. Continue reading “Avoiding Burn Injuries: 4th of July Safety Tips [Infographic]”