Everyone loves the magic of Halloween: trick-or-treating, scary costumes, spooky parties, and haunted houses. But for parents and caregivers, there’s a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns.

Here are some safety tips for you and your family to review to ensure a safe (and scary!) all hallows’ eve.

For Pedestrians  

 1. Know Your Monsters

There’s safety in numbers, so make sure you’re trick-or-treating with a group of friends or family members. You can even plan out your route—like a candy treasure map—to see who ends up with the biggest loot!

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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?” →

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” →