Whiplash: What You Need To Know
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...
When Do You Need A Car Accident Lawyer
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...
Louisiana Distracted Driving Laws Explained
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...
Louisiana Statutes of Limitations 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...
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,...
When Do Defective Products Get Recalled?
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...
Avoiding Burn Injuries: 4th of July Safety Tips [Infographic]
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...
SSD Denial: What You Need To Know
Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSD, is a government-funded program managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The program is funded by payroll tax contributions; it covers every employee paying...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), onshore and offshore oil and gas extraction industries have a collective fatality rate seven times higher than all other U.S....
Texting And Driving Statistics
Cell phone use while driving is a problem in Louisiana: according to one report, nearly half of all drives in Louisiana include unsafe phone use—that’s more than any other state....
What to do After a Car Accident
Car crashes are typically caused by moments of distraction, negligent and/or reckless driving. Crashes may be short in duration, but the pain and suffering caused can last a lifetime. It’s...
Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
In September, The Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), an influential advocacy group raised by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the 2017 Lawsuit Climate Survey: Ranking the States. This annual...