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MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)','',0,0),(10,2,'Äåÿòåëüíîñòü êîìïàíèè','hagaioqn@rybgxlpn.com','http://mailinalum.land.ru/referat181.htm','188.143.232.123','2011-05-04 09:31:25','2011-05-04 09:31:25','äèïëîìíûå, <a href=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat111.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Èâàí IV - àëüòåðíàòèâíûé ïóòü ðàçâèòèÿ Ðîññèè âî âòîðîé ïîëîâèíå XVI âåêà</a>, [url=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat111.htm\"]Èâàí IV - àëüòåðíàòèâíûé ïóòü ðàçâèòèÿ Ðîññèè âî âòîðîé ïîëîâèíå XVI âåêà[/url], http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat111.htm Èâàí IV - àëüòåðíàòèâíûé ïóòü ðàçâèòèÿ Ðîññèè âî âòîðîé ïîëîâèíå XVI âåêà,  2902, <a href=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat15.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Æèâîïèñíîñòü è ñòðîãîñòü áóíèíñêîé ïðîçû (ïî ðàññêàçàì «Ãîñïîäèí èç Ñàí-Ôðàíöèñêî», «Ñîëíå÷íûé óäàð»)</a>, [url=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat15.htm\"]Æèâîïèñíîñòü è ñòðîãîñòü áóíèíñêîé ïðîçû (ïî ðàññêàçàì «Ãîñïîäèí èç Ñàí-Ôðàíöèñêî», «Ñîëíå÷íûé óäàð»)[/url], http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat15.htm Æèâîïèñíîñòü è ñòðîãîñòü áóíèíñêîé ïðîçû (ïî ðàññêàçàì «Ãîñïîäèí èç Ñàí-Ôðàíöèñêî», «Ñîëíå÷íûé óäàð»),  =DD, <a href=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat110.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ìàðêåòèíãîâ³ äîñë³äæåííÿ íà ï³äïðèºìñòâ³</a>, [url=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat110.htm\"]Ìàðêåòèíãîâ³ äîñë³äæåííÿ íà ï³äïðèºìñòâ³[/url], http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat110.htm Ìàðêåòèíãîâ³ äîñë³äæåííÿ íà ï³äïðèºìñòâ³,  =-), <a href=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat97.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ëèíåéíûå ðåãðåññèîííûå ìîäåëè</a>, [url=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat97.htm\"]Ëèíåéíûå ðåãðåññèîííûå ìîäåëè[/url], http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat97.htm Ëèíåéíûå ðåãðåññèîííûå ìîäåëè,  358, <a href=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat29.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Îðãàí³çàö³ÿ ðåêëàìè â ²íòåðíåò³</a>, [url=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat29.htm\"]Îðãàí³çàö³ÿ ðåêëàìè â ²íòåðíåò³[/url], http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat29.htm Îðãàí³çàö³ÿ ðåêëàìè â ²íòåðíåò³,  &gt;:[, <a href=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat132.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Îïåðàöèè êóïëè âàëþòû íà ìåæäóíàðîäíîì áàíêîâñêîì âàëþòíîì ðûíêå. Ëèçèíã â êðåäèòîâàíèè âíåøíåýêîíîìè÷åñêîé äåÿòåëüíîñòè</a>, [url=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat132.htm\"]Îïåðàöèè êóïëè âàëþòû íà ìåæäóíàðîäíîì áàíêîâñêîì âàëþòíîì ðûíêå. Ëèçèíã â êðåäèòîâàíèè âíåøíåýêîíîìè÷åñêîé äåÿòåëüíîñòè[/url], http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat132.htm Îïåðàöèè êóïëè âàëþòû íà ìåæäóíàðîäíîì áàíêîâñêîì âàëþòíîì ðûíêå. Ëèçèíã â êðåäèòîâàíèè âíåøíåýêîíîìè÷åñêîé äåÿòåëüíîñòè,  138042, <a href=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat86.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Âåí÷óðíîå èíâåñòèðîâàíèå â Ðîññèè: ïðîáëåìû ðàçâèòèÿ</a>, [url=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat86.htm\"]Âåí÷óðíîå èíâåñòèðîâàíèå â Ðîññèè: ïðîáëåìû ðàçâèòèÿ[/url], http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat86.htm Âåí÷óðíîå èíâåñòèðîâàíèå â Ðîññèè: ïðîáëåìû ðàçâèòèÿ,  =OOO, <a href=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat89.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Áóõãàëòåðñüêèé îáë³ê ó òóðèçì³ ³ ãîòåëüíîìó ãîñïîäàðñòâ³</a>, [url=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat89.htm\"]Áóõãàëòåðñüêèé îáë³ê ó òóðèçì³ ³ ãîòåëüíîìó ãîñïîäàðñòâ³[/url], http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat89.htm Áóõãàëòåðñüêèé îáë³ê ó òóðèçì³ ³ ãîòåëüíîìó ãîñïîäàðñòâ³,  bqzim, <a href=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat30.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Õðàì Âàñèëèÿ Áëàæåííîãî</a>, [url=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat30.htm\"]Õðàì Âàñèëèÿ Áëàæåííîãî[/url], http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat30.htm Õðàì Âàñèëèÿ Áëàæåííîãî,  63686, <a href=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat47.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ïñèõîëîãèÿ ñëåäñòâåííîãî ýêñïåðèìåíòà è ïðîâåðêè ïîêàçàíèé íà ìåñòå</a>, [url=\"http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat47.htm\"]Ïñèõîëîãèÿ ñëåäñòâåííîãî ýêñïåðèìåíòà è ïðîâåðêè ïîêàçàíèé íà ìåñòå[/url], http://regcocksadraro.narod.ru/referat47.htm Ïñèõîëîãèÿ ñëåäñòâåííîãî ýêñïåðèìåíòà è ïðîâåðêè ïîêàçàíèé íà ìåñòå,  usag,',0,'0','Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)','',0,0),(11,2,'Ïîðíî ìàòü äðóãà ôîòî','sbdinuvj@eozhttik.com','http://xevetoda.krovatka.su/pornovideofoto7.htm','188.143.232.123','2011-05-04 14:17:10','2011-05-04 14:17:10','êîíòðîëüíûå, <a href=\"http://noncollloc.pochta.org/referat27.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ñîâðåìåííûå ðàçðàáîòêè â îáëàñòè ïîëèãðàôèè</a>, [url=\"http://noncollloc.pochta.org/referat27.htm\"]Ñîâðåìåííûå ðàçðàáîòêè â îáëàñòè ïîëèãðàôèè[/url], http://noncollloc.pochta.org/referat27.htm Ñîâðåìåííûå ðàçðàáîòêè â îáëàñòè ïîëèãðàôèè,  %-(, <a href=\"http://noncollloc.pochta.org/referat36.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ïîíÿòèå ãîñóäàðñòâà è ãîñóäàðñòâåííîé âëàñòè. Ôóíêöèè ãîñóäàðñòâà</a>, [url=\"http://noncollloc.pochta.org/referat36.htm\"]Ïîíÿòèå ãîñóäàðñòâà è ãîñóäàðñòâåííîé âëàñòè. Ôóíêöèè ãîñóäàðñòâà[/url], http://noncollloc.pochta.org/referat36.htm Ïîíÿòèå ãîñóäàðñòâà è ãîñóäàðñòâåííîé âëàñòè. Ôóíêöèè ãîñóäàðñòâà,  wiw, <a href=\"http://noncollloc.pochta.org/referat3.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Êëåòî÷íàÿ áèîòåõíîëîãèÿ</a>, [url=\"http://noncollloc.pochta.org/referat3.htm\"]Êëåòî÷íàÿ áèîòåõíîëîãèÿ[/url], http://noncollloc.pochta.org/referat3.htm Êëåòî÷íàÿ áèîòåõíîëîãèÿ,  ylmcp, <a href=\"http://noncollloc.pochta.org/referat75.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Áóíòàøíûé âåê. Íàðîäíûå âîññòàíèÿ â ñåðåäèíå - âòîðîé ïîëîâèíå XVII âåêà</a>, [url=\"http://noncollloc.pochta.org/referat75.htm\"]Áóíòàøíûé âåê. Íàðîäíûå âîññòàíèÿ â ñåðåäèíå - âòîðîé ïîëîâèíå XVII âåêà[/url], http://noncollloc.pochta.org/referat75.htm Áóíòàøíûé âåê. 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At the same time medical treatment is needed, the victim is often left without transportation if his or her vehicle has been damaged or destroyed in the accident.\r\n\r\nOur law firm\'s primary areas of practice are litigation and civil law, with an emphasis on:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/louisiana-auto-accident-car-accident-lawyers-attorneys.php\">Louisiana Auto Accident Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/louisiana-personal-injury-laws-claims-lawsuit-lawyers-attorneys.php\">Louisiana Personal Injury Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-maritime-offshore-injury-claims-lawyers-attorneys-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Maritime &amp; Offshore Injuries</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-defective-products-liability-claims-lawyers-attorneys-law-firm.php\">Defective Product Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-disability-Insurance-benefits-denials-lawsuit-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Disability Insurance Denials</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-life-Insurance-denials-lawsuit-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Life Insurance Denials</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-life-Insurance-penalty-claims-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Insurance Penalty Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-medical-malpractice-lawsuit-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Medical Malpractice</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/louisiana-ERISA-laws-claims-lawsuit-lawyers-attorneys.php\">ERISA</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGary P. Koederitz, Attorney at Law, is licensed to practice law in Louisiana only, and he is responsible for the content of this website.','Louisiana Accident & Injury Blog  ','','inherit','open','open','','1-revision-5','','','2011-07-21 16:50:56','2011-07-21 16:50:56','',1,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=9',0,'revision','',0),(10,1,'2011-07-21 16:52:30','2011-07-21 16:52:30','<h3><span style=\"font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;\"><strong>Louisiana Accident &amp; Injury Blog</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;\"><strong>by the Koederitz Law Firm, LLC</strong></span>\r\n\r\nCar accidents and serious injury can totally disrupt your life. Injured parties often suffer pain, need medical treatment, and are unable to work. At the same time medical treatment is needed, the victim is often left without transportation if his or her vehicle has been damaged or destroyed in the accident.\r\n\r\nOur law firm\'s primary areas of practice are litigation and civil law, with an emphasis on:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/louisiana-auto-accident-car-accident-lawyers-attorneys.php\">Louisiana Auto Accident Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/louisiana-personal-injury-laws-claims-lawsuit-lawyers-attorneys.php\">Louisiana Personal Injury Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-maritime-offshore-injury-claims-lawyers-attorneys-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Maritime &amp; Offshore Injuries</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-defective-products-liability-claims-lawyers-attorneys-law-firm.php\">Defective Product Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-disability-Insurance-benefits-denials-lawsuit-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Disability Insurance Denials</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-life-Insurance-denials-lawsuit-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Life Insurance Denials</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-life-Insurance-penalty-claims-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Insurance Penalty Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-medical-malpractice-lawsuit-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Medical Malpractice</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/louisiana-ERISA-laws-claims-lawsuit-lawyers-attorneys.php\">ERISA</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGary P. Koederitz, Attorney at Law, is licensed to practice law in Louisiana only, and he is responsible for the content of this website.','Louisiana Accident & Injury Blog  ','','inherit','open','open','','1-revision-6','','','2011-07-21 16:52:30','2011-07-21 16:52:30','',1,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=10',0,'revision','',0),(11,1,'2011-07-21 19:45:09','2011-07-21 19:45:09','<h3><span style=\"font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;\"><strong>Louisiana Accident &amp; Injury Blog</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;\"><strong>by the Koederitz Law Firm, LLC</strong></span>\r\n\r\nCar accidents and serious injury can totally disrupt your life. Injured parties often suffer pain, need medical treatment, and are unable to work. At the same time medical treatment is needed, the victim is often left without transportation if his or her vehicle has been damaged or destroyed in the accident.\r\n\r\nOur law firm\'s primary areas of practice are litigation and civil law, with an emphasis on:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/louisiana-auto-accident-car-accident-lawyers-attorneys.php\">Louisiana Auto Accident Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/louisiana-personal-injury-laws-claims-lawsuit-lawyers-attorneys.php\">Louisiana Personal Injury Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-maritime-offshore-injury-claims-lawyers-attorneys-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Maritime &amp; Offshore Injuries</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-defective-products-liability-claims-lawyers-attorneys-law-firm.php\">Defective Product Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-disability-Insurance-benefits-denials-lawsuit-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Disability Insurance Denials</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-life-Insurance-denials-lawsuit-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Life Insurance Denials</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-life-Insurance-penalty-claims-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Insurance Penalty Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-medical-malpractice-lawsuit-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Medical Malpractice</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/louisiana-ERISA-laws-claims-lawsuit-lawyers-attorneys.php\">ERISA</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGary P. Koederitz, Attorney at Law, is licensed to practice law in Louisiana only, and he is responsible for the content of this website.','Louisiana Accidents & Injuries  ','','inherit','open','open','','1-revision-7','','','2011-07-21 19:45:09','2011-07-21 19:45:09','',1,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=11',0,'revision','',0),(12,1,'2011-07-21 19:52:00','2011-07-21 19:52:00','<h3><span style=\"font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;\"><strong>Louisiana Accident &amp; Injury Blog</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;\"><strong>by the Koederitz Law Firm, LLC</strong></span>\r\n\r\nCar accidents and serious injury can totally disrupt your life. Injured parties often suffer pain, need medical treatment, and are unable to work. At the same time medical treatment is needed, the victim is often left without transportation if his or her vehicle has been damaged or destroyed in the accident.\r\n\r\nOur law firm\'s primary areas of practice are litigation and civil law, with an emphasis on:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/louisiana-auto-accident-car-accident-lawyers-attorneys.php\">Louisiana Auto Accident Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/louisiana-personal-injury-laws-claims-lawsuit-lawyers-attorneys.php\">Louisiana Personal Injury Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-maritime-offshore-injury-claims-lawyers-attorneys-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Maritime &amp; Offshore Injuries</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-defective-products-liability-claims-lawyers-attorneys-law-firm.php\">Defective Product Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-disability-Insurance-benefits-denials-lawsuit-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Disability Insurance Denials</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-life-Insurance-denials-lawsuit-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Life Insurance Denials</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-life-Insurance-penalty-claims-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Insurance Penalty Claims</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/Louisiana-medical-malpractice-lawsuit-lawyer-attorney-law-firm.php\">Louisiana Medical Malpractice</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.kwlawbr.com/louisiana-ERISA-laws-claims-lawsuit-lawyers-attorneys.php\">ERISA</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGary P. Koederitz, Attorney at Law, is licensed to practice law in Louisiana only, and he is responsible for the content of this website.','Louisiana Accidents & Injuries  ','','inherit','open','open','','1-revision-8','','','2011-07-21 19:52:00','2011-07-21 19:52:00','',1,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=12',0,'revision','',0),(17,3,'2012-01-13 18:13:46','2012-01-13 18:13:46','Louisiana law prohibits anyone from driving a motor vehicle if the driver’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08 or above. For a driver under the age of twenty-one, a BAC of only 0.02 constitutes driving while intoxicated. Louisiana Revised Statute 14:98 is the statute which defines driving while intoxicated. The United States Department of Transportation defines an alcohol-related death from a motor vehicle as a fatality that occurs in a crash where at least one driver or another person such as a pedestrian or bicyclist involved in the accident has a BAC over 0.08. The latest statistics show that in the year 2009, there were 295 fatality automobile accidents in Louisiana where either a driver, pedestrian, or other person involved had a BAC of 0.08 or above. There were also 366 similar fatalities in Louisiana motor vehicle accidents where the driver or another person had a positive BAC value.\r\n\r\nIn Louisiana, the driver of a vehicle who causes injury or death because of his or her intoxication may also have civil liability to the person or persons injured for punitive or exemplary damages, in addition to all other damage caused in the accident, pursuant to Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.4. If you have been injured in an automobile accident in Louisiana, call Gary P. Koederitz at Koederitz Law Firm, LLC at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation regarding your claims.','Drunk Drivers Causing Many Auto Accidents, Serious Injuries and Fatalities in Louisiana','','publish','open','open','','drunk-drivers-causing-many-auto-accidents-serious-injuries-and-fatalities-in-louisiana','','','2012-01-13 18:42:28','2012-01-13 18:42:28','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=17',0,'post','',0),(21,3,'2012-01-12 18:50:36','2012-01-12 18:50:36','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','17-revision','','','2012-01-12 18:50:36','2012-01-12 18:50:36','',17,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=21',0,'revision','',0),(22,3,'2013-05-01 23:22:02','2013-05-01 23:22:02','Many people believe that if they are in an automobile accident and they are injured, they have lost the right to make a claim if they were not wearing a seatbelt. Louisiana does require both the driver and all passengers to use seatbelts, and those who fail to do so can be fined. However, for anyone asserting a claim for injuries, medical expenses, or other damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident, the fact that the injured person may not have been using a seatbelt is usually not admissible in evidence in a civil suit in Louisiana. Louisiana Revised Statute 32:295.1E provides as follows:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">“In any action to recover damages arising out of the ownership, common maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle, failure to wear a seatbelt in violation of this Section shall not be considered evidence of comparative negligence. Failure to wear a seatbelt in violation of this Section shall not be admitted to mitigate damages.”</p>\r\nWe strongly believe that all drivers and their passengers should wear seatbelts at any time they are in a vehicle. However, if you are injured in an accident and you were not using your seatbelt when the accident happened, your claim against the at-fault (negligent) driver and his or her insurance company will not be reduced in value. If you have been involved in any type of trucking, automobile, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle accident, and you sustained injuries, please call Gary P. Koederitz, Koederitz Law Firm, at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','No Seatbelt Is No Defense to a Louisiana Automobile Injury Claim','','publish','open','open','','no-seatbelt-is-no-defense-to-a-louisiana-automobile-injury-claim','','','2013-05-08 16:46:27','2013-05-08 16:46:27','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=22',0,'post','',0),(23,3,'2012-01-13 18:13:02','2012-01-13 18:13:02','Louisiana law prohibits anyone from driving a motor vehicle if the driver’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08 or above. For a driver under the age of twenty-one, a BAC of only 0.02 constitutes driving while intoxicated. Louisiana Revised Statute 14:98 is the statute which defines driving while intoxicated. The United States Department of Transportation defines an alcohol-related death from a motor vehicle as a fatality that occurs in a crash where at least one driver or another person such as a pedestrian or bicyclist involved in the accident has a BAC over 0.08. The latest statistics show that in the year 2009, there were 295 fatality automobile accidents in Louisiana where either a driver, pedestrian, or other person involved had a BAC of 0.08 or above. There were also 366 similar fatalities in Louisiana motor vehicle accidents where the driver or another person had a positive BAC value.\n\nIn Louisiana, the driver of a vehicle who causes injury or death because of his or her intoxication may also have civil liability to the person or persons injured for punitive or exemplary damages, in addition to all other damage caused in the, pursuant to Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.4. If you have been injured in an automobile accident in Louisiana, call Gary P. Koederitz at Koederitz Law Firm, LLC at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation regarding your claim.','Drunk Drivers Causing Many Auto Accidents, Serious Injuries and Fatalities in Louisiana','','inherit','open','open','','17-revision-2','','','2012-01-13 18:13:02','2012-01-13 18:13:02','',17,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=23',0,'revision','',0),(33,1,'2012-01-16 23:22:02','2012-01-16 23:22:02','Many people believe that if they are in an automobile accident and they are injured, they have lost the right to make a claim if they were not wearing a seatbelt. Louisiana does require both the driver and all passengers to use seatbelts, and those who fail to do so can be fined. However, for anyone asserting a claim for injuries, medical expenses, or other damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident, the fact that the injured person may not have been using a seatbelt is usually not admissible in evidence in a civil suit in Louisiana. Louisiana Revised Statute 32:295.1E provides as follows:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">“In any action to recover damages arising out of the ownership, common maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle, failure to wear a seatbelt in violation of this Section shall not be considered evidence of comparative negligence. Failure to wear a seatbelt in violation of this Section shall not be admitted to mitigate damages.”</p>\r\nWe strongly believe that all drivers and their passengers should wear seatbelts at any time they are in a vehicle. However, if you are injured in an accident and you were not using your seatbelt when the accident happened, your claim against the at-fault (negligent) driver and his or her insurance company will not be reduced in value. If you have been involved in any type of trucking, automobile, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle accident, and you sustained injuries, please call Gary P. Koederitz, Koederitz Law Firm, at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','No Seatbelt Is No Defense to a Louisiana Automobile Injury Claim','','inherit','open','open','','22-revision-4','','','2012-01-16 23:22:02','2012-01-16 23:22:02','',22,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=33',0,'revision','',0),(25,3,'2012-01-13 18:43:32','2012-01-13 18:43:32','Louisiana law prohibits anyone from driving a motor vehicle if the driver’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08 or above. For a driver under the age of twenty-one, a BAC of only 0.02 constitutes driving while intoxicated. Louisiana Revised Statute 14:98 is the statute which defines driving while intoxicated. The United States Department of Transportation defines an alcohol-related death from a motor vehicle as a fatality that occurs in a crash where at least one driver or another person such as a pedestrian or bicyclist involved in the accident has a BAC over 0.08. The latest statistics show that in the year 2009, there were 295 fatality automobile accidents in Louisiana where either a driver, pedestrian, or other person involved had a BAC of 0.08 or above. There were also 366 similar fatalities in Louisiana motor vehicle accidents where the driver or another person had a positive BAC value.\n\nIn Louisiana, the driver of a vehicle who causes injury or death because of his or her intoxication may also have civil liability to the person or persons injured for punitive or exemplary damages, in addition to all other damage caused in the accident, pursuant to Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.4. If you have been injured in an automobile accident in Louisiana, call Gary P. Koederitz at Koederitz Law Firm, LLC at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation regarding your claims.','Drunk Drivers Causing Many Auto Accidents, Serious Injuries and Fatalities in Louisiana','','inherit','open','open','','17-autosave','','','2012-01-13 18:43:32','2012-01-13 18:43:32','',17,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=25',0,'revision','',0),(26,3,'2012-01-13 18:13:46','2012-01-13 18:13:46','Louisiana law prohibits anyone from driving a motor vehicle if the driver’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08 or above. For a driver under the age of twenty-one, a BAC of only 0.02 constitutes driving while intoxicated. Louisiana Revised Statute 14:98 is the statute which defines driving while intoxicated. The United States Department of Transportation defines an alcohol-related death from a motor vehicle as a fatality that occurs in a crash where at least one driver or another person such as a pedestrian or bicyclist involved in the accident has a BAC over 0.08. The latest statistics show that in the year 2009, there were 295 fatality automobile accidents in Louisiana where either a driver, pedestrian, or other person involved had a BAC of 0.08 or above. There were also 366 similar fatalities in Louisiana motor vehicle accidents where the driver or another person had a positive BAC value.\r\n\r\nIn Louisiana, the driver of a vehicle who causes injury or death because of his or her intoxication may also have civil liability to the person or persons injured for punitive or exemplary damages, in addition to all other damage caused in the accident, pursuant to Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.4. If you have been injured in an automobile accident in Louisiana, call Gary P. Koederitz at Koederitz Law Firm, LLC at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation regarding your claims.','Drunk Drivers Causing Many Auto Accidents, Serious Injuries and Fatalities in Louisiana','','inherit','open','open','','17-revision-3','','','2012-01-13 18:13:46','2012-01-13 18:13:46','',17,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=26',0,'revision','',0),(27,3,'2012-01-13 17:49:49','2012-01-13 17:49:49','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','22-revision','','','2012-01-13 17:49:49','2012-01-13 17:49:49','',22,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=27',0,'revision','',0),(36,1,'2013-09-04 14:31:14','2013-09-04 14:31:14','Across the United States, eight out of every ten automobile accidents are a result of some type of inattention by the driver within three seconds of the crash. It’s hardly a surprise that distraction behind the wheel is a problem; our busy lives have us multi-tasking in nearly every activity we engage in. Many of us drive to work with the average one-way commute being approximately 25 minutes, although at least 8% of Americans have a one-way commute of one hour or longer. We also taxi children to school/sports activities and run a multitude of errands on a daily basis. Finally, even though nearly all adults agree that texting or e-mailing while driving is unacceptable, a full one-third of them continue to engage in these extremely risky behaviors. Some forms of driver inattention or distraction include:\n<ul>\n	<li><b>Eating</b>—Due to the longer commutes to work, a large percentage of Americans eat in their vehicle from time to time. Eating accounts for over two percent of accidents caused by distractions, although that number is considerably higher for long-haul truckers whose tight deadlines have them frequently engaging in their own form of \"Meals on Wheels\".  Focusing on eating while attempting to keep at least one hand on the wheel can be a dangerous combination, and one that can be easily resolved by taking five to ten minutes to stop and eat your meal on the side of the road or other safe spot.</li>\n	<li><b>Changing radio stations or interacting with the GPS</b>—Traveling down the freeway at 70 mph while attempting to program a destination into your GPS system, or fiddling with the radio, are common causes of auto crashes and, dangerous near-misses.  In the same vein, adjusting climate controls, mirrors or seat positions is better done before you actually begin driving to avoid harming yourself and others.</li>\n	<li><b>Children, pets and friends</b>—Of course, we all love our families, friends and pets.  However, any of them can be responsible for serious distractions while driving.  In fact, having children in the car is considered to be four times as distracting as driving with only adults while an infant in the car brings nearly eight times the distraction. Mothers in particular are well-known for turning away from the wheel to hand a child a toy or juice box or even to aim a swat at a misbehaving child. It’s important to teach your children from the time they are small that driving is a serious endeavor which requires your full attention. Never ever allow pets to roam the vehicle or sit in your lap, and if you are driving with a full car load of friends or family members, ask that the noise level be kept down.</li>\n	<li><b>Phone use</b>—Talking on the phone is a major distraction which is responsible for over a million and a half accidents per year, and texting has, unfortunately been the key cause of many fatalities.  Remember that no phone call or text is worth a life.</li>\n	<li><b>Other common distractions</b>—Although it’s hard to imagine for most drivers, the majority of us have been witness to a driver applying makeup, reading a book, trying to read an unfolded map, or even typing on a laptop while behind the wheel. Keep your mind on your driving and your hands on the wheel and save your serious daydreaming for later.</li>\n</ul>\nIf you are the victim of an automobile accident due to an inattentive driver, and you have been left with significant injuries as a result, we can help.  Our team of legal professionals has been helping drivers injured by the negligence of others for over thirty years.  Overall, our goal is to ensure that you receive the settlement you deserve for the damages you sustained. We understand how difficult the time following an accident can be, and we want to ease your burden by helping you with the issues you will face regarding vehicle repairs, property damage settlement, obtaining proper medical treatment, etc.  Call the Koederitz Law Firm today at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation with Gary P. Koederitz, a <a title=\"Louisiana car accident attorney\" href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Louisiana car accident attorney</a> with extensive experience related to automobile accident and injury claims.','Was Driver Inattention Responsible for Your Auto Accident in Baton Rouge?','','inherit','open','open','','35-revision','','','2013-09-04 14:31:14','2013-09-04 14:31:14','',35,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/35-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(29,3,'2012-01-16 21:56:18','2012-01-16 21:56:18','Many people believe that if they are in an automobile accident and they are injured, they have lost the right to make a claim if they were not wearing a seatbelt. Louisiana does require both the driver and all passengers to use seatbelts, and those who fail to do so can be fined. However, for anyone asserting a claim for injuries, medical expenses, or other damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident, the fact that the injured person may not have been using a seatbelt is not admissible in Louisiana. Louisiana Revised Statute 32:295.1E provides as follows:\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">“In any action to recover damages arising out of the ownership, common maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle, failure to wear a seatbelt in violation of this Section shall not be considered evidence of comparative negligence. Failure to wear a seatbelt in violation of this Section shall not be admitted to mitigate damages.”</p>\nWe strongly believe that all drivers and their passengers should wear seatbelts at any time they are in a vehicle. However, if you are injured in an accident and did not use your seatbelt at that time, your claim against the at fault driver and his or her insurer will not change. If you have been involved in any type of automobile or other motor vehicle accident, and you sustained injuries, please call Gary P. Koederitz, Koederitz Law Firm, at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','Failure to Use a Seatbelt Is Not a Defense in a Louisiana Automobile Accident','','inherit','open','open','','22-revision-2','','','2012-01-16 21:56:18','2012-01-16 21:56:18','',22,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=29',0,'revision','',0),(30,3,'2012-01-16 23:21:18','2012-01-16 23:21:18','Many people believe that if they are in an automobile accident and they are injured, they have lost the right to make a claim if they were not wearing a seatbelt. Louisiana does require both the driver and all passengers to use seatbelts, and those who fail to do so can be fined. However, for anyone asserting a claim for injuries, medical expenses, or other damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident, the fact that the injured person may not have been using a seatbelt is usually not admissible in evidence in a civil suit in Louisiana. Louisiana Revised Statute 32:295.1E provides as follows:\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">“In any action to recover damages arising out of the ownership, common maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle, failure to wear a seatbelt in violation of this Section shall not be considered evidence of comparative negligence. Failure to wear a seatbelt in violation of this Section shall not be admitted to mitigate damages.”</p>\nWe strongly believe that all drivers and their passengers should wear seatbelts at any time they are in a vehicle. However, if you are injured in an accident and you were not using your seatbelt when the accident happened, your claim against the at-fault (negligent) driver and his or her insurance company will not be reduced in value. If you have been involved in any type of trucking, automobile, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle accident, and you sustained injuries, please call Gary P. Koederitz, Koederitz Law Firm, at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','No Seatbelt Is No Defense to a Louisiana Automobile Injury Claim','','inherit','open','open','','22-revision-3','','','2012-01-16 23:21:18','2012-01-16 23:21:18','',22,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=30',0,'revision','',0),(31,3,'2012-01-17 18:48:42','2012-01-17 18:48:42','Many people believe that if they are in an automobile accident and they are injured, they have lost the right to make a claim if they were not wearing a seatbelt. Louisiana does require both the driver and all passengers to use seatbelts, and those who fail to do so can be fined. However, for anyone asserting a claim for injuries, medical expenses, or other damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident, the fact that the injured person may not have been using a seatbelt is usually not admissible in evidence in a civil suit in Louisiana. Louisiana Revised Statute 32:295.1E provides as follows:\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">“In any action to recover damages arising out of the ownership, common maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle, failure to wear a seatbelt in violation of this Section shall not be considered evidence of comparative negligence. Failure to wear a seatbelt in violation of this Section shall not be admitted to mitigate damages.”</p>\nWe strongly believe that all drivers and their passengers should wear seatbelts at any time they are in a vehicle. However, if you are injured in an accident and you were not using your seatbelt when the accident happened, your claim against the at-fault (negligent) driver and his or her insurance company will not be reduced in value. If you have been involved in any type of trucking, automobile, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle accident, and you sustained injuries, please call Gary P. Koederitz, Koederitz Law Firm, at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','No Seatbelt Is No Defense to a Louisiana Automobile Injury Claim','','inherit','open','open','','22-autosave','','','2012-01-17 18:48:42','2012-01-17 18:48:42','',22,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=31',0,'revision','',0),(34,1,'2013-05-08 16:46:11','2013-05-08 16:46:11','Many people believe that if they are in an automobile accident and they are injured, they have lost the right to make a claim if they were not wearing a seatbelt. Louisiana does require both the driver and all passengers to use seatbelts, and those who fail to do so can be fined. However, for anyone asserting a claim for injuries, medical expenses, or other damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident, the fact that the injured person may not have been using a seatbelt is usually not admissible in evidence in a civil suit in Louisiana. Louisiana Revised Statute 32:295.1E provides as follows:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">“In any action to recover damages arising out of the ownership, common maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle, failure to wear a seatbelt in violation of this Section shall not be considered evidence of comparative negligence. Failure to wear a seatbelt in violation of this Section shall not be admitted to mitigate damages.”</p>\r\nWe strongly believe that all drivers and their passengers should wear seatbelts at any time they are in a vehicle. However, if you are injured in an accident and you were not using your seatbelt when the accident happened, your claim against the at-fault (negligent) driver and his or her insurance company will not be reduced in value. If you have been involved in any type of trucking, automobile, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle accident, and you sustained injuries, please call Gary P. Koederitz, Koederitz Law Firm, at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','No Seatbelt Is No Defense to a Louisiana Automobile Injury Claim','','inherit','open','open','','22-revision-5','','','2013-05-08 16:46:11','2013-05-08 16:46:11','',22,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=34',0,'revision','',0),(35,1,'2013-09-01 14:29:12','2013-09-01 14:29:12','Across the United States, eight out of every ten automobile accidents are a result of some type of inattention by the driver within three seconds of the crash. It’s hardly a surprise that distraction behind the wheel is a problem; our busy lives have us multi-tasking in nearly every activity we engage in. Many of us drive to work with the average one-way commute being approximately 25 minutes, although at least 8% of Americans have a one-way commute of one hour or longer. We also taxi children to school/sports activities and run a multitude of errands on a daily basis. Finally, even though nearly all adults agree that texting or e-mailing while driving is unacceptable, a full one-third of them continue to engage in these extremely risky behaviors. Some forms of driver inattention or distraction include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><b>Eating</b>—Due to the longer commutes to work, a large percentage of Americans eat in their vehicle from time to time. Eating accounts for over two percent of accidents caused by distractions, although that number is considerably higher for long-haul truckers whose tight deadlines have them frequently engaging in their own form of \"Meals on Wheels\".  Focusing on eating while attempting to keep at least one hand on the wheel can be a dangerous combination, and one that can be easily resolved by taking five to ten minutes to stop and eat your meal on the side of the road or other safe spot.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Changing radio stations or interacting with the GPS</b>—Traveling down the freeway at 70 mph while attempting to program a destination into your GPS system, or fiddling with the radio, are common causes of auto crashes and, dangerous near-misses.  In the same vein, adjusting climate controls, mirrors or seat positions is better done before you actually begin driving to avoid harming yourself and others.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Children, pets and friends</b>—Of course, we all love our families, friends and pets.  However, any of them can be responsible for serious distractions while driving.  In fact, having children in the car is considered to be four times as distracting as driving with only adults while an infant in the car brings nearly eight times the distraction. Mothers in particular are well-known for turning away from the wheel to hand a child a toy or juice box or even to aim a swat at a misbehaving child. It’s important to teach your children from the time they are small that driving is a serious endeavor which requires your full attention. Never ever allow pets to roam the vehicle or sit in your lap, and if you are driving with a full car load of friends or family members, ask that the noise level be kept down.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Phone use</b>—Talking on the phone is a major distraction which is responsible for over a million and a half accidents per year, and texting has, unfortunately been the key cause of many fatalities.  Remember that no phone call or text is worth a life.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Other common distractions</b>—Although it’s hard to imagine for most drivers, the majority of us have been witness to a driver applying makeup, reading a book, trying to read an unfolded map, or even typing on a laptop while behind the wheel. Keep your mind on your driving and your hands on the wheel and save your serious daydreaming for later.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIf you are the victim of an automobile accident due to an inattentive driver, and you have been left with significant injuries as a result, we can help.  Our team of legal professionals has been helping drivers injured by the negligence of others for over thirty years.  Overall, our goal is to ensure that you receive the settlement you deserve for the damages you sustained. We understand how difficult the time following an accident can be, and we want to ease your burden by helping you with the issues you will face regarding vehicle repairs, property damage settlement, obtaining proper medical treatment, etc.  Call the Koederitz Law Firm today at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation with Gary P. Koederitz, a <a title=\"Louisiana car accident attorney\" href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Louisiana car accident attorney</a> with extensive experience related to automobile accident and injury claims.','Was Driver Inattention Responsible for Your Auto Accident in Baton Rouge?','','publish','open','open','','was-driver-inattention-responsible-for-your-auto-accident-in-baton-rouge','','','2013-09-04 10:23:50','2013-09-04 15:23:50','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=35',0,'post','',0),(37,1,'2013-09-04 14:32:10','2013-09-04 14:32:10','Across the United States, eight out of every ten automobile accidents are a result of some type of inattention by the driver within three seconds of the crash. It’s hardly a surprise that distraction behind the wheel is a problem; our busy lives have us multi-tasking in nearly every activity we engage in. Many of us drive to work with the average one-way commute being approximately 25 minutes, although at least 8% of Americans have a one-way commute of one hour or longer. We also taxi children to school/sports activities and run a multitude of errands on a daily basis. Finally, even though nearly all adults agree that texting or e-mailing while driving is unacceptable, a full one-third of them continue to engage in these extremely risky behaviors. Some forms of driver inattention or distraction include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><b>Eating</b>—Due to the longer commutes to work, a large percentage of Americans eat in their vehicle from time to time. Eating accounts for over two percent of accidents caused by distractions, although that number is considerably higher for long-haul truckers whose tight deadlines have them frequently engaging in their own form of \"Meals on Wheels\".  Focusing on eating while attempting to keep at least one hand on the wheel can be a dangerous combination, and one that can be easily resolved by taking five to ten minutes to stop and eat your meal on the side of the road or other safe spot.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Changing radio stations or interacting with the GPS</b>—Traveling down the freeway at 70 mph while attempting to program a destination into your GPS system, or fiddling with the radio, are common causes of auto crashes and, dangerous near-misses.  In the same vein, adjusting climate controls, mirrors or seat positions is better done before you actually begin driving to avoid harming yourself and others.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Children, pets and friends</b>—Of course, we all love our families, friends and pets.  However, any of them can be responsible for serious distractions while driving.  In fact, having children in the car is considered to be four times as distracting as driving with only adults while an infant in the car brings nearly eight times the distraction. Mothers in particular are well-known for turning away from the wheel to hand a child a toy or juice box or even to aim a swat at a misbehaving child. It’s important to teach your children from the time they are small that driving is a serious endeavor which requires your full attention. Never ever allow pets to roam the vehicle or sit in your lap, and if you are driving with a full car load of friends or family members, ask that the noise level be kept down.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Phone use</b>—Talking on the phone is a major distraction which is responsible for over a million and a half accidents per year, and texting has, unfortunately been the key cause of many fatalities.  Remember that no phone call or text is worth a life.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Other common distractions</b>—Although it’s hard to imagine for most drivers, the majority of us have been witness to a driver applying makeup, reading a book, trying to read an unfolded map, or even typing on a laptop while behind the wheel. Keep your mind on your driving and your hands on the wheel and save your serious daydreaming for later.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIf you are the victim of an automobile accident due to an inattentive driver, and you have been left with significant injuries as a result, we can help.  Our team of legal professionals has been helping drivers injured by the negligence of others for over thirty years.  Overall, our goal is to ensure that you receive the settlement you deserve for the damages you sustained. We understand how difficult the time following an accident can be, and we want to ease your burden by helping you with the issues you will face regarding vehicle repairs, property damage settlement, obtaining proper medical treatment, etc.  Call the Koederitz Law Firm today at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation with Gary P. Koederitz, a <a title=\"Louisiana car accident attorney\" href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Louisiana car accident attorney</a> with extensive experience related to automobile accident and injury claims.','Was Driver Inattention Responsible for Your Auto Accident in Baton Rouge?','','inherit','open','open','','35-revision-2','','','2013-09-04 14:32:10','2013-09-04 14:32:10','',35,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/35-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(38,1,'2013-08-31 15:03:12','2013-08-31 15:03:12','The <a title=\"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Website\" href=\"http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration</a> reports over three thousand non-fatal large truck and bus accidents in the state of Louisiana each year, resulting in over two thousand injuries - many of them quite serious.  Additionally, over a hundred fatalities result annually from large trucking accidents in Louisiana. Although semi-trucks are common across the United States, the southwest portion of Louisiana sees a particularly large number of trucks on the roadways due to the state’s large logging and petrochemical industries. While good for the economy, the chances of a trucking accident occurring increases as more of them flood the already crowded Louisiana roadways.  Nearly constant construction work on our highways increases the probability of serious accidents.  With this in mind, consider the following facts:\r\n\r\n<b>Causes of Trucking Accidents in Louisiana</b>\r\n\r\nThe most common causes of trucking accidents include loads which are not properly secured, distracted, drowsy or aggressive driving on the part of the truck driver, overloaded trucks, improperly trained drivers, and/or equipment failure (brakes, tires, etc.).  The sheer size and weight of semi-trucks as compared to smaller passenger vehicles on the roadways increases the likelihood of serious injury or death to those in the smaller vehicles when a collision occurs. If you are one of the unfortunate persons injured by a negligent truck driver, trucking company or truck equipment manufacturer, you may feel as though you have few options to ensure that the responsible party pays for your injuries and damages.\r\n\r\n<b>The Complexities of Trucking Accidents<b> in Louisiana</b></b>\r\n\r\nTruck accident litigation tends to be much more complex than automobile accident litigation because there can be an extended list of potential defendants. The truck driver, the truck’s actual owner, the manufacturer of the truck or truck parts, the company who loaded the truck or the insurance carrier for the truck and trailer may all be named in a lawsuit following an accident with injury. It is common for any of those defendants to immediately begin blaming the others once an accident occurs, and they may even try to blame the automobile driver. Although most vehicle accidents are governed only by state laws, some federal regulations apply to interstate trucking companies, increasing the complexities involved in a lawsuit.\r\n\r\n<b>Should I Litigate or Settle?</b>\r\n\r\nDue to the trauma involved in a trucking accident, many victims of such accidents wonder whether it would be much easier to simply settle with the insurance company, accepting whatever amount is offered, in order to avoid a protracted court process.  If you are the victim of a trucking accident, are seeing your medical expenses mount dramatically, and perhaps have no regular paycheck coming in due to your injuries, what should you do?  Once a lawsuit is filed, it could be as long as a year—or more—until the actual trial takes place. You may find this an acceptable length of time due to the likelihood of a larger payout in the end or you may need a settlement much sooner in order to pay critical expenses.\r\n\r\nDuring litigation, documents will be gathered and eyewitness accounts explored. The discovery process mandates that both sides involved in the lawsuit will share information gathered. Because of the time and expense involved in trucking litigation many trucking accidents <i>do</i> settle prior to going to court despite the higher levels of compensation a trial could result in. The decision to litigate or settle is best made after a consultation with a Louisiana attorney who is experienced in handling cases against trucking companies.  That attorney can assess your individual circumstances and present your best options. Considerations regarding the amount of your medical expenses, whether your injuries are permanent, your lost wages, any loss of wage earning capacity, physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, and changes in your daily activity are all important factors in the evaluation of your claims.\r\n\r\nKoederitz Law Firm wants to help those injured in trucking accidents. Over thirty years of experience enables us to ensure that your rights are fully protected and that you receive an equitable settlement. Gary P. Koederitz, an attorney experienced in representing injured individuals in this type of claim, will fully investigate and aggressively pursue your claim based on your individual circumstances. Call (225) 295-9494 today for a consultation.','Should I Settle My Trucking Accident Claim in Louisiana, or Go to Court?','','publish','open','open','','should-i-settle-my-trucking-accident-claim-in-louisiana-or-go-to-court','','','2013-09-04 15:06:16','2013-09-04 15:06:16','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=38',0,'post','',0),(39,1,'2013-09-04 15:05:14','2013-09-04 15:05:14','The <a title=\"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Website\" href=\"http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration</a> reports over three thousand non-fatal large truck and bus accidents in the state of Louisiana each year, resulting in over two thousand injuries - many of them quite serious.  Additionally, over a hundred fatalities result annually from large trucking accidents in Louisiana. Although semi-trucks are common across the United States, the southwest portion of Louisiana sees a particularly large number of trucks on the roadways due to the state’s large logging and petrochemical industries. While good for the economy, the chances of a trucking accident occurring increases as more of them flood the already crowded Louisiana roadways.  Nearly constant construction work on our highways increases the probability of serious accidents.  With this in mind, consider the following facts:\n\n<b>Causes of Trucking Accidents in Louisiana</b>\n\nThe most common causes of trucking accidents include loads which are not properly secured, distracted, drowsy or aggressive driving on the part of the truck driver, overloaded trucks, improperly trained drivers, and/or equipment failure (brakes, tires, etc.).  The sheer size and weight of semi-trucks as compared to smaller passenger vehicles on the roadways increases the likelihood of serious injury or death to those in the smaller vehicles when a collision occurs. If you are one of the unfortunate persons injured by a negligent truck driver, trucking company or truck equipment manufacturer, you may feel as though you have few options to ensure that the responsible party pays for your injuries and damages.\n\n<b>The Complexities of Trucking Accidents<b> in Louisiana</b></b>\n\nTruck accident litigation tends to be much more complex than automobile accident litigation because there can be an extended list of potential defendants. The truck driver, the truck’s actual owner, the manufacturer of the truck or truck parts, the company who loaded the truck or the insurance carrier for the truck and trailer may all be named in a lawsuit following an accident with injury. It is common for any of those defendants to immediately begin blaming the others once an accident occurs, and they may even try to blame the automobile driver. Although most vehicle accidents are governed only by state laws, some federal regulations apply to interstate trucking companies, increasing the complexities involved in a lawsuit.\n\n<b>Should I Litigate or Settle?</b>\n\nDue to the trauma involved in a trucking accident, many victims of such accidents wonder whether it would be much easier to simply settle with the insurance company, accepting whatever amount is offered, in order to avoid a protracted court process.  If you are the victim of a trucking accident, are seeing your medical expenses mount dramatically, and perhaps have no regular paycheck coming in due to your injuries, what should you do?  Once a lawsuit is filed, it could be as long as a year—or more—until the actual trial takes place. You may find this an acceptable length of time due to the likelihood of a larger payout in the end or you may need a settlement much sooner in order to pay critical expenses.\n\nDuring litigation, documents will be gathered and eyewitness accounts explored. The discovery process mandates that both sides involved in the lawsuit will share information gathered. Because of the time and expense involved in trucking litigation many trucking accidents <i>do</i> settle prior to going to court despite the higher levels of compensation a trial could result in. The decision to litigate or settle is best made after a consultation with a Louisiana attorney who is experienced in handling cases against trucking companies.  That attorney can assess your individual circumstances and present your best options. Considerations regarding the amount of your medical expenses, whether your injuries are permanent, your lost wages, any loss of wage earning capacity, physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, and changes in your daily activity are all important factors in the evaluation of your claims.\n\nKoederitz Law Firm wants to help those injured in trucking accidents. Over thirty years of experience enables us to ensure that your rights are fully protected and that you receive an equitable settlement. Gary P. Koederitz, an attorney experienced in representing injured individuals in this type of claim, will fully investigate and aggressively pursue your claim based on your individual circumstances. Call (225) 295-9494 today for a consultation.','Should I Settle My Trucking Accident Claim in Louisiana, or Go to Court?','','inherit','open','open','','38-revision','','','2013-09-04 15:05:14','2013-09-04 15:05:14','',38,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/38-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(40,1,'2013-08-29 11:06:23','2013-08-29 11:06:23','A recent tour bus crash in Baton Rouge which closed I-10 during rush hour reminds us how very dangerous bus crashes can be due to the sheer size of these  types of vehicle as well as the number of occupants. Across the United States, approximately 1,800-2,000 buses are involved in collisions each year with the number of fatalities from these crashes averaging 250 per year. Over 20 percent of bus crashes involve another vehicle, whereas approximately 25 percent involve a collision with a stationary object, and over 50 percent are rollover accidents. Overall, negligence is the root cause of many of these bus accidents and victims of the collisions should know help is available.\r\n\r\nIf you are a parent who is worried about your child being transported by a school bus to and from school each day, you can be reassured: students riding in school buses in the U.S. are eight times safer than those riding in automobiles driven by parents or guardians. Still, bus injuries and accidents <i><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">do</span></i> occur, even in school buses, for a variety of reasons.  Some of the more common factors associated with bus accidents include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><b>Driver error, including bus driver fatigue</b>. Driver error accounts for as many as 85% of all bus accidents, with fatigue being the most common form of driver error. Too many hours of consecutive driving, poor sleeping habits, navigating heavy traffic, meeting tight scheduling deadlines, making unanticipated route changes and dealing with difficult customers can all contribute to driver error, resulting in a potentially deadly accident. Inattention and driving under the influence on the part of the bus driver can also result in a tragic bus accident.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Driver negligence</b>. Some of the more common bus driver violations include changing lanes improperly, veering off the road, failure to yield the right of way and exceeding the speed limit with failure to yield the right-of-way being the most common.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Equipment failure</b>. Mechanical failures can occur in buses in the same way they occur in large commercial trucks. Defective tires or brakes or poor maintenance can be responsible for a bus accident and following an accident an emergency exit failure or unsafe gas tank could also cause injury to the passengers.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Roof failure</b>. Particularly in 15-passenger vans, roof crush results in 41 percent of deaths during a rollover. It is particularly important that the roof area of a bus meet all federal regulations which dictate that the roof must sustain no more than five inches of roof crush while supporting one and a half times the weight of the vehicle. Should the roof crush exceed that five inches, negligence on the part of the manufacturer may be the issue.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Road conditions</b>. Whether natural or man-made, weather, animals or road construction can change the inherent safety of the roadways. Should poor maintenance of the road be responsible for the bus accident then a governmental entity may be held responsible. In the same way, if the road is poorly designed (sharp curves, dangerous merging lanes, etc.) negligence on the part of a governmental agency could be alleged.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Unsafe seatbelts</b>. Studies done by the NHTSA have concluded that the addition of lap belts in large buses would be unlikely to reduce injuries sustained by passengers in a head-on crash. In fact, those same studies indicate that adding lap belts might even cause additional harm such as abdominal or neck injuries, particularly in children.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIf your damages have not been satisfied, including reimbursement of any financial losses you have suffered, or if an insurance company is either denying your claim or delaying payment of your claim, you could benefit from a consultation with Gary P. Koederitz at the Koederitz Law Firm. Mr. Koederitz is an experienced Louisiana lawyer who has represented hundreds of individuals injured in accidents in Louisiana.  We have over three decades of experience helping people receive the settlement they are entitled to. Call (225) 295-9494 today for a free consultation; we will ensure your rights are fully protected while offering you the benefit of our extensive legal knowledge and experience.','Are You the Victim of a Bus Collision in Louisiana?','','publish','open','open','','are-you-the-victim-of-a-bus-collision-in-louisiana','','','2013-09-04 15:08:44','2013-09-04 15:08:44','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=40',0,'post','',0),(41,1,'2013-09-04 15:07:25','2013-09-04 15:07:25','A recent tour bus crash in Baton Rouge which closed I-10 during rush hour reminds us how very dangerous bus crashes can be due to the sheer size of these  types of vehicle as well as the number of occupants. Across the United States, approximately 1,800-2,000 buses are involved in collisions each year with the number of fatalities from these crashes averaging 250 per year. Over 20 percent of bus crashes involve another vehicle, whereas approximately 25 percent involve a collision with a stationary object, and over 50 percent are rollover accidents. Overall, negligence is the root cause of many of these bus accidents and victims of the collisions should know help is available.\n\nIf you are a parent who is worried about your child being transported by a school bus to and from school each day, you can be reassured: students riding in school buses in the U.S. are eight times safer than those riding in automobiles driven by parents or guardians. Still, bus injuries and accidents <i><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">do</span></i> occur, even in school buses, for a variety of reasons.  Some of the more common factors associated with bus accidents include:\n<ul>\n	<li><b>Driver error, including bus driver fatigue</b>. Driver error accounts for as many as 85% of all bus accidents, with fatigue being the most common form of driver error. Too many hours of consecutive driving, poor sleeping habits, navigating heavy traffic, meeting tight scheduling deadlines, making unanticipated route changes and dealing with difficult customers can all contribute to driver error, resulting in a potentially deadly accident. Inattention and driving under the influence on the part of the bus driver can also result in a tragic bus accident.</li>\n	<li><b>Driver negligence</b>. Some of the more common bus driver violations include changing lanes improperly, veering off the road, failure to yield the right of way and exceeding the speed limit with failure to yield the right-of-way being the most common.</li>\n	<li><b>Equipment failure</b>. Mechanical failures can occur in buses in the same way they occur in large commercial trucks. Defective tires or brakes or poor maintenance can be responsible for a bus accident and following an accident an emergency exit failure or unsafe gas tank could also cause injury to the passengers.</li>\n	<li><b>Roof failure</b>. Particularly in 15-passenger vans, roof crush results in 41 percent of deaths during a rollover. It is particularly important that the roof area of a bus meet all federal regulations which dictate that the roof must sustain no more than five inches of roof crush while supporting one and a half times the weight of the vehicle. Should the roof crush exceed that five inches, negligence on the part of the manufacturer may be the issue.</li>\n	<li><b>Road conditions</b>. Whether natural or man-made, weather, animals or road construction can change the inherent safety of the roadways. Should poor maintenance of the road be responsible for the bus accident then a governmental entity may be held responsible. In the same way, if the road is poorly designed (sharp curves, dangerous merging lanes, etc.) negligence on the part of a governmental agency could be alleged.</li>\n	<li><b>Unsafe seatbelts</b>. Studies done by the NHTSA have concluded that the addition of lap belts in large buses would be unlikely to reduce injuries sustained by passengers in a head-on crash. In fact, those same studies indicate that adding lap belts might even cause additional harm such as abdominal or neck injuries, particularly in children.</li>\n</ul>\nIf your damages have not been satisfied, including reimbursement of any financial losses you have suffered, or if an insurance company is either denying your claim or delaying payment of your claim, you could benefit from a consultation with Gary P. Koederitz at the Koederitz Law Firm. Mr. Koederitz is an experienced Louisiana lawyer who has represented hundreds of individuals injured in accidents in Louisiana.  We have over three decades of experience helping people receive the settlement they are entitled to. Call (225) 295-9494 today for a free consultation; we will ensure your rights are fully protected while offering you the benefit of our extensive legal knowledge and experience.','Are You the Victim of a Bus Collision in Louisiana?','','inherit','open','open','','40-revision','','','2013-09-04 15:07:25','2013-09-04 15:07:25','',40,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/40-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(42,1,'2013-08-21 10:10:14','2013-08-21 15:10:14','Louisiana is one of the few states which have shown a <i>decrease</i> in fatal motorcycle accidents over the past few years rather than the average nine percent increase across the United States as a whole.  Predictably, there are more motorcycle accidents when there are more motorcycles on the road and there are more motorcycles on the road when gas prices increase as they have done over the last decade. One phenomenon seen over that same decade is an increase in older motorcycle riders—and subsequently an increase in accidents, injuries and fatalities among the “over-forty” crowd. Historically, the primary age group for motorcycle accidents was 16-24.\r\n\r\n2008 saw a decided shift as more than half of all motorcyclists killed in a motorcycle crash were over the age of forty. A mere ten years earlier, that number was less than a third of the total motorcyclists. Changing demographics appear to be responsible for this shift in the age of motorcyclists. Motorcycles are increasingly being purchased by affluent professionals who many believe are baby boomers that may have spent several decades away from motorcycles and are now returning. Perhaps the mortgage is paid off, the children have left the nest and there just happens to be extra disposable cash just waiting to be spent on youth’s last hurrah.\r\n\r\n<b>Is There a “Typical” Motorcycle Owner?</b>\r\n\r\nToday’s “typical” motorcycle owner is over the age of forty, married, earns more than $50,000 per year in a career which is likely to be professional, technical or managerial. In the 70’s, the “typical” motorcycle owner was twenty to twenty-four years old and earned less than $17,000 per year. It would seem that the increasing age of motorcycle owners would result in fewer fatal accidents, but that does not seem to be reflected in the statistics. Instead, older motorcyclists are more likely to forego helmets and protective gear and more likely to be exceeding the speed limit.  The older motorcyclist may be chafing at the confines of a predictable life. This can make motorcycle ownership seem fun, exhilarating and a bit daring, offering a sense of freedom which cannot be gained elsewhere. Those who spend considerable time commuting may simply find that a motorcycle takes some of the drudgery out of their daily trip to and from work.\r\n\r\n<b>What Causes Motorcycle Accidents in Louisiana?</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nApproximately 75% of all motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle, most commonly a passenger vehicle. In an overwhelming number of motorcycle accidents the driver of the automobile is found to be violating the right-of-way of the motorcyclist or fails to see the rider. Automobiles changing lanes may not see the motorcyclist, resulting in a side-swipe accident with serious or fatal consequences. Underestimating the speed of an oncoming motorcyclist causes drivers to make left intersection turns in front of the cyclist while other drivers back out of driveways or parking lots without looking for the smaller motorcycle. Motorcycle riders who take to the roadways without proper training are common as riding a motorcycle requires a completely different skill set than driving a car. These inexperienced drivers can hurt themselves and others due to this lack of skill and experience. Finally, all motorcyclists are much more vulnerable to potholes in the road, inclement weather, uneven pavement, animals in the road or branches and other debris scattering the road.\r\n\r\n<b>Do You Need a Motorcycle Attorney in Louisiana?</b>\r\n\r\nIf you’ve been involved in a motorcycle crash, whether due to the negligence of another or your own inattention, it is imperative you contact an attorney from the Koederitz Law Firm. Following a motorcycle accident—and no matter which age group you fall into—you could be dealing with ever-increasing medical expenses, lost wages, property damage and pain and suffering. Gary P. Koederitz has extensive experience with motorcycle accidents, and will work hard to ensure that you receive an equitable settlement for your injuries. Mr. Koederitz is also an experienced motorcycle rider, and he understands the challenges motorcycle riders face.  Call the Koederitz Law Firm at (225) 295-9494 to have a comprehensive evaluation of your case by an attorney who is both experienced and knowledgeable with regard to motorcycle and other accidents, and whose primary concern is the protection of your rights.','The Increasing Number of Motorcycle Accidents among Older Persons in Louisiana','','publish','open','open','','the-increasing-number-of-motorcycle-accidents-among-older-persons-in-louisiana','','','2013-09-04 10:13:09','2013-09-04 15:13:09','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=42',0,'post','',0),(43,1,'2013-09-04 10:11:15','2013-09-04 15:11:15','Louisiana is one of the few states which have shown a <i>decrease</i> in fatal motorcycle accidents over the past few years rather than the average nine percent increase across the United States as a whole.  Predictably, there are more motorcycle accidents when there are more motorcycles on the road and there are more motorcycles on the road when gas prices increase as they have done over the last decade. One phenomenon seen over that same decade is an increase in older motorcycle riders—and subsequently an increase in accidents, injuries and fatalities among the “over-forty” crowd. Historically, the primary age group for motorcycle accidents was 16-24.\n\n2008 saw a decided shift as more than half of all motorcyclists killed in a motorcycle crash were over the age of forty. A mere ten years earlier, that number was less than a third of the total motorcyclists. Changing demographics appear to be responsible for this shift in the age of motorcyclists. Motorcycles are increasingly being purchased by affluent professionals who many believe are baby boomers that may have spent several decades away from motorcycles and are now returning. Perhaps the mortgage is paid off, the children have left the nest and there just happens to be extra disposable cash just waiting to be spent on youth’s last hurrah.\n\n<b>Is There a “Typical” Motorcycle Owner?</b>\n\nToday’s “typical” motorcycle owner is over the age of forty, married, earns more than $50,000 per year in a career which is likely to be professional, technical or managerial. In the 70’s, the “typical” motorcycle owner was twenty to twenty-four years old and earned less than $17,000 per year. It would seem that the increasing age of motorcycle owners would result in fewer fatal accidents, but that does not seem to be reflected in the statistics. Instead, older motorcyclists are more likely to forego helmets and protective gear and more likely to be exceeding the speed limit.  The older motorcyclist may be chafing at the confines of a predictable life. This can make motorcycle ownership seem fun, exhilarating and a bit daring, offering a sense of freedom which cannot be gained elsewhere. Those who spend considerable time commuting may simply find that a motorcycle takes some of the drudgery out of their daily trip to and from work.\n\n<b>What Causes Motorcycle Accidents in Louisiana?</b><b> </b>\n\nApproximately 75% of all motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle, most commonly a passenger vehicle. In an overwhelming number of motorcycle accidents the driver of the automobile is found to be violating the right-of-way of the motorcyclist or fails to see the rider. Automobiles changing lanes may not see the motorcyclist, resulting in a side-swipe accident with serious or fatal consequences. Underestimating the speed of an oncoming motorcyclist causes drivers to make left intersection turns in front of the cyclist while other drivers back out of driveways or parking lots without looking for the smaller motorcycle. Motorcycle riders who take to the roadways without proper training are common as riding a motorcycle requires a completely different skill set than driving a car. These inexperienced drivers can hurt themselves and others due to this lack of skill and experience. Finally, all motorcyclists are much more vulnerable to potholes in the road, inclement weather, uneven pavement, animals in the road or branches and other debris scattering the road.\n\n<b>Do You Need a Motorcycle Attorney in Louisiana?</b>\n\nIf you’ve been involved in a motorcycle crash, whether due to the negligence of another or your own inattention, it is imperative you contact an attorney from the Koederitz Law Firm. Following a motorcycle accident—and no matter which age group you fall into—you could be dealing with ever-increasing medical expenses, lost wages, property damage and pain and suffering. Gary P. Koederitz has extensive experience with motorcycle accidents, and will work hard to ensure that you receive an equitable settlement for your injuries. Mr. Koederitz is also an experienced motorcycle rider, and he understands the challenges motorcycle riders face.  Call the Koederitz Law Firm at (225) 295-9494 to have a comprehensive evaluation of your case by an attorney who is both experienced and knowledgeable with regard to motorcycle and other accidents, and whose primary concern is the protection of your rights.','The Increasing Number of Motorcycle Accidents among Older Persons in Louisiana','','inherit','open','open','','42-revision','','','2013-09-04 10:11:15','2013-09-04 15:11:15','',42,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/42-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(44,1,'2013-09-04 10:11:26','2013-09-04 15:11:26','Louisiana is one of the few states which have shown a <i>decrease</i> in fatal motorcycle accidents over the past few years rather than the average nine percent increase across the United States as a whole.  Predictably, there are more motorcycle accidents when there are more motorcycles on the road and there are more motorcycles on the road when gas prices increase as they have done over the last decade. One phenomenon seen over that same decade is an increase in older motorcycle riders—and subsequently an increase in accidents, injuries and fatalities among the “over-forty” crowd. Historically, the primary age group for motorcycle accidents was 16-24.\r\n\r\n2008 saw a decided shift as more than half of all motorcyclists killed in a motorcycle crash were over the age of forty. A mere ten years earlier, that number was less than a third of the total motorcyclists. Changing demographics appear to be responsible for this shift in the age of motorcyclists. Motorcycles are increasingly being purchased by affluent professionals who many believe are baby boomers that may have spent several decades away from motorcycles and are now returning. Perhaps the mortgage is paid off, the children have left the nest and there just happens to be extra disposable cash just waiting to be spent on youth’s last hurrah.\r\n\r\n<b>Is There a “Typical” Motorcycle Owner?</b>\r\n\r\nToday’s “typical” motorcycle owner is over the age of forty, married, earns more than $50,000 per year in a career which is likely to be professional, technical or managerial. In the 70’s, the “typical” motorcycle owner was twenty to twenty-four years old and earned less than $17,000 per year. It would seem that the increasing age of motorcycle owners would result in fewer fatal accidents, but that does not seem to be reflected in the statistics. Instead, older motorcyclists are more likely to forego helmets and protective gear and more likely to be exceeding the speed limit.  The older motorcyclist may be chafing at the confines of a predictable life. This can make motorcycle ownership seem fun, exhilarating and a bit daring, offering a sense of freedom which cannot be gained elsewhere. Those who spend considerable time commuting may simply find that a motorcycle takes some of the drudgery out of their daily trip to and from work.\r\n\r\n<b>What Causes Motorcycle Accidents in Louisiana?</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nApproximately 75% of all motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle, most commonly a passenger vehicle. In an overwhelming number of motorcycle accidents the driver of the automobile is found to be violating the right-of-way of the motorcyclist or fails to see the rider. Automobiles changing lanes may not see the motorcyclist, resulting in a side-swipe accident with serious or fatal consequences. Underestimating the speed of an oncoming motorcyclist causes drivers to make left intersection turns in front of the cyclist while other drivers back out of driveways or parking lots without looking for the smaller motorcycle. Motorcycle riders who take to the roadways without proper training are common as riding a motorcycle requires a completely different skill set than driving a car. These inexperienced drivers can hurt themselves and others due to this lack of skill and experience. Finally, all motorcyclists are much more vulnerable to potholes in the road, inclement weather, uneven pavement, animals in the road or branches and other debris scattering the road.\r\n\r\n<b>Do You Need a Motorcycle Attorney in Louisiana?</b>\r\n\r\nIf you’ve been involved in a motorcycle crash, whether due to the negligence of another or your own inattention, it is imperative you contact an attorney from the Koederitz Law Firm. Following a motorcycle accident—and no matter which age group you fall into—you could be dealing with ever-increasing medical expenses, lost wages, property damage and pain and suffering. Gary P. Koederitz has extensive experience with motorcycle accidents, and will work hard to ensure that you receive an equitable settlement for your injuries. Mr. Koederitz is also an experienced motorcycle rider, and he understands the challenges motorcycle riders face.  Call the Koederitz Law Firm at (225) 295-9494 to have a comprehensive evaluation of your case by an attorney who is both experienced and knowledgeable with regard to motorcycle and other accidents, and whose primary concern is the protection of your rights.','The Increasing Number of Motorcycle Accidents among Older Persons in Louisiana','','inherit','open','open','','42-revision-2','','','2013-09-04 10:11:26','2013-09-04 15:11:26','',42,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/42-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(45,1,'2013-09-04 10:12:39','2013-09-04 15:12:39','Louisiana is one of the few states which have shown a <i>decrease</i> in fatal motorcycle accidents over the past few years rather than the average nine percent increase across the United States as a whole.  Predictably, there are more motorcycle accidents when there are more motorcycles on the road and there are more motorcycles on the road when gas prices increase as they have done over the last decade. One phenomenon seen over that same decade is an increase in older motorcycle riders—and subsequently an increase in accidents, injuries and fatalities among the “over-forty” crowd. Historically, the primary age group for motorcycle accidents was 16-24.\n\n2008 saw a decided shift as more than half of all motorcyclists killed in a motorcycle crash were over the age of forty. A mere ten years earlier, that number was less than a third of the total motorcyclists. Changing demographics appear to be responsible for this shift in the age of motorcyclists. Motorcycles are increasingly being purchased by affluent professionals who many believe are baby boomers that may have spent several decades away from motorcycles and are now returning. Perhaps the mortgage is paid off, the children have left the nest and there just happens to be extra disposable cash just waiting to be spent on youth’s last hurrah.\n\n<b>Is There a “Typical” Motorcycle Owner?</b>\n\nToday’s “typical” motorcycle owner is over the age of forty, married, earns more than $50,000 per year in a career which is likely to be professional, technical or managerial. In the 70’s, the “typical” motorcycle owner was twenty to twenty-four years old and earned less than $17,000 per year. It would seem that the increasing age of motorcycle owners would result in fewer fatal accidents, but that does not seem to be reflected in the statistics. Instead, older motorcyclists are more likely to forego helmets and protective gear and more likely to be exceeding the speed limit.  The older motorcyclist may be chafing at the confines of a predictable life. This can make motorcycle ownership seem fun, exhilarating and a bit daring, offering a sense of freedom which cannot be gained elsewhere. Those who spend considerable time commuting may simply find that a motorcycle takes some of the drudgery out of their daily trip to and from work.\n\n<b>What Causes Motorcycle Accidents in Louisiana?</b><b> </b>\n\nApproximately 75% of all motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle, most commonly a passenger vehicle. In an overwhelming number of motorcycle accidents the driver of the automobile is found to be violating the right-of-way of the motorcyclist or fails to see the rider. Automobiles changing lanes may not see the motorcyclist, resulting in a side-swipe accident with serious or fatal consequences. Underestimating the speed of an oncoming motorcyclist causes drivers to make left intersection turns in front of the cyclist while other drivers back out of driveways or parking lots without looking for the smaller motorcycle. Motorcycle riders who take to the roadways without proper training are common as riding a motorcycle requires a completely different skill set than driving a car. These inexperienced drivers can hurt themselves and others due to this lack of skill and experience. Finally, all motorcyclists are much more vulnerable to potholes in the road, inclement weather, uneven pavement, animals in the road or branches and other debris scattering the road.\n\n<b>Do You Need a Motorcycle Attorney in Louisiana?</b>\n\nIf you’ve been involved in a motorcycle crash, whether due to the negligence of another or your own inattention, it is imperative you contact an attorney from the Koederitz Law Firm. Following a motorcycle accident—and no matter which age group you fall into—you could be dealing with ever-increasing medical expenses, lost wages, property damage and pain and suffering. Gary P. Koederitz has extensive experience with motorcycle accidents, and will work hard to ensure that you receive an equitable settlement for your injuries. Mr. Koederitz is also an experienced motorcycle rider, and he understands the challenges motorcycle riders face.  Call the Koederitz Law Firm at (225) 295-9494 to have a comprehensive evaluation of your case by an attorney who is both experienced and knowledgeable with regard to motorcycle and other accidents, and whose primary concern is the protection of your rights.','The Increasing Number of Motorcycle Accidents among Older Persons in Louisiana','','inherit','open','open','','42-autosave','','','2013-09-04 10:12:39','2013-09-04 15:12:39','',42,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/42-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(46,1,'2013-09-04 10:11:33','2013-09-04 15:11:33','Louisiana is one of the few states which have shown a <i>decrease</i> in fatal motorcycle accidents over the past few years rather than the average nine percent increase across the United States as a whole.  Predictably, there are more motorcycle accidents when there are more motorcycles on the road and there are more motorcycles on the road when gas prices increase as they have done over the last decade. One phenomenon seen over that same decade is an increase in older motorcycle riders—and subsequently an increase in accidents, injuries and fatalities among the “over-forty” crowd. Historically, the primary age group for motorcycle accidents was 16-24.\r\n\r\n2008 saw a decided shift as more than half of all motorcyclists killed in a motorcycle crash were over the age of forty. A mere ten years earlier, that number was less than a third of the total motorcyclists. Changing demographics appear to be responsible for this shift in the age of motorcyclists. Motorcycles are increasingly being purchased by affluent professionals who many believe are baby boomers that may have spent several decades away from motorcycles and are now returning. Perhaps the mortgage is paid off, the children have left the nest and there just happens to be extra disposable cash just waiting to be spent on youth’s last hurrah.\r\n\r\n<b>Is There a “Typical” Motorcycle Owner?</b>\r\n\r\nToday’s “typical” motorcycle owner is over the age of forty, married, earns more than $50,000 per year in a career which is likely to be professional, technical or managerial. In the 70’s, the “typical” motorcycle owner was twenty to twenty-four years old and earned less than $17,000 per year. It would seem that the increasing age of motorcycle owners would result in fewer fatal accidents, but that does not seem to be reflected in the statistics. Instead, older motorcyclists are more likely to forego helmets and protective gear and more likely to be exceeding the speed limit.  The older motorcyclist may be chafing at the confines of a predictable life. This can make motorcycle ownership seem fun, exhilarating and a bit daring, offering a sense of freedom which cannot be gained elsewhere. Those who spend considerable time commuting may simply find that a motorcycle takes some of the drudgery out of their daily trip to and from work.\r\n\r\n<b>What Causes Motorcycle Accidents in Louisiana?</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nApproximately 75% of all motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle, most commonly a passenger vehicle. In an overwhelming number of motorcycle accidents the driver of the automobile is found to be violating the right-of-way of the motorcyclist or fails to see the rider. Automobiles changing lanes may not see the motorcyclist, resulting in a side-swipe accident with serious or fatal consequences. Underestimating the speed of an oncoming motorcyclist causes drivers to make left intersection turns in front of the cyclist while other drivers back out of driveways or parking lots without looking for the smaller motorcycle. Motorcycle riders who take to the roadways without proper training are common as riding a motorcycle requires a completely different skill set than driving a car. These inexperienced drivers can hurt themselves and others due to this lack of skill and experience. Finally, all motorcyclists are much more vulnerable to potholes in the road, inclement weather, uneven pavement, animals in the road or branches and other debris scattering the road.\r\n\r\n<b>Do You Need a Motorcycle Attorney in Louisiana?</b>\r\n\r\nIf you’ve been involved in a motorcycle crash, whether due to the negligence of another or your own inattention, it is imperative you contact an attorney from the Koederitz Law Firm. Following a motorcycle accident—and no matter which age group you fall into—you could be dealing with ever-increasing medical expenses, lost wages, property damage and pain and suffering. Gary P. Koederitz has extensive experience with motorcycle accidents, and will work hard to ensure that you receive an equitable settlement for your injuries. Mr. Koederitz is also an experienced motorcycle rider, and he understands the challenges motorcycle riders face.  Call the Koederitz Law Firm at (225) 295-9494 to have a comprehensive evaluation of your case by an attorney who is both experienced and knowledgeable with regard to motorcycle and other accidents, and whose primary concern is the protection of your rights.','The Increasing Number of Motorcycle Accidents among Older Persons in Louisiana','','inherit','open','open','','42-revision-3','','','2013-09-04 10:11:33','2013-09-04 15:11:33','',42,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/42-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(47,1,'2013-08-13 10:13:19','2013-08-13 15:13:19','Of course, <i>any</i> vehicle accident can be traumatic, leading to serious injuries or even fatalities.  However, there are some important differences between large truck accidents and passenger vehicle accidents. Depending on which vehicle accident you were involved in, you may be dealing with differences of insurance coverage, negligent parties and the extent of the injuries sustained. Of primary importance is the size difference between the two vehicles. A loaded truck can weigh 80,000 pounds while the average passenger vehicle weighs a mere 3,000 pounds. Truck accidents are more likely to result in fatalities due to the size difference, and, overall, the compensation awarded in a trucking accident will be much higher due to those fatalities or the more severe injuries.\r\n\r\n<b>Causes of Trucking and Passenger Vehicle Accidents in Louisiana</b>\r\n\r\nA truck accident may be caused by blind spots which render smaller vehicles invisible to the driver, braking or acceleration issues, improperly secured loads or loads which are too heavy for the truck and trailer. If driver error is involved on the part of the truck driver, it will most likely relate to exhaustion or fatigue from driving too many hours.  Truck drivers may also take to the road prior to being properly trained and therefore, may lack the necessary experience to deal with hazardous road conditions and other unforeseen challenges.  Passenger vehicle drivers are more likely to cause accidents due to distractions and inattention. Eating, fiddling with the radio or GPS, talking to passengers, talking on a cell phone, tending to children, or even daydreaming can all lead to serious accidents as the driver’s attention is diverted for just a few crucial seconds.\r\n\r\n<b>Issues Relating to Liability in Louisiana</b>\r\n\r\nGenerally speaking, when two passenger vehicles collide, one driver will be deemed at fault. If you are injured by a negligent driver, you will likely file a claim against that driver in order to ensure your medical expenses, lost wages, property damages and pain and suffering are all completely covered.  Trucking accidents are much more complex as there may be several responsible parties. The truck driver may have been negligent or the company who owns the truck and employs the driver may be at fault for improperly training the driver or for faulty equipment. Even the loading company, the manufacturer of the truck and the maintenance company could all be deemed to have some liability in the accident.\r\n\r\nWhile federal law mandates that drivers are only allowed to drive a specific number of hours before taking a rest break, many companies condone the practice of allowing their drivers to keep “double” log books. This practice gets the loads delivered more quickly, increasing the financial bottom line for the trucking company.  However, the company remains responsible for exhausted truck drivers, who may be less alert than they should be.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) establishes regulations which govern interstate trucking operations.  These regulations include rules regarding the number of hours a driver is allowed to operate the truck, equipment and maintenance standards, driver qualifications, record keeping related to accidents, and minimum insurance limits.  However, the presence of federal regulations does not automatically mean that all companies and drivers comply with the regulations.  Some sources say that the FMCSA regulates over 700,000 interstate and foreign­based trucking companies, but that it can audit less than 12,000 of them per year for compliance.  Additionally, some say that trucks represent less than four percent of the vehicles on our highways, yet they are involved in over twelve percent of all highway fatality accidents.  Thus, it is extremely important that the attorney selected by one injured in a trucking accident be experienced in handling this type of case, and in enforcing the legal rights of the injured victim.  Finally, federal regulations provide minimal liability insurance limits for interstate trucking companies, but those limits are often inadequate for the damage caused by these large vehicles.\r\n\r\n<b>What Happens at the Scene of the Accident</b>\r\n\r\nIf you have an automobile accident, you will call the police, both parties will exchange insurance information and witness statements may be taken. A truck accident will likely result in the trucking company immediately dispatching lawyers to assess the scene where evidence will be gathered, photos taken, and eyewitnesses interviewed. This immediate response tends to give the trucking company a distinct advantage over those who were injured in the collision. We advise against giving a written or recorded statement to any representative of the trucking company, until you have consulted with an attorney.\r\n\r\n<b>Obtaining the Help You Need</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nWhether you have been injured in a car accident or a trucking accident, it is important that you have the skills and knowledge of an attorney from the Koederitz Law Firm to assist you in recovering the compensation you deserve.  Gary P. Koederitz has extensive experience managing the complexities of trucking accidents, and he can guide you through the legal process as painlessly and efficiently as possible.  Call (225) 295-9494 today to speak with an attorney whose primary goal will be to protect your rights.','The Key Differences between a Louisiana Trucking Accident and a Louisiana Car Accident','','publish','open','open','','the-key-differences-between-a-louisiana-trucking-accident-and-a-louisiana-car-accident','','','2013-09-04 10:16:26','2013-09-04 15:16:26','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=47',0,'post','',0),(48,1,'2013-09-04 10:16:21','2013-09-04 15:16:21','Of course, <i>any</i> vehicle accident can be traumatic, leading to serious injuries or even fatalities.  However, there are some important differences between large truck accidents and passenger vehicle accidents. Depending on which vehicle accident you were involved in, you may be dealing with differences of insurance coverage, negligent parties and the extent of the injuries sustained. Of primary importance is the size difference between the two vehicles. A loaded truck can weigh 80,000 pounds while the average passenger vehicle weighs a mere 3,000 pounds. Truck accidents are more likely to result in fatalities due to the size difference, and, overall, the compensation awarded in a trucking accident will be much higher due to those fatalities or the more severe injuries.\n\n<b>Causes of Trucking and Passenger Vehicle Accidents in Louisiana</b>\n\nA truck accident may be caused by blind spots which render smaller vehicles invisible to the driver, braking or acceleration issues, improperly secured loads or loads which are too heavy for the truck and trailer. If driver error is involved on the part of the truck driver, it will most likely relate to exhaustion or fatigue from driving too many hours.  Truck drivers may also take to the road prior to being properly trained and therefore, may lack the necessary experience to deal with hazardous road conditions and other unforeseen challenges.  Passenger vehicle drivers are more likely to cause accidents due to distractions and inattention. Eating, fiddling with the radio or GPS, talking to passengers, talking on a cell phone, tending to children, or even daydreaming can all lead to serious accidents as the driver’s attention is diverted for just a few crucial seconds.\n\n<b>Issues Relating to Liability in Louisiana</b>\n\nGenerally speaking, when two passenger vehicles collide, one driver will be deemed at fault. If you are injured by a negligent driver, you will likely file a claim against that driver in order to ensure your medical expenses, lost wages, property damages and pain and suffering are all completely covered.  Trucking accidents are much more complex as there may be several responsible parties. The truck driver may have been negligent or the company who owns the truck and employs the driver may be at fault for improperly training the driver or for faulty equipment. Even the loading company, the manufacturer of the truck and the maintenance company could all be deemed to have some liability in the accident.\n\nWhile federal law mandates that drivers are only allowed to drive a specific number of hours before taking a rest break, many companies condone the practice of allowing their drivers to keep “double” log books. This practice gets the loads delivered more quickly, increasing the financial bottom line for the trucking company.  However, the company remains responsible for exhausted truck drivers, who may be less alert than they should be.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) establishes regulations which govern interstate trucking operations.  These regulations include rules regarding the number of hours a driver is allowed to operate the truck, equipment and maintenance standards, driver qualifications, record keeping related to accidents, and minimum insurance limits.  However, the presence of federal regulations does not automatically mean that all companies and drivers comply with the regulations.  Some sources say that the FMCSA regulates over 700,000 interstate and foreign­based trucking companies, but that it can audit less than 12,000 of them per year for compliance.  Additionally, some say that trucks represent less than four percent of the vehicles on our highways, yet they are involved in over twelve percent of all highway fatality accidents.  Thus, it is extremely important that the attorney selected by one injured in a trucking accident be experienced in handling this type of case, and in enforcing the legal rights of the injured victim.  Finally, federal regulations provide minimal liability insurance limits for interstate trucking companies, but those limits are often inadequate for the damage caused by these large vehicles.\n\n<b>What Happens at the Scene of the Accident</b>\n\nIf you have an automobile accident, you will call the police, both parties will exchange insurance information and witness statements may be taken. A truck accident will likely result in the trucking company immediately dispatching lawyers to assess the scene where evidence will be gathered, photos taken, and eyewitnesses interviewed. This immediate response tends to give the trucking company a distinct advantage over those who were injured in the collision. We advise against giving a written or recorded statement to any representative of the trucking company, until you have consulted with an attorney.\n\n<b>Obtaining the Help You Need</b><b> </b>\n\nWhether you have been injured in a car accident or a trucking accident, it is important that you have the skills and knowledge of an attorney from the Koederitz Law Firm to assist you in recovering the compensation you deserve.  Gary P. Koederitz has extensive experience managing the complexities of trucking accidents, and he can guide you through the legal process as painlessly and efficiently as possible.  Call (225) 295-9494 today to speak with an attorney whose primary goal will be to protect your rights.','The Key Differences between a Louisiana Trucking Accident and a Louisiana Car Accident','','inherit','open','open','','47-revision','','','2013-09-04 10:16:21','2013-09-04 15:16:21','',47,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/47-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(49,1,'2013-08-07 11:16:36','2013-08-07 16:16:36','Louisiana is known as a \"direct action\" state which allows those injured in an accident to name the insurance company in their lawsuit.  In many cases, this can be beneficial to the injured party as juries may be more likely to award a settlement when they know an insurance company will be paying the claim rather than the defendant. However, Louisiana operates under a one-year statute of limitations for automobile or motorcycle accidents meaning the injured party has only one year from the time of the accident in which to file a claim for damages against a third party.\r\n\r\nIf you have uninsured motorist coverage, the law provides a two year “prescription period.”  However, the uninsured motorist insurer is not responsible for any damages owed to you up to the amount of the liability insurance applicable to the third party that caused the accident.  Thus, if the person that injured you has a policy of insurance which provides coverage of $15,000.00 per person for bodily injury, you will lose the right to collect the first $15,000.00 of your damages if you do not file a lawsuit within one year of the accident.\r\n\r\nGary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has years of experience dealing with the aftermath of motorcycle accidents. He understands the trauma his clients have experienced, and he will work aggressively to ensure that you receive an equitable settlement.  Mr. Koederitz will work to recover all of the damages you sustain, including pain and suffering, disability, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Call us today at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','Time Constraints When Filing an Automobile or Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Louisiana ','','publish','open','open','','time-constraints-when-filing-an-automobile-or-motorcycle-accident-lawsuit-in-louisiana','','','2013-09-04 10:18:34','2013-09-04 15:18:34','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=49',0,'post','',0),(50,1,'2013-09-04 10:17:37','2013-09-04 15:17:37','Louisiana is known as a \"direct action\" state which allows those injured in an accident to name the insurance company in their lawsuit.  In many cases, this can be beneficial to the injured party as juries may be more likely to award a settlement when they know an insurance company will be paying the claim rather than the defendant. However, Louisiana operates under a one-year statute of limitations for automobile or motorcycle accidents meaning the injured party has only one year from the time of the accident in which to file a claim for damages against a third party.\n\nIf you have uninsured motorist coverage, the law provides a two year “prescription period.”  However, the uninsured motorist insurer is not responsible for any damages owed to you up to the amount of the liability insurance applicable to the third party that caused the accident.  Thus, if the person that injured you has a policy of insurance which provides coverage of $15,000.00 per person for bodily injury, you will lose the right to collect the first $15,000.00 of your damages if you do not file a lawsuit within one year of the accident.\n\nGary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has years of experience dealing with the aftermath of motorcycle accidents. He understands the trauma his clients have experienced, and he will work aggressively to ensure that you receive an equitable settlement.  Mr. Koederitz will work to recover all of the damages you sustain, including pain and suffering, disability, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Call us today at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','Time Constraints When Filing an Automobile or Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Louisiana ','','inherit','open','open','','49-revision','','','2013-09-04 10:17:37','2013-09-04 15:17:37','',49,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/49-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(51,1,'2013-09-04 10:18:06','2013-09-04 15:18:06','Louisiana is known as a \"direct action\" state which allows those injured in an accident to name the insurance company in their lawsuit.  In many cases, this can be beneficial to the injured party as juries may be more likely to award a settlement when they know an insurance company will be paying the claim rather than the defendant. However, Louisiana operates under a one-year statute of limitations for automobile or motorcycle accidents meaning the injured party has only one year from the time of the accident in which to file a claim for damages against a third party.\r\n\r\nIf you have uninsured motorist coverage, the law provides a two year “prescription period.”  However, the uninsured motorist insurer is not responsible for any damages owed to you up to the amount of the liability insurance applicable to the third party that caused the accident.  Thus, if the person that injured you has a policy of insurance which provides coverage of $15,000.00 per person for bodily injury, you will lose the right to collect the first $15,000.00 of your damages if you do not file a lawsuit within one year of the accident.\r\n\r\nGary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has years of experience dealing with the aftermath of motorcycle accidents. He understands the trauma his clients have experienced, and he will work aggressively to ensure that you receive an equitable settlement.  Mr. Koederitz will work to recover all of the damages you sustain, including pain and suffering, disability, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Call us today at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','Time Constraints When Filing an Automobile or Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Louisiana ','','inherit','open','open','','49-revision-2','','','2013-09-04 10:18:06','2013-09-04 15:18:06','',49,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/49-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(52,1,'2013-08-02 10:18:47','2013-08-02 15:18:47','Motorcycle accident claims in Louisiana, as well as large truck accidents, are much more likely to result in fatalities than accidents involving passenger vehicles. Motorcyclists who are hit by a much larger automobile will typically suffer extremely serious injuries if they survive the crash at all. While the driver of an automobile will be protected to some extent by the metal “cage” which surrounds them as well as safety restraints and airbags, the motorcyclist has only a helmet and the leather chaps commonly worn to provide any sort of protection. This is assuming the motorcyclist is actually wearing a helmet—even though motorcycle helmets are considered to be 38 percent effective in preventing fatalities, only about half of all motorcycle riders actually wear a helmet.\r\n\r\n<b>Injuries Sustained by Motorcycle Riders in Louisiana</b>\r\n\r\nBrain trauma, spinal cord injuries, road rash which becomes infected, serious fractures, internal injuries, paralysis, amputations, concussions, herniated discs or other spine injuries, cuts, abrasions and internal injuries can result from a motorcycle accident. This level of traumatic injury can lead to years or even a lifetime of medical expenses, surgeries and rehabilitation. Motorcyclists who suffer this level of injury may never be able to resume the work they engaged in prior to the accident and may even require round-the-clock assistance. The medical expenses can exceed insurance limits leaving victims responsible for hundreds of thousands of dollars. In short, the former quality of life of a person gravely injured in a motorcycle accident may never return to anything resembling “normal.”\r\n\r\n<b>Motorcycle Accident Causes in Louisiana</b>\r\n\r\nMost motorcycle accidents happen when the driver of an automobile simply fails to see the motorcyclist, although in some cases drivers who resent sharing the roadways with motorcycles may go out of their way to actually cause an accident. Drivers may also miscalculate the speed of an oncoming motorcyclist, turning in front of him or her in an intersection, or may back out of a driveway or parking lot without seeing the motorcyclist behind them. Motorcyclists may also take a corner too fast or run into a road hazard which can lead to a single-vehicle accident. While passenger vehicles can generally recover from a pothole, branches in the road, an animal, oil spill or inclement weather, motorcyclists are much less able to do so. Riding a motorcycle may itself be a factor in recovering compensation for injuries to the rider.  In many cases, juries have a bias against motorcycle riders, believing that they drive too fast and take excessive risks.\r\n\r\nWhatever the cause of your motorcycle accident, the most important thing to do is to obtain experienced legal representation as soon after the accident as possible. The one-year statute of limitations, or “prescription” which applies to injury claims against third parties will pass quickly.  If the deadline to file suit against a third party passes, your legal claims against the third party and his or her insurer will be barred by the doctrine of “prescription.”  You will then be unable to recover your damages, including pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages, which may have been caused by the negligence of another person.  If you do have uninsured motorist coverage, the law provides a two year “prescription period.”  However, the uninsured motorist insurer is not responsible for any damages owed to you up to the amount of the liability insurance applicable to the third party that caused the accident.  Thus, if the person that injured you has a policy of insurance which provides coverage of $15,000.00 per person for bodily injury, you will lose the right to collect the first $15,000.00 of your damages if you do not file a lawsuit within one year of the accident.\r\n\r\nGary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has years of experience dealing with the aftermath of motorcycle accidents. He understands the trauma his clients have experienced, and he will work aggressively to ensure that you receive an equitable settlement.  Mr. Koederitz will work to recover all of the damages you sustain, including pain and suffering, disability, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Call us today at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries in Louisiana','','publish','open','open','','motorcycle-accidents-and-injuries-in-louisiana','','','2013-09-04 10:21:09','2013-09-04 15:21:09','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=52',0,'post','',0),(53,1,'2013-09-04 10:18:57','2013-09-04 15:18:57','','Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries in Louisiana','','inherit','open','open','','52-revision','','','2013-09-04 10:18:57','2013-09-04 15:18:57','',52,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/52-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(54,1,'2013-09-04 10:19:46','2013-09-04 15:19:46','Motorcycle accident claims in Louisiana, as well as large truck accidents, are much more likely to result in fatalities than accidents involving passenger vehicles. Motorcyclists who are hit by a much larger automobile will typically suffer extremely serious injuries if they survive the crash at all. While the driver of an automobile will be protected to some extent by the metal “cage” which surrounds them as well as safety restraints and airbags, the motorcyclist has only a helmet and the leather chaps commonly worn to provide any sort of protection. This is assuming the motorcyclist is actually wearing a helmet—even though motorcycle helmets are considered to be 38 percent effective in preventing fatalities, only about half of all motorcycle riders actually wear a helmet.\r\n\r\n<b>Injuries Sustained by Motorcycle Riders in Louisiana</b>\r\n\r\nBrain trauma, spinal cord injuries, road rash which becomes infected, serious fractures, internal injuries, paralysis, amputations, concussions, herniated discs or other spine injuries, cuts, abrasions and internal injuries can result from a motorcycle accident. This level of traumatic injury can lead to years or even a lifetime of medical expenses, surgeries and rehabilitation. Motorcyclists who suffer this level of injury may never be able to resume the work they engaged in prior to the accident and may even require round-the-clock assistance. The medical expenses can exceed insurance limits leaving victims responsible for hundreds of thousands of dollars. In short, the former quality of life of a person gravely injured in a motorcycle accident may never return to anything resembling “normal.”\r\n\r\n<b>Motorcycle Accident Causes in Louisiana</b>\r\n\r\nMost motorcycle accidents happen when the driver of an automobile simply fails to see the motorcyclist, although in some cases drivers who resent sharing the roadways with motorcycles may go out of their way to actually cause an accident. Drivers may also miscalculate the speed of an oncoming motorcyclist, turning in front of him or her in an intersection, or may back out of a driveway or parking lot without seeing the motorcyclist behind them. Motorcyclists may also take a corner too fast or run into a road hazard which can lead to a single-vehicle accident. While passenger vehicles can generally recover from a pothole, branches in the road, an animal, oil spill or inclement weather, motorcyclists are much less able to do so. Riding a motorcycle may itself be a factor in recovering compensation for injuries to the rider.  In many cases, juries have a bias against motorcycle riders, believing that they drive too fast and take excessive risks.\r\n\r\nWhatever the cause of your motorcycle accident, the most important thing to do is to obtain experienced legal representation as soon after the accident as possible. The one-year statute of limitations, or “prescription” which applies to injury claims against third parties will pass quickly.  If the deadline to file suit against a third party passes, your legal claims against the third party and his or her insurer will be barred by the doctrine of “prescription.”  You will then be unable to recover your damages, including pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages, which may have been caused by the negligence of another person.  If you do have uninsured motorist coverage, the law provides a two year “prescription period.”  However, the uninsured motorist insurer is not responsible for any damages owed to you up to the amount of the liability insurance applicable to the third party that caused the accident.  Thus, if the person that injured you has a policy of insurance which provides coverage of $15,000.00 per person for bodily injury, you will lose the right to collect the first $15,000.00 of your damages if you do not file a lawsuit within one year of the accident.\r\n\r\nGary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has years of experience dealing with the aftermath of motorcycle accidents. He understands the trauma his clients have experienced, and he will work aggressively to ensure that you receive an equitable settlement.  Mr. Koederitz will work to recover all of the damages you sustain, including pain and suffering, disability, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Call us today at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries in Louisiana','','inherit','open','open','','52-revision-2','','','2013-09-04 10:19:46','2013-09-04 15:19:46','',52,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/52-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(55,1,'2013-09-04 14:32:58','2013-09-04 14:32:58','Across the United States, eight out of every ten automobile accidents are a result of some type of inattention by the driver within three seconds of the crash. It’s hardly a surprise that distraction behind the wheel is a problem; our busy lives have us multi-tasking in nearly every activity we engage in. Many of us drive to work with the average one-way commute being approximately 25 minutes, although at least 8% of Americans have a one-way commute of one hour or longer. We also taxi children to school/sports activities and run a multitude of errands on a daily basis. Finally, even though nearly all adults agree that texting or e-mailing while driving is unacceptable, a full one-third of them continue to engage in these extremely risky behaviors. Some forms of driver inattention or distraction include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><b>Eating</b>—Due to the longer commutes to work, a large percentage of Americans eat in their vehicle from time to time. Eating accounts for over two percent of accidents caused by distractions, although that number is considerably higher for long-haul truckers whose tight deadlines have them frequently engaging in their own form of \"Meals on Wheels\".  Focusing on eating while attempting to keep at least one hand on the wheel can be a dangerous combination, and one that can be easily resolved by taking five to ten minutes to stop and eat your meal on the side of the road or other safe spot.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Changing radio stations or interacting with the GPS</b>—Traveling down the freeway at 70 mph while attempting to program a destination into your GPS system, or fiddling with the radio, are common causes of auto crashes and, dangerous near-misses.  In the same vein, adjusting climate controls, mirrors or seat positions is better done before you actually begin driving to avoid harming yourself and others.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Children, pets and friends</b>—Of course, we all love our families, friends and pets.  However, any of them can be responsible for serious distractions while driving.  In fact, having children in the car is considered to be four times as distracting as driving with only adults while an infant in the car brings nearly eight times the distraction. Mothers in particular are well-known for turning away from the wheel to hand a child a toy or juice box or even to aim a swat at a misbehaving child. It’s important to teach your children from the time they are small that driving is a serious endeavor which requires your full attention. Never ever allow pets to roam the vehicle or sit in your lap, and if you are driving with a full car load of friends or family members, ask that the noise level be kept down.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Phone use</b>—Talking on the phone is a major distraction which is responsible for over a million and a half accidents per year, and texting has, unfortunately been the key cause of many fatalities.  Remember that no phone call or text is worth a life.</li>\r\n	<li><b>Other common distractions</b>—Although it’s hard to imagine for most drivers, the majority of us have been witness to a driver applying makeup, reading a book, trying to read an unfolded map, or even typing on a laptop while behind the wheel. Keep your mind on your driving and your hands on the wheel and save your serious daydreaming for later.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIf you are the victim of an automobile accident due to an inattentive driver, and you have been left with significant injuries as a result, we can help.  Our team of legal professionals has been helping drivers injured by the negligence of others for over thirty years.  Overall, our goal is to ensure that you receive the settlement you deserve for the damages you sustained. We understand how difficult the time following an accident can be, and we want to ease your burden by helping you with the issues you will face regarding vehicle repairs, property damage settlement, obtaining proper medical treatment, etc.  Call the Koederitz Law Firm today at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation with Gary P. Koederitz, a <a title=\"Louisiana car accident attorney\" href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Louisiana car accident attorney</a> with extensive experience related to automobile accident and injury claims.','Was Driver Inattention Responsible for Your Auto Accident in Baton Rouge?','','inherit','closed','closed','','35-revision-3','','','2013-09-04 14:32:58','2013-09-04 14:32:58','',35,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/35-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(57,1,'2013-08-05 14:43:59','2013-08-05 19:43:59','Just this June, a driver was killed near Lafayette as her vehicle collided with an Amtrak train. While Amtrak may not have been responsible for this particular accident, in some cases, fatalities or serious injuries can be directly attributed to the negligence of the railroad company.  It is widely believed that an oncoming train has the capacity to stop in time to avoid an accident.  However, a train traveling fifty miles per hour with over a hundred cars can take over a mile to come to a stop.\r\n\r\nAcross the United States, a train derails, hits another train, hits a pedestrian, hits a vehicle, or damages property approximately every two hours with over 1,000 annual fatalities. A train involved in an accident may be traveling at a high rate of speed.  However, even at lesser speeds the hundreds of thousands of pounds of steel and freight have sufficient momentum to cause grave accidents. Trains quite often carry hazardous materials and on average of every two weeks a train derailment includes a serious chemical spill as well. Since 1997, the frequency of train accidents has escalated, due in large part to the increase in traffic as well as a shortage of safety equipment.\r\n\r\n<b>The Regulation of Railways</b>\r\n\r\nDespite the fact that a relatively high number of safety violations have been noted, these violations don’t necessarily have to be corrected due to the fact that railroad companies are largely self-regulated. This means that defective train equipment as well as improperly trained railway employees are much more common than we would like to believe.  Railways are regulated by the United States Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).  Although the FRA is charged with keeping the movement of people and goods by train safe, reliable, and efficient, like all regulatory agencies, it cannot watch everyone all of the time.  The FRA does collect accident data and it investigates many train accidents.\r\n\r\n<b>What is the Cost of Protecting Human Life?</b>\r\n\r\nToday’s railroads are likely using technologies developed over half a century ago as well as equipment which are severely out-of-date.  For example, there are no crossing lights or safety arms at over two-thirds of public railroad crossings. Considering over 60% of all railroad accidents occur at these public crossings, you can see this is a particularly glaring safety problem.  It is widely assumed that those persons hit at a railroad crossing must have been driving irresponsibly.  In fact, the majority of railroad crossing accidents occur due to weather conditions which lower the visibility of the driver, making them unable to see the oncoming train. Regardless of the cost to install lights and crossing arms at railroad crossings, the lives which would be saved would certainly seem to warrant the expense.\r\n\r\n<b>How the Laws Differ for Railroad Accidents</b>\r\n\r\nState negligence and civil tort laws generally govern railroad crossing crashes.  In most cases, the railroad is able to remove an injured victim’s state law claims from the state court into federal court. Additionally, some federal laws may preempt state laws and apply. One federal law which defendants frequently assert is Section 409 of Title 23 of the United States Code.  That law provides that data and other information compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying or planning safety enhancements at potential accident sites, such as railway highway crossings, is not admissible in evidence.  This law can hamper our efforts to show that a railway or other defendant was aware of the inadequacies of a crossing because of the occurrence of many previous accidents at that site.  Some court decisions provide exceptions in some circumstances, but often this law makes the prior knowledge of the dangerous condition by the defendant difficult to establish.  If it appears Federal law will prevail, your attorney may still be able to pursue your claim in state court simultaneously. Railway accidents are complex by their very nature, requiring a highly skilled attorney who is fully aware of the time constraints involved—in some cases an injured person may have only six months from the time of the accident in which to file a lawsuit. Due to the tort claims act, the appropriate governmental entity must be notified of the injury within a short period of time following the accident.\r\n\r\n<b>How the Koederitz Law Firm Can Help You</b>\r\n\r\nRailroad accidents are extremely tragic, leaving destruction and devastation in their wake.  If you or a loved one has been a victim of negligence on the part of a railway company, your best option may well be to consult with Gary P. Koederitz, a Louisiana attorney with extensive accident experience.  Mr. Koederitz has represented severely injured individuals who were involved in accidents at railway crossings.  At <a href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\">Koederitz Law Firm</a>, we will attempt to help you recover all of your damages, including physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses, lost wages, loss of wage earning capacity, disability, loss of enjoyment of life, and other damages.  If we can accept your case, we will work zealously to protect your rights and do everything we can to obtain just compensation for you.  Don\'t wait!  Call our office today at (225) 295-9494 to schedule a free initial consultation.','Railroad Accidents in Louisiana','','publish','closed','closed','','railroad-accidents-in-louisiana','','','2013-09-04 14:45:50','2013-09-04 19:45:50','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=57',0,'post','',0),(58,1,'2013-09-04 14:45:01','2013-09-04 19:45:01','Just this June, a driver was killed near Lafayette as her vehicle collided with an Amtrak train. While Amtrak may not have been responsible for this particular accident, in some cases, fatalities or serious injuries can be directly attributed to the negligence of the railroad company.  It is widely believed that an oncoming train has the capacity to stop in time to avoid an accident.  However, a train traveling fifty miles per hour with over a hundred cars can take over a mile to come to a stop.\n\nAcross the United States, a train derails, hits another train, hits a pedestrian, hits a vehicle, or damages property approximately every two hours with over 1,000 annual fatalities. A train involved in an accident may be traveling at a high rate of speed.  However, even at lesser speeds the hundreds of thousands of pounds of steel and freight have sufficient momentum to cause grave accidents. Trains quite often carry hazardous materials and on average of every two weeks a train derailment includes a serious chemical spill as well. Since 1997, the frequency of train accidents has escalated, due in large part to the increase in traffic as well as a shortage of safety equipment.\n\n<b>The Regulation of Railways</b>\n\nDespite the fact that a relatively high number of safety violations have been noted, these violations don’t necessarily have to be corrected due to the fact that railroad companies are largely self-regulated. This means that defective train equipment as well as improperly trained railway employees are much more common than we would like to believe.  Railways are regulated by the United States Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).  Although the FRA is charged with keeping the movement of people and goods by train safe, reliable, and efficient, like all regulatory agencies, it cannot watch everyone all of the time.  The FRA does collect accident data and it investigates many train accidents.\n\n<b>What is the Cost of Protecting Human Life?</b>\n\nToday’s railroads are likely using technologies developed over half a century ago as well as equipment which are severely out-of-date.  For example, there are no crossing lights or safety arms at over two-thirds of public railroad crossings. Considering over 60% of all railroad accidents occur at these public crossings, you can see this is a particularly glaring safety problem.  It is widely assumed that those persons hit at a railroad crossing must have been driving irresponsibly.  In fact, the majority of railroad crossing accidents occur due to weather conditions which lower the visibility of the driver, making them unable to see the oncoming train. Regardless of the cost to install lights and crossing arms at railroad crossings, the lives which would be saved would certainly seem to warrant the expense.\n\n<b>How the Laws Differ for Railroad Accidents</b>\n\nState negligence and civil tort laws generally govern railroad crossing crashes.  In most cases, the railroad is able to remove an injured victim’s state law claims from the state court into federal court. Additionally, some federal laws may preempt state laws and apply. One federal law which defendants frequently assert is Section 409 of Title 23 of the United States Code.  That law provides that data and other information compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying or planning safety enhancements at potential accident sites, such as railway highway crossings, is not admissible in evidence.  This law can hamper our efforts to show that a railway or other defendant was aware of the inadequacies of a crossing because of the occurrence of many previous accidents at that site.  Some court decisions provide exceptions in some circumstances, but often this law makes the prior knowledge of the dangerous condition by the defendant difficult to establish.  If it appears Federal law will prevail, your attorney may still be able to pursue your claim in state court simultaneously. Railway accidents are complex by their very nature, requiring a highly skilled attorney who is fully aware of the time constraints involved—in some cases an injured person may have only six months from the time of the accident in which to file a lawsuit. Due to the tort claims act, the appropriate governmental entity must be notified of the injury within a short period of time following the accident.\n\n<b>How the Koederitz Law Firm Can Help You</b>\n\nRailroad accidents are extremely tragic, leaving destruction and devastation in their wake.  If you or a loved one has been a victim of negligence on the part of a railway company, your best option may well be to consult with Gary P. Koederitz, a Louisiana attorney with extensive accident experience.  Mr. Koederitz has represented severely injured individuals who were involved in accidents at railway crossings.  At <a href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\">Koederitz Law Firm</a>, we will attempt to help you recover all of your damages, including physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses, lost wages, loss of wage earning capacity, disability, loss of enjoyment of life, and other damages.  If we can accept your case, we will work zealously to protect your rights and do everything we can to obtain just compensation for you.  Don\'t wait!  Call our office today at (225) 295-9494 to schedule a free initial consultation.','Railroad Accidents in Louisiana','','inherit','closed','closed','','57-revision','','','2013-09-04 14:45:01','2013-09-04 19:45:01','',57,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/57-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(59,1,'2013-08-05 14:46:09','2013-08-05 19:46:09','This July in Baton Rouge a 74-year old woman died after being hit by a dump-truck driver who then fled the scene of the accident. Unfortunately, such incidents appear to be on the rise as drivers increasingly opt for self-preservation over personal responsibility. Of those pedestrians who die from being hit by an automobile, a full twenty percent are the result of hit-and-run accidents.  Since 2001, there has been a fifteen percent increase nationwide in this type of accident.  With this in mind, it is important to consider the following:\r\n\r\n<b>Why Drivers Leave the Scene of an Accident</b>\r\n\r\nThe hit-and-run driver may not have a valid license, may be driving illegally, may be driving while under the influence, may be  uninsured, or may simply not want to deal with the consequences of their actions. Auto Club statistics attribute at least twenty percent of hit-and-run accidents to unlicensed drivers while others narrow that further, believing the large number of unlicensed illegal immigrants is a factor in the number of hit-and-run accidents. After all, if an illegal immigrant remains on the scene of the accident they not only risk legal action stemming from the accident, but possibly deportation or other consequences as well.\r\n\r\n<b>The Crime of a Hit-and-Run</b>\r\n\r\nHit-and-run is actually a secondary crime after the initial crime of the accident itself. Fleeing from the accident is a crime as well as driving without a valid license or driving under the influence. The impaired person who leaves the scene of the accident may do so with the intent of sobering up, thus incurring fewer charges, however leaving the scene is never acceptable. The law requires that even if a collision involves only property the driver is legally required to stop and make every effort to contact the other party. This means that those who run into a parked car in the mall parking lot and drive away have committed the crime of hit-and-run. The crime of hit-and-run can bring fines and even prison time, although tracking down a hit-and-run driver can be very difficult. Many drivers are unable to obtain the license plate number of the vehicle that hit them, and some cannot even describe the vehicle or the driver at all.\r\n\r\n<b>What You Should Do Following the Accident</b>\r\n\r\nIf you are able to identify the car and driver and if there was a witness to the hit-and-run, you stand a much better chance of forcing him or her to make restitution. If you are able to do so, immediately after the accident write down everything that you remember.  Include all details, no matter how unimportant they may seem at the time. Notify the police and if there were witnesses, get their name and contact information. Of course you should be checked out at the emergency room or by your family physician, even if you think you were not injured. Oftentimes the symptoms of an injury are masked by the surge of adrenaline your body experiences during an accident.\r\n\r\n<b>Call Koederitz Law Firm to Get the Help You Need</b>\r\n\r\nAfter attending to your health and notifying the police, you should speak with a knowledgeable attorney who can assess the facts of your accident and provide you with legal advice.  Gary P. Koederitz of <a href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\">Koederitz Law Firm</a> has over three decades of experience representing hundreds of individuals injured in automobile accidents.  We would like to help you through this difficult time, and we can assist you with the insurance claims process.  We want to ensure that your legal rights are fully protected, and we want to obtain compensation for you for all damages you suffer, including any pain and suffering, mental distress, property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.  Call us at (225) 295-9494 today to schedule your free initial consultation.','Are You the Victim of a Hit and Run Accident in Louisiana?','','publish','closed','closed','','are-you-the-victim-of-a-hit-and-run-accident-in-louisiana','','','2013-09-04 14:48:35','2013-09-04 19:48:35','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=59',0,'post','',0),(60,1,'2013-09-04 14:47:11','2013-09-04 19:47:11','This July in Baton Rouge a 74-year old woman died after being hit by a dump-truck driver who then fled the scene of the accident. Unfortunately, such incidents appear to be on the rise as drivers increasingly opt for self-preservation over personal responsibility. Of those pedestrians who die from being hit by an automobile, a full twenty percent are the result of hit-and-run accidents.  Since 2001, there has been a fifteen percent increase nationwide in this type of accident.  With this in mind, it is important to consider the following:\n\n<b>Why Drivers Leave the Scene of an Accident</b>\n\nThe hit-and-run driver may not have a valid license, may be driving illegally, may be driving while under the influence, may be  uninsured, or may simply not want to deal with the consequences of their actions. Auto Club statistics attribute at least twenty percent of hit-and-run accidents to unlicensed drivers while others narrow that further, believing the large number of unlicensed illegal immigrants is a factor in the number of hit-and-run accidents. After all, if an illegal immigrant remains on the scene of the accident they not only risk legal action stemming from the accident, but possibly deportation or other consequences as well.\n\n<b>The Crime of a Hit-and-Run</b>\n\nHit-and-run is actually a secondary crime after the initial crime of the accident itself. Fleeing from the accident is a crime as well as driving without a valid license or driving under the influence. The impaired person who leaves the scene of the accident may do so with the intent of sobering up, thus incurring fewer charges, however leaving the scene is never acceptable. The law requires that even if a collision involves only property the driver is legally required to stop and make every effort to contact the other party. This means that those who run into a parked car in the mall parking lot and drive away have committed the crime of hit-and-run. The crime of hit-and-run can bring fines and even prison time, although tracking down a hit-and-run driver can be very difficult. Many drivers are unable to obtain the license plate number of the vehicle that hit them, and some cannot even describe the vehicle or the driver at all.\n\n<b>What You Should Do Following the Accident</b>\n\nIf you are able to identify the car and driver and if there was a witness to the hit-and-run, you stand a much better chance of forcing him or her to make restitution. If you are able to do so, immediately after the accident write down everything that you remember.  Include all details, no matter how unimportant they may seem at the time. Notify the police and if there were witnesses, get their name and contact information. Of course you should be checked out at the emergency room or by your family physician, even if you think you were not injured. Oftentimes the symptoms of an injury are masked by the surge of adrenaline your body experiences during an accident.\n\n<b>Call Koederitz Law Firm to Get the Help You Need</b>\n\nAfter attending to your health and notifying the police, you should speak with a knowledgeable attorney who can assess the facts of your accident and provide you with legal advice.  Gary P. Koederitz of <a href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\">Koederitz Law Firm</a> has over three decades of experience representing hundreds of individuals injured in automobile accidents.  We would like to help you through this difficult time, and we can assist you with the insurance claims process.  We want to ensure that your legal rights are fully protected, and we want to obtain compensation for you for all damages you suffer, including any pain and suffering, mental distress, property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.  Call us at (225) 295-9494 today to schedule your free initial consultation.','Are You the Victim of a Hit and Run Accident in Louisiana?','','inherit','closed','closed','','59-revision','','','2013-09-04 14:47:11','2013-09-04 19:47:11','',59,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/59-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(61,1,'2013-09-04 14:48:27','2013-09-04 19:48:27','This July in Baton Rouge a 74-year old woman died after being hit by a dump-truck driver who then fled the scene of the accident. Unfortunately, such incidents appear to be on the rise as drivers increasingly opt for self-preservation over personal responsibility. Of those pedestrians who die from being hit by an automobile, a full twenty percent are the result of hit-and-run accidents.  Since 2001, there has been a fifteen percent increase nationwide in this type of accident.  With this in mind, it is important to consider the following:\r\n\r\n<b>Why Drivers Leave the Scene of an Accident</b>\r\n\r\nThe hit-and-run driver may not have a valid license, may be driving illegally, may be driving while under the influence, may be  uninsured, or may simply not want to deal with the consequences of their actions. Auto Club statistics attribute at least twenty percent of hit-and-run accidents to unlicensed drivers while others narrow that further, believing the large number of unlicensed illegal immigrants is a factor in the number of hit-and-run accidents. After all, if an illegal immigrant remains on the scene of the accident they not only risk legal action stemming from the accident, but possibly deportation or other consequences as well.\r\n\r\n<b>The Crime of a Hit-and-Run</b>\r\n\r\nHit-and-run is actually a secondary crime after the initial crime of the accident itself. Fleeing from the accident is a crime as well as driving without a valid license or driving under the influence. The impaired person who leaves the scene of the accident may do so with the intent of sobering up, thus incurring fewer charges, however leaving the scene is never acceptable. The law requires that even if a collision involves only property the driver is legally required to stop and make every effort to contact the other party. This means that those who run into a parked car in the mall parking lot and drive away have committed the crime of hit-and-run. The crime of hit-and-run can bring fines and even prison time, although tracking down a hit-and-run driver can be very difficult. Many drivers are unable to obtain the license plate number of the vehicle that hit them, and some cannot even describe the vehicle or the driver at all.\r\n\r\n<b>What You Should Do Following the Accident</b>\r\n\r\nIf you are able to identify the car and driver and if there was a witness to the hit-and-run, you stand a much better chance of forcing him or her to make restitution. If you are able to do so, immediately after the accident write down everything that you remember.  Include all details, no matter how unimportant they may seem at the time. Notify the police and if there were witnesses, get their name and contact information. Of course you should be checked out at the emergency room or by your family physician, even if you think you were not injured. Oftentimes the symptoms of an injury are masked by the surge of adrenaline your body experiences during an accident.\r\n\r\n<b>Call Koederitz Law Firm to Get the Help You Need</b>\r\n\r\nAfter attending to your health and notifying the police, you should speak with a knowledgeable attorney who can assess the facts of your accident and provide you with legal advice.  Gary P. Koederitz of <a href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\">Koederitz Law Firm</a> has over three decades of experience representing hundreds of individuals injured in automobile accidents.  We would like to help you through this difficult time, and we can assist you with the insurance claims process.  We want to ensure that your legal rights are fully protected, and we want to obtain compensation for you for all damages you suffer, including any pain and suffering, mental distress, property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.  Call us at (225) 295-9494 today to schedule your free initial consultation.','Are You the Victim of a Hit and Run Accident in Louisiana?','','inherit','closed','closed','','59-revision-2','','','2013-09-04 14:48:27','2013-09-04 19:48:27','',59,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/59-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(62,1,'2013-08-10 14:48:40','2013-08-10 19:48:40','Although head-on collisions are certainly the deadliest type of automobile accident, side-impact collisions can also be extremely serious, accounting for nearly a fourth of all crashes in the United States. In fact, over ten thousand Americans die annually as the result of a side-impact collision, and many more suffer serious, even lifelong injuries and disabilities. In the past twenty years, the number of side-impact fatalities has risen sharply, likely due to higher rates of speed and the increasing number of SUV’s on the road. Some call a side-impact collision a “T-bone” as the front of one vehicle strikes the side of the other.\r\n\r\nThe extent of the injuries may relate to the speed the oncoming vehicle was traveling as well as the angle and which area is struck. The relative size and weight of both vehicles is also a factor in the severity of the accident. When a taller SUV or pickup truck hits a low-to-the-ground sports car, the primary area of impact is likely to be the driver or passenger’s head, leading to serious brain injuries.\r\n\r\n<b>The Seriousness of a Side-Impact Collision</b>\r\n\r\nWhen the vehicle is hit squarely in the middle, it is likely the injuries will be more serious than if it is hit in the trunk region. Overall, there is simply no protection for the driver of a t-boned vehicle other than side-impact airbags.  Unfortunately, this equipment is usually only installed in very expensive vehicles.  One in three child fatalities are due to a side-impact collision.  Even if the child is properly restrained in an approved car seat, there is inadequate protection to shield them from an oncoming vehicle.\r\n\r\nIn many cases the vehicle which is hit will spin around, perhaps being pushed into oncoming traffic, compounding the potential injuries. If all passenger vehicles were equipped with side airbags, it is estimated the fatality rate from side-impact collisions would decrease at least 37 percent. However, because side airbags are designed for adult passengers, they may not offer sufficient protection to a much smaller child and could even cause injury.\r\n\r\n<b>Where Side-Impact Collisions Occur in Louisiana</b>\r\n\r\nSide-impact collisions usually occur in intersections. The driver who strikes the automobile traveling through the intersection may be exceeding the speed limit, ignoring the other driver’s right-of-way or simply not paying proper attention to the surrounding traffic. In some cases the accident is a result of inadequate traffic signage as well. In other cases the driver of the vehicle which is struck has ignored a red light or other traffic control, entering the intersection despite oncoming traffic. Those who routinely accelerate when approaching a yellow traffic light are at a much higher risk of being involved in a side-impact collision.\r\n\r\n<b>Injuries Likely Following a Side-Impact Collision</b>\r\n\r\nThe person sitting on the side of the vehicle that is struck may receive the most severe injuries, although other passengers can be gravely injured as well. Head trauma often occurs during a side-impact collision as the victim’s head is whipped violently from side to side, slamming into the window glass of the door or even the door frame or B pillar. This type of head injury can result in long-term brain trauma, dizziness, chronic headaches, loss of memory or other cognitive issues. Head, neck and chest injuries as well as injuries to the legs and arms are likely. These injuries may include bruises, fractures, cuts and internal injuries ranging from relatively minor to life-threatening.  Unfortunately, many individuals involved in side-impact collisions sustain spinal injuries, including herniated or ruptured discs in the neck, mid-back, or lower back.  These injuries can require surgery, and can result in lifetime disability.\r\n\r\n<b>We Can Help!</b>\r\n\r\nThe Koederitz Law Firm is a Louisiana law firm located in Baton Rouge.  Gary P. Koederitz has over thirty years of experience representing injured individuals in all types of automobile or other vehicular accidents, including side-impact collisions. Because negligence is a primary factor in side-impact collisions, contacting an experienced lawyer can be the most important thing you can do following an accident. At Koederitz Law Firm, we want to ensure that you receive the best representation possible.  We will attempt to recover any damages you have sustained, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, property damage, and other damages caused by another driver’s negligence. Call us at (225) 295-9494 to speak with a knowledgeable and experienced attorney about your personal injury claim.','Side-Impact Collisions Are Responsible for Nearly a Quarter of all Louisiana Auto Accidents','','publish','closed','closed','','side-impact-collisionresponsible-for-nearly-a-quarter-of-all-louisiana-auto-accidents','','','2013-09-04 14:59:00','2013-09-04 19:59:00','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=62',0,'post','',0),(63,1,'2013-09-04 14:51:42','2013-09-04 19:51:42','Although head-on collisions are certainly the deadliest type of automobile accident, side-impact collisions can also be extremely serious, accounting for nearly a fourth of all crashes in the United States. In fact, over ten thousand Americans die annually as the result of a side-impact collision, and many more suffer serious, even lifelong injuries and disabilities. In the past twenty years, the number of side-impact fatalities has risen sharply, likely due to higher rates of speed and the increasing number of SUV’s on the road. Some call a side-impact collision a “T-bone” as the front of one vehicle strikes the side of the other.\n\nThe extent of the injuries may relate to the speed the oncoming vehicle was traveling as well as the angle and which area is struck. The relative size and weight of both vehicles is also a factor in the severity of the accident. When a taller SUV or pickup truck hits a low-to-the-ground sports car, the primary area of impact is likely to be the driver or passenger’s head, leading to serious brain injuries.\n\n<b>The Seriousness of a Side-Impact Collision</b>\n\nWhen the vehicle is hit squarely in the middle, it is likely the injuries will be more serious than if it is hit in the trunk region. Overall, there is simply no protection for the driver of a t-boned vehicle other than side-impact airbags.  Unfortunately, this equipment is usually only installed in very expensive vehicles.  One in three child fatalities are due to a side-impact collision.  Even if the child is properly restrained in an approved car seat, there is inadequate protection to shield them from an oncoming vehicle.\n\nIn many cases the vehicle which is hit will spin around, perhaps being pushed into oncoming traffic, compounding the potential injuries. If all passenger vehicles were equipped with side airbags, it is estimated the fatality rate from side-impact collisions would decrease at least 37 percent. However, because side airbags are designed for adult passengers, they may not offer sufficient protection to a much smaller child and could even cause injury.\n\n<b>Where Side-Impact Collisions Occur</b>\n\nSide-impact collisions usually occur in intersections. The driver who strikes the automobile traveling through the intersection may be exceeding the speed limit, ignoring the other driver’s right-of-way or simply not paying proper attention to the surrounding traffic. In some cases the accident is a result of inadequate traffic signage as well. In other cases the driver of the vehicle which is struck has ignored a red light or other traffic control, entering the intersection despite oncoming traffic. Those who routinely accelerate when approaching a yellow traffic light are at a much higher risk of being involved in a side-impact collision.\n\n<b>Injuries Likely Following a Side-Impact Collision</b>\n\nThe person sitting on the side of the vehicle that is struck may receive the most severe injuries, although other passengers can be gravely injured as well. Head trauma often occurs during a side-impact collision as the victim’s head is whipped violently from side to side, slamming into the window glass of the door or even the door frame or B pillar. This type of head injury can result in long-term brain trauma, dizziness, chronic headaches, loss of memory or other cognitive issues. Head, neck and chest injuries as well as injuries to the legs and arms are likely. These injuries may include bruises, fractures, cuts and internal injuries ranging from relatively minor to life-threatening.  Unfortunately, many individuals involved in side-impact collisions sustain spinal injuries, including herniated or ruptured discs in the neck, mid-back, or lower back.  These injuries can require surgery, and can result in lifetime disability.\n\n<b>We Can Help!</b>\n\nThe Koederitz Law Firm is a Louisiana law firm located in Baton Rouge.  Gary P. Koederitz has over thirty years of experience representing injured individuals in all types of automobile or other vehicular accidents, including side-impact collisions. Because negligence is a primary factor in side-impact collisions, contacting an experienced lawyer can be the most important thing you can do following an accident. At Koederitz Law Firm, we want to ensure that you receive the best representation possible.  We will attempt to recover any damages you have sustained, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, property damage, and other damages caused by another driver’s negligence. Call us at (225) 295-9494 to speak with a knowledgeable and experienced attorney about your personal injury claim.','Side-Impact CollisionResponsible for Nearly a Quarter of all Louisiana Auto Accidents','','inherit','closed','closed','','62-revision','','','2013-09-04 14:51:42','2013-09-04 19:51:42','',62,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/62-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(64,1,'2013-09-04 14:56:20','2013-09-04 19:56:20','Although head-on collisions are certainly the deadliest type of automobile accident, side-impact collisions can also be extremely serious, accounting for nearly a fourth of all crashes in the United States. In fact, over ten thousand Americans die annually as the result of a side-impact collision, and many more suffer serious, even lifelong injuries and disabilities. In the past twenty years, the number of side-impact fatalities has risen sharply, likely due to higher rates of speed and the increasing number of SUV’s on the road. Some call a side-impact collision a “T-bone” as the front of one vehicle strikes the side of the other.\n\nThe extent of the injuries may relate to the speed the oncoming vehicle was traveling as well as the angle and which area is struck. The relative size and weight of both vehicles is also a factor in the severity of the accident. When a taller SUV or pickup truck hits a low-to-the-ground sports car, the primary area of impact is likely to be the driver or passenger’s head, leading to serious brain injuries.\n\n<b>The Seriousness of a Side-Impact Collision</b>\n\nWhen the vehicle is hit squarely in the middle, it is likely the injuries will be more serious than if it is hit in the trunk region. Overall, there is simply no protection for the driver of a t-boned vehicle other than side-impact airbags.  Unfortunately, this equipment is usually only installed in very expensive vehicles.  One in three child fatalities are due to a side-impact collision.  Even if the child is properly restrained in an approved car seat, there is inadequate protection to shield them from an oncoming vehicle.\n\nIn many cases the vehicle which is hit will spin around, perhaps being pushed into oncoming traffic, compounding the potential injuries. If all passenger vehicles were equipped with side airbags, it is estimated the fatality rate from side-impact collisions would decrease at least 37 percent. However, because side airbags are designed for adult passengers, they may not offer sufficient protection to a much smaller child and could even cause injury.\n\n<b>Where Side-Impact Collisions Occur in Louisiana</b>\n\nSide-impact collisions usually occur in intersections. The driver who strikes the automobile traveling through the intersection may be exceeding the speed limit, ignoring the other driver’s right-of-way or simply not paying proper attention to the surrounding traffic. In some cases the accident is a result of inadequate traffic signage as well. In other cases the driver of the vehicle which is struck has ignored a red light or other traffic control, entering the intersection despite oncoming traffic. Those who routinely accelerate when approaching a yellow traffic light are at a much higher risk of being involved in a side-impact collision.\n\n<b>Injuries Likely Following a Side-Impact Collision</b>\n\nThe person sitting on the side of the vehicle that is struck may receive the most severe injuries, although other passengers can be gravely injured as well. Head trauma often occurs during a side-impact collision as the victim’s head is whipped violently from side to side, slamming into the window glass of the door or even the door frame or B pillar. This type of head injury can result in long-term brain trauma, dizziness, chronic headaches, loss of memory or other cognitive issues. Head, neck and chest injuries as well as injuries to the legs and arms are likely. These injuries may include bruises, fractures, cuts and internal injuries ranging from relatively minor to life-threatening.  Unfortunately, many individuals involved in side-impact collisions sustain spinal injuries, including herniated or ruptured discs in the neck, mid-back, or lower back.  These injuries can require surgery, and can result in lifetime disability.\n\n<b>We Can Help!</b>\n\nThe Koederitz Law Firm is a Louisiana law firm located in Baton Rouge.  Gary P. Koederitz has over thirty years of experience representing injured individuals in all types of automobile or other vehicular accidents, including side-impact collisions. Because negligence is a primary factor in side-impact collisions, contacting an experienced lawyer can be the most important thing you can do following an accident. At Koederitz Law Firm, we want to ensure that you receive the best representation possible.  We will attempt to recover any damages you have sustained, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, property damage, and other damages caused by another driver’s negligence. Call us at (225) 295-9494 to speak with a knowledgeable and experienced attorney about your personal injury claim.','Side-Impact Collisions Are Responsible for Nearly a Quarter of all Louisiana Auto Accidents','','inherit','closed','closed','','62-autosave','','','2013-09-04 14:56:20','2013-09-04 19:56:20','',62,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/62-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(65,1,'2013-09-04 14:53:04','2013-09-04 19:53:04','Although head-on collisions are certainly the deadliest type of automobile accident, side-impact collisions can also be extremely serious, accounting for nearly a fourth of all crashes in the United States. In fact, over ten thousand Americans die annually as the result of a side-impact collision, and many more suffer serious, even lifelong injuries and disabilities. In the past twenty years, the number of side-impact fatalities has risen sharply, likely due to higher rates of speed and the increasing number of SUV’s on the road. Some call a side-impact collision a “T-bone” as the front of one vehicle strikes the side of the other.\r\n\r\nThe extent of the injuries may relate to the speed the oncoming vehicle was traveling as well as the angle and which area is struck. The relative size and weight of both vehicles is also a factor in the severity of the accident. When a taller SUV or pickup truck hits a low-to-the-ground sports car, the primary area of impact is likely to be the driver or passenger’s head, leading to serious brain injuries.\r\n\r\n<b>The Seriousness of a Side-Impact Collision</b>\r\n\r\nWhen the vehicle is hit squarely in the middle, it is likely the injuries will be more serious than if it is hit in the trunk region. Overall, there is simply no protection for the driver of a t-boned vehicle other than side-impact airbags.  Unfortunately, this equipment is usually only installed in very expensive vehicles.  One in three child fatalities are due to a side-impact collision.  Even if the child is properly restrained in an approved car seat, there is inadequate protection to shield them from an oncoming vehicle.\r\n\r\nIn many cases the vehicle which is hit will spin around, perhaps being pushed into oncoming traffic, compounding the potential injuries. If all passenger vehicles were equipped with side airbags, it is estimated the fatality rate from side-impact collisions would decrease at least 37 percent. However, because side airbags are designed for adult passengers, they may not offer sufficient protection to a much smaller child and could even cause injury.\r\n\r\n<b>Where Side-Impact Collisions Occur</b>\r\n\r\nSide-impact collisions usually occur in intersections. The driver who strikes the automobile traveling through the intersection may be exceeding the speed limit, ignoring the other driver’s right-of-way or simply not paying proper attention to the surrounding traffic. In some cases the accident is a result of inadequate traffic signage as well. In other cases the driver of the vehicle which is struck has ignored a red light or other traffic control, entering the intersection despite oncoming traffic. Those who routinely accelerate when approaching a yellow traffic light are at a much higher risk of being involved in a side-impact collision.\r\n\r\n<b>Injuries Likely Following a Side-Impact Collision</b>\r\n\r\nThe person sitting on the side of the vehicle that is struck may receive the most severe injuries, although other passengers can be gravely injured as well. Head trauma often occurs during a side-impact collision as the victim’s head is whipped violently from side to side, slamming into the window glass of the door or even the door frame or B pillar. This type of head injury can result in long-term brain trauma, dizziness, chronic headaches, loss of memory or other cognitive issues. Head, neck and chest injuries as well as injuries to the legs and arms are likely. These injuries may include bruises, fractures, cuts and internal injuries ranging from relatively minor to life-threatening.  Unfortunately, many individuals involved in side-impact collisions sustain spinal injuries, including herniated or ruptured discs in the neck, mid-back, or lower back.  These injuries can require surgery, and can result in lifetime disability.\r\n\r\n<b>We Can Help!</b>\r\n\r\nThe Koederitz Law Firm is a Louisiana law firm located in Baton Rouge.  Gary P. Koederitz has over thirty years of experience representing injured individuals in all types of automobile or other vehicular accidents, including side-impact collisions. Because negligence is a primary factor in side-impact collisions, contacting an experienced lawyer can be the most important thing you can do following an accident. At Koederitz Law Firm, we want to ensure that you receive the best representation possible.  We will attempt to recover any damages you have sustained, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, property damage, and other damages caused by another driver’s negligence. Call us at (225) 295-9494 to speak with a knowledgeable and experienced attorney about your personal injury claim.','Side-Impact CollisionResponsible for Nearly a Quarter of all Louisiana Auto Accidents','','inherit','closed','closed','','62-revision-2','','','2013-09-04 14:53:04','2013-09-04 19:53:04','',62,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/62-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(66,1,'2013-08-20 15:23:47','2013-08-20 20:23:47','The first auto accident ever formally recorded occurred in 1891 in Ohio; James Lambert’s car hit a tree root in the road, sending it careening into a nearby hitching post. Lambert’s injuries were minor—a good thing for the rest of us as he went on to patent over six hundred inventions, primarily related to the auto industry. Although major vehicle safety improvements have taken place since 1891, the number of vehicles on the highways has also risen dramatically. There are currently 250 million registered passenger cars in the United States. Today’s statistics say that most of us will be involved in at least one serious car collision during our lifetime, in addition to minor fender-benders.\r\n\r\n<b>Is Your Car Accident-Prone?</b>\r\n\r\nRecent studies show that certain makes and models of vehicles are more likely to be involved in a collision than others. When we think of an accident-prone car, most of us think of a high-end sports car with a powerful engine and fast acceleration.  Today’s list of accident-prone vehicles is topped by the Toyota Scion TC, a sporty vehicle manufactured by Toyota. Other cars which made the list include the Chevy Cobalt, Mitsubishi Galant, Hyundai Tiburon, Honda Civic and Subaru Impreza. These cars are not engaged in more than their fair share of collisions because they are unsafe, but rather because they offer an affordable, yet high-performance vehicle which is generally purchased by younger drivers. An Australian survey found that black vehicles are 12 percent more likely to be involved in a car collision, while hybrids are 25 percent less likely to be involved in a crash.\r\n\r\n<b>What are the Causes of Auto Accidents?</b>\r\n\r\nDriver error is considered to be the primary cause of auto accidents.  Driver errors   include such things as passing unsafely, exceeding the speed limit, failure to yield, running stop signs or stop lights, and tailgating other drivers. Most drivers know better than to engage in such behavior, but may do so anyway. Distracted driving is quickly moving up the list, coming in as the second most common reason for auto collisions. We live in a crazy-busy world, and therefore may engage in multi-tasking while behind the wheel. We eat, change radio stations, set our GPS devices, scold the children, turn around to see what’s happening in the back seat, visit with other passengers, talk on our cell phones and daydream, all when we should be concentrating on one thing—driving. Anything which takes our attention away from driving can lead to an accident with potentially serious consequences.\r\n\r\nAlthough the statistics vary, between 15 and 30 percent of all auto accidents may be caused by an impaired driver, despite the fact that most states have cracked down on drunk driving with enhanced penalties. Weather conditions are also a significant  factor in auto accidents; drivers may have their vision inhibited through rain, fog or snow, or the roadways may be icy or slick. Strong cross-winds can also be a cause of  auto accidents. When driving in inclement weather, slow down and leave more room between yourself and other drivers to avoid a weather-related accident. Make sure your tires have sufficient tread depth, to give you proper traction on a wet roadway.  Design flaws in roads or intersections can cause accidents as can trees or bushes which have been allowed to grow into the road, obscuring drivers’ vision. Depending on where you live, animals in the road may also be a factor in auto accidents. Finally, driver fatigue is a cause of auto accidents, accounting for over 100,000 accidents per year.\r\n\r\nIf you are the victim of an automobile accident we want to help you. We at Koederitz Law Firm understand the anxiety and stress a car crash brings and we want to alleviate as much of that stress as possible.  We have been helping  those injured in car accidents for thirty years,  and we have the necessary skills to ensure that your legal rights are fully protected. Don’t wait—call (225) 295-9494 today to speak with a   Louisiana   attorney who is experienced in representing injured clients, and who will assess your individual situation and clearly explain all of your options.','What You May Not Know About the Causes of Automobile Accidents in Louisiana','','publish','closed','closed','','what-you-may-not-know-about-the-causes-of-automobile-accidents-in-louisiana','','','2013-09-05 15:28:30','2013-09-05 20:28:30','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=66',0,'post','',0),(67,1,'2013-09-05 15:26:50','2013-09-05 20:26:50','The first auto accident ever formally recorded occurred in 1891 in Ohio; James Lambert’s car hit a tree root in the road, sending it careening into a nearby hitching post. Lambert’s injuries were minor—a good thing for the rest of us as he went on to patent over six hundred inventions, primarily related to the auto industry. Although major vehicle safety improvements have taken place since 1891, the number of vehicles on the highways has also risen dramatically. There are currently 250 million registered passenger cars in the United States. Today’s statistics say that most of us will be involved in at least one serious car collision during our lifetime, in addition to minor fender-benders.\n\n<b>Is Your Car Accident-Prone?</b>\n\nRecent studies show that certain makes and models of vehicles are more likely to be involved in a collision than others. When we think of an accident-prone car, most of us think of a high-end sports car with a powerful engine and fast acceleration.  Today’s list of accident-prone vehicles is topped by the Toyota Scion TC, a sporty vehicle manufactured by Toyota. Other cars which made the list include the Chevy Cobalt, Mitsubishi Galant, Hyundai Tiburon, Honda Civic and Subaru Impreza. These cars are not engaged in more than their fair share of collisions because they are unsafe, but rather because they offer an affordable, yet high-performance vehicle which is generally purchased by younger drivers. An Australian survey found that black vehicles are 12 percent more likely to be involved in a car collision, while hybrids are 25 percent less likely to be involved in a crash.\n\n<b>What are the Causes of Auto Accidents?</b>\n\nDriver error is considered to be the primary cause of auto accidents.  Driver errors   include such things as passing unsafely, exceeding the speed limit, failure to yield, running stop signs or stop lights, and tailgating other drivers. Most drivers know better than to engage in such behavior, but may do so anyway. Distracted driving is quickly moving up the list, coming in as the second most common reason for auto collisions. We live in a crazy-busy world, and therefore may engage in multi-tasking while behind the wheel. We eat, change radio stations, set our GPS devices, scold the children, turn around to see what’s happening in the back seat, visit with other passengers, talk on our cell phones and daydream, all when we should be concentrating on one thing—driving. Anything which takes our attention away from driving can lead to an accident with potentially serious consequences.\n\nAlthough the statistics vary, between 15 and 30 percent of all auto accidents may be caused by an impaired driver, despite the fact that most states have cracked down on drunk driving with enhanced penalties. Weather conditions are also a significant  factor in auto accidents; drivers may have their vision inhibited through rain, fog or snow, or the roadways may be icy or slick. Strong cross-winds can also be a cause of  auto accidents. When driving in inclement weather, slow down and leave more room between yourself and other drivers to avoid a weather-related accident. Make sure your tires have sufficient tread depth, to give you proper traction on a wet roadway.  Design flaws in roads or intersections can cause accidents as can trees or bushes which have been allowed to grow into the road, obscuring drivers’ vision. Depending on where you live, animals in the road may also be a factor in auto accidents. Finally, driver fatigue is a cause of auto accidents, accounting for over 100,000 accidents per year.\n\nIf you are the victim of an automobile accident we want to help you. We at Koederitz Law Firm understand the anxiety and stress a car crash brings and we want to alleviate as much of that stress as possible.  We have been helping  those injured in car accidents for thirty years,  and we have the necessary skills to ensure that your legal rights are fully protected. Don’t wait—call (225) 295-9494 today to speak with a   Louisiana   attorney who is experienced in representing injured clients, and who will assess your individual situation and clearly explain all of your options.','','','inherit','closed','closed','','66-revision','','','2013-09-05 15:26:50','2013-09-05 20:26:50','',66,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/66-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(68,1,'2013-09-05 15:28:21','2013-09-05 20:28:21','The first auto accident ever formally recorded occurred in 1891 in Ohio; James Lambert’s car hit a tree root in the road, sending it careening into a nearby hitching post. Lambert’s injuries were minor—a good thing for the rest of us as he went on to patent over six hundred inventions, primarily related to the auto industry. Although major vehicle safety improvements have taken place since 1891, the number of vehicles on the highways has also risen dramatically. There are currently 250 million registered passenger cars in the United States. Today’s statistics say that most of us will be involved in at least one serious car collision during our lifetime, in addition to minor fender-benders.\n\n<b>Is Your Car Accident-Prone?</b>\n\nRecent studies show that certain makes and models of vehicles are more likely to be involved in a collision than others. When we think of an accident-prone car, most of us think of a high-end sports car with a powerful engine and fast acceleration.  Today’s list of accident-prone vehicles is topped by the Toyota Scion TC, a sporty vehicle manufactured by Toyota. Other cars which made the list include the Chevy Cobalt, Mitsubishi Galant, Hyundai Tiburon, Honda Civic and Subaru Impreza. These cars are not engaged in more than their fair share of collisions because they are unsafe, but rather because they offer an affordable, yet high-performance vehicle which is generally purchased by younger drivers. An Australian survey found that black vehicles are 12 percent more likely to be involved in a car collision, while hybrids are 25 percent less likely to be involved in a crash.\n\n<b>What are the Causes of Auto Accidents?</b>\n\nDriver error is considered to be the primary cause of auto accidents.  Driver errors   include such things as passing unsafely, exceeding the speed limit, failure to yield, running stop signs or stop lights, and tailgating other drivers. Most drivers know better than to engage in such behavior, but may do so anyway. Distracted driving is quickly moving up the list, coming in as the second most common reason for auto collisions. We live in a crazy-busy world, and therefore may engage in multi-tasking while behind the wheel. We eat, change radio stations, set our GPS devices, scold the children, turn around to see what’s happening in the back seat, visit with other passengers, talk on our cell phones and daydream, all when we should be concentrating on one thing—driving. Anything which takes our attention away from driving can lead to an accident with potentially serious consequences.\n\nAlthough the statistics vary, between 15 and 30 percent of all auto accidents may be caused by an impaired driver, despite the fact that most states have cracked down on drunk driving with enhanced penalties. Weather conditions are also a significant  factor in auto accidents; drivers may have their vision inhibited through rain, fog or snow, or the roadways may be icy or slick. Strong cross-winds can also be a cause of  auto accidents. When driving in inclement weather, slow down and leave more room between yourself and other drivers to avoid a weather-related accident. Make sure your tires have sufficient tread depth, to give you proper traction on a wet roadway.  Design flaws in roads or intersections can cause accidents as can trees or bushes which have been allowed to grow into the road, obscuring drivers’ vision. Depending on where you live, animals in the road may also be a factor in auto accidents. Finally, driver fatigue is a cause of auto accidents, accounting for over 100,000 accidents per year.\n\nIf you are the victim of an automobile accident we want to help you. We at Koederitz Law Firm understand the anxiety and stress a car crash brings and we want to alleviate as much of that stress as possible.  We have been helping  those injured in car accidents for thirty years,  and we have the necessary skills to ensure that your legal rights are fully protected. Don’t wait—call (225) 295-9494 today to speak with a   Louisiana   attorney who is experienced in representing injured clients, and who will assess your individual situation and clearly explain all of your options.','What You May Not Know About the Causes of Automobile Accidents in Louisiana','','inherit','closed','closed','','66-autosave','','','2013-09-05 15:28:21','2013-09-05 20:28:21','',66,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/66-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(69,1,'2013-09-05 15:27:13','2013-09-05 20:27:13','The first auto accident ever formally recorded occurred in 1891 in Ohio; James Lambert’s car hit a tree root in the road, sending it careening into a nearby hitching post. Lambert’s injuries were minor—a good thing for the rest of us as he went on to patent over six hundred inventions, primarily related to the auto industry. Although major vehicle safety improvements have taken place since 1891, the number of vehicles on the highways has also risen dramatically. There are currently 250 million registered passenger cars in the United States. Today’s statistics say that most of us will be involved in at least one serious car collision during our lifetime, in addition to minor fender-benders.\r\n\r\n<b>Is Your Car Accident-Prone?</b>\r\n\r\nRecent studies show that certain makes and models of vehicles are more likely to be involved in a collision than others. When we think of an accident-prone car, most of us think of a high-end sports car with a powerful engine and fast acceleration.  Today’s list of accident-prone vehicles is topped by the Toyota Scion TC, a sporty vehicle manufactured by Toyota. Other cars which made the list include the Chevy Cobalt, Mitsubishi Galant, Hyundai Tiburon, Honda Civic and Subaru Impreza. These cars are not engaged in more than their fair share of collisions because they are unsafe, but rather because they offer an affordable, yet high-performance vehicle which is generally purchased by younger drivers. An Australian survey found that black vehicles are 12 percent more likely to be involved in a car collision, while hybrids are 25 percent less likely to be involved in a crash.\r\n\r\n<b>What are the Causes of Auto Accidents?</b>\r\n\r\nDriver error is considered to be the primary cause of auto accidents.  Driver errors   include such things as passing unsafely, exceeding the speed limit, failure to yield, running stop signs or stop lights, and tailgating other drivers. Most drivers know better than to engage in such behavior, but may do so anyway. Distracted driving is quickly moving up the list, coming in as the second most common reason for auto collisions. We live in a crazy-busy world, and therefore may engage in multi-tasking while behind the wheel. We eat, change radio stations, set our GPS devices, scold the children, turn around to see what’s happening in the back seat, visit with other passengers, talk on our cell phones and daydream, all when we should be concentrating on one thing—driving. Anything which takes our attention away from driving can lead to an accident with potentially serious consequences.\r\n\r\nAlthough the statistics vary, between 15 and 30 percent of all auto accidents may be caused by an impaired driver, despite the fact that most states have cracked down on drunk driving with enhanced penalties. Weather conditions are also a significant  factor in auto accidents; drivers may have their vision inhibited through rain, fog or snow, or the roadways may be icy or slick. Strong cross-winds can also be a cause of  auto accidents. When driving in inclement weather, slow down and leave more room between yourself and other drivers to avoid a weather-related accident. Make sure your tires have sufficient tread depth, to give you proper traction on a wet roadway.  Design flaws in roads or intersections can cause accidents as can trees or bushes which have been allowed to grow into the road, obscuring drivers’ vision. Depending on where you live, animals in the road may also be a factor in auto accidents. Finally, driver fatigue is a cause of auto accidents, accounting for over 100,000 accidents per year.\r\n\r\nIf you are the victim of an automobile accident we want to help you. We at Koederitz Law Firm understand the anxiety and stress a car crash brings and we want to alleviate as much of that stress as possible.  We have been helping  those injured in car accidents for thirty years,  and we have the necessary skills to ensure that your legal rights are fully protected. Don’t wait—call (225) 295-9494 today to speak with a   Louisiana   attorney who is experienced in representing injured clients, and who will assess your individual situation and clearly explain all of your options.','What You May Not Know About the Causes of Automobile Accidents in Louisiana','','inherit','closed','closed','','66-revision-2','','','2013-09-05 15:27:13','2013-09-05 20:27:13','',66,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/66-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(70,1,'2013-08-19 15:28:41','2013-08-19 20:28:41','Most of us have heard that the majority of car accidents happen close to home and this is actually true. A study done by <a href=\"http://www.progressive.com/\">Progressive Insurance</a> revealed that 52% of all accidents occur within five miles of our home. Whether this relates to the fact that the majority of our driving occurs close to home or that we are more relaxed and less alert when driving in familiar surroundings is unknown. Most of us have arrived home from our daily commute only to realize our brain was on auto-pilot during the drive since we have little memory of actually making the trip. This means we were likely much less vigilant during the drive than we perhaps should have been. Avoiding those comfort-zone driving behaviors when within five miles of your home may be the easiest thing you can do to also avoid a potentially serious auto accident.\r\n\r\n<b>When and Where Most Auto Accidents Occur</b>\r\n\r\nWhen more cars are on the road, the likelihood of an accident goes up as well. This means the heavy commuter times in the morning and afternoon require extra vigilance. Over 16% of all auto accidents occur between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.—when commuters are leaving work and heading home and school buses are taking children home for the day. Although it would seem heavy city traffic would be the most dangerous, residential neighborhoods actually have more auto accidents. This is likely due to drivers being unaware—or ignoring—reduced speed limits and children playing in the streets. Parked cars can be a hazard as well as pedestrians who step out from behind those parked cars into oncoming traffic.\r\n\r\n<b>The Most Dangerous Cities and States for Auto Accidents</b>\r\n\r\nAs a Louisiana resident, you can breathe a sigh of relief that no LA city made the list for most dangerous as far as the number of automobile accidents. San Bernardino, CA topped the list as the most unsafe city based on deaths resulting from auto collisions, according to a <a title=\"CNN\" href=\"http://www.cnn.com\" target=\"_blank\">CNN</a> report. Washington D.C. followed, as well as Little Rock, Salt Lake City, Jacksonville and Oklahoma City. As you can see, these cities are hardly among the most populated. While you might expect that Los Angeles would top the list, it was not even among the top twenty. States with the most wide-open spaces topped the list for highest number of fatal car accidents per capita: Wyoming, Mississippi, Montana and North Dakota. In overall numbers Texas tops the list of most fatal car accidents, with California and Florida following close behind.\r\n\r\n<b>Time of Year and Day of the Week Most Auto Accidents Occur</b>\r\n\r\nAs far as time of the year, August wins hands down for the month with the most automobile accidents. Experts are  not sure why more auto accidents occur in August;  however it could be attributed to families making a “last hurrah of the summer” trip before school begins. January is the month when the lowest number of auto accidents occur (nearly 50% fewer than in August), which is surprising considering the weather is likely to be much worse in January than in August. Saturday is the most dangerous day of the week to drive, even more so than during the heavy commuter hours of the weekdays.\r\n\r\nIf you have been involved in an auto accident—no matter when, where or why—the a seasoned personal injury attorney at the Koederitz Law Firm  is here to help.  We fully understand how the aftermath of an accident can bring considerable anxiety and confusion.  Gary P. Koederitz is extremely experienced in all aspects of auto accidents, and  he wants you to be able to concentrate on healing while he works to get you the settlement you are entitled to, particularly if your accident was due to the negligence of another. Call (225) 295-9494 today to speak to a knowledgeable, compassionate Louisiana  attorney about your accident.','Where Louisiana Car Collisions Happen Most','','publish','closed','closed','','where-louisiana-car-collisions-happen-most','','','2013-09-05 15:31:07','2013-09-05 20:31:07','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=70',0,'post','',0),(71,1,'2013-09-05 15:29:44','2013-09-05 20:29:44','Most of us have heard that the majority of car accidents happen close to home and this is actually true. A study done by <a href=\"http://www.progressive.com/\">Progressive Insurance</a> revealed that 52% of all accidents occur within five miles of our home. Whether this relates to the fact that the majority of our driving occurs close to home or that we are more relaxed and less alert when driving in familiar surroundings is unknown. Most of us have arrived home from our daily commute only to realize our brain was on auto-pilot during the drive since we have little memory of actually making the trip. This means we were likely much less vigilant during the drive than we perhaps should have been. Avoiding those comfort-zone driving behaviors when within five miles of your home may be the easiest thing you can do to also avoid a potentially serious auto accident.\n\n<b>When and Where Most Auto Accidents Occur</b>\n\nWhen more cars are on the road, the likelihood of an accident goes up as well. This means the heavy commuter times in the morning and afternoon require extra vigilance. Over 16% of all auto accidents occur between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.—when commuters are leaving work and heading home and school buses are taking children home for the day. Although it would seem heavy city traffic would be the most dangerous, residential neighborhoods actually have more auto accidents. This is likely due to drivers being unaware—or ignoring—reduced speed limits and children playing in the streets. Parked cars can be a hazard as well as pedestrians who step out from behind those parked cars into oncoming traffic.\n\n<b>The Most Dangerous Cities and States for Auto Accidents</b>\n\nAs a Louisiana resident, you can breathe a sigh of relief that no LA city made the list for most dangerous as far as the number of automobile accidents. San Bernardino, CA topped the list as the most unsafe city based on deaths resulting from auto collisions, according to a <a title=\"CNN\" href=\"http://www.cnn.com\" target=\"_blank\">CNN</a> report. Washington D.C. followed, as well as Little Rock, Salt Lake City, Jacksonville and Oklahoma City. As you can see, these cities are hardly among the most populated. While you might expect that Los Angeles would top the list, it was not even among the top twenty. States with the most wide-open spaces topped the list for highest number of fatal car accidents per capita: Wyoming, Mississippi, Montana and North Dakota. In overall numbers Texas tops the list of most fatal car accidents, with California and Florida following close behind.\n\n<b>Time of Year and Day of the Week Most Auto Accidents Occur</b>\n\nAs far as time of the year, August wins hands down for the month with the most automobile accidents. Experts are  not sure why more auto accidents occur in August;  however it could be attributed to families making a “last hurrah of the summer” trip before school begins. January is the month when the lowest number of auto accidents occur (nearly 50% fewer than in August), which is surprising considering the weather is likely to be much worse in January than in August. Saturday is the most dangerous day of the week to drive, even more so than during the heavy commuter hours of the weekdays.\n\nIf you have been involved in an auto accident—no matter when, where or why—the a seasoned personal injury attorney at the Koederitz Law Firm  is here to help.  We fully understand how the aftermath of an accident can bring considerable anxiety and confusion.  Gary P. Koederitz is extremely experienced in all aspects of auto accidents, and  he wants you to be able to concentrate on healing while he works to get you the settlement you are entitled to, particularly if your accident was due to the negligence of another. Call (225) 295-9494 today to speak to a knowledgeable, compassionate Louisiana  attorney about your accident.','Where Louisiana Car Collisions Happen Most','','inherit','closed','closed','','70-revision','','','2013-09-05 15:29:44','2013-09-05 20:29:44','',70,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/70-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(72,1,'2013-09-10 12:32:22','2013-09-10 17:32:22','All automobile accidents have the potential to be traumatic for all those involved.  However, accidents involving road rage introduce another element into the mix. Aggressive driving and road rage incidents are becoming increasingly common across America as our busy lives leave little patience for any type of slow-down needed while driving. Heavily congested  highways fill morning and evening commutes with tension causing the most even-tempered person to lose their cool.  A study which looked at fatal auto accidents from 1990 to 2006 found a significant number of those accidents to be the result of road rage. Further, <a href=\"http://www.aaa.com\" target=\"_blank\">the American Automobile Association</a> found that aggressive driving behaviors factor into at least 56% of fatal crashes.\r\n\r\n<b>Levels of Road Rage</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nOf course there are various levels of road rage; in its mildest form hand gestures may be made, horns honked or lights flashed. Unfortunately, these relatively harmless forms of aggressive driving can lead to more serious forms of road rage. In other words, you never know how close to the edge the person you are about to honk at may be. Perhaps the other driver’s temper is hanging on by a mere thread and when you honk your horn and use a few choice swear words that thread may break, leading to an explosion of violence.\r\n\r\nMore serious forms of road rage include tailgating another driver, pursuing a vehicle after being cut off, attempting to run a driver off the road, and actual physical assault. Deliberately hitting another person or their vehicle with an automobile can lead to tragic consequences, as can firing a weapon from a vehicle.  Some causes of road rage include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Congested roadways</li>\r\n	<li>Noise levels</li>\r\n	<li>Time constraints</li>\r\n	<li>Excessive heat and humidity</li>\r\n	<li>Dangerous driving habits</li>\r\n	<li>Territorial defensiveness (defending one’s personal space)</li>\r\n	<li>Acts of retaliation to “get back” at another driver for their careless driving</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOther than the obvious fallout from incidents of road rage, it is important to remember than an enraged driver is a distracted driver. Hands are removed from the steering wheel when rude gestures are delivered and eyes are certainly not on the road when an angry driver is looking at one specific vehicle.\r\n\r\n<b>Are There Legal Ramifications for Incidents of Road Rage in Louisiana?</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThere are currently no specific Louisiana laws addressing road rage.   However, drivers who engage in violent and dangerous behaviors can be charged with reckless driving or even aggravated assault or other crimes.   Should another human be seriously harmed or killed by  road rage, the penalty can include years in prison.\r\n\r\n<b>Avoiding Road Rage—Both Yours and Theirs</b>\r\n\r\nOf course driving can be stressful, but there are ways to minimize the stress.  In order to avoid triggering another’s rage, make sure you do not engage in aggressive driving behaviors such as cutting other drivers off, exceeding the speed limit, racing through a stop light or tailgating. Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination so slowdowns won’t anger you, and err on the side of being courteous to other drivers. Avoid eye contact with an obviously angry driver, and if you are being pursued, call 911 then look for a police station or busy area where you can safely pull over. Above all, remember that driving is <i>not</i> a competitive sport—at least not during your daily commute to work.\r\n\r\nIf you are the victim of road rage, you may need immediate legal help.  Gary P. Koederitz is a <a title=\"Louisiana personal injury attorney\" href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Louisiana personal injury attorney</a> with experience handling road rage and every other type of vehicle accident claim. at  Koederitz Law Firm, we can help you through this difficult time. You may have serious injuries which have resulted in major medical expenses and you may even have lost time from work due to those injuries. We offer you knowledgeable advice and compassion when you most need them.  Call us at (225) 295-9494 to learn more about your legal options.','The Growing Problem of Road Rage in Louisiana','','publish','closed','closed','','the-growing-problem-of-road-rage-in-louisiana','','','2013-09-10 12:32:22','2013-09-10 17:32:22','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=72',0,'post','',0),(73,1,'2013-09-10 12:31:51','2013-09-10 17:31:51','All automobile accidents have the potential to be traumatic for all those involved.  However, accidents involving road rage introduce another element into the mix. Aggressive driving and road rage incidents are becoming increasingly common across America as our busy lives leave little patience for any type of slow-down needed while driving. Heavily congested  highways fill morning and evening commutes with tension causing the most even-tempered person to lose their cool.  A study which looked at fatal auto accidents from 1990 to 2006 found a significant number of those accidents to be the result of road rage. Further, <a href=\"http://www.aaa.com\" target=\"_blank\">the American Automobile Association</a> found that aggressive driving behaviors factor into at least 56% of fatal crashes.\n\n<b>Levels of Road Rage</b><b> </b>\n\nOf course there are various levels of road rage; in its mildest form hand gestures may be made, horns honked or lights flashed. Unfortunately, these relatively harmless forms of aggressive driving can lead to more serious forms of road rage. In other words, you never know how close to the edge the person you are about to honk at may be. Perhaps the other driver’s temper is hanging on by a mere thread and when you honk your horn and use a few choice swear words that thread may break, leading to an explosion of violence.\n\nMore serious forms of road rage include tailgating another driver, pursuing a vehicle after being cut off, attempting to run a driver off the road, and actual physical assault. Deliberately hitting another person or their vehicle with an automobile can lead to tragic consequences, as can firing a weapon from a vehicle.  Some causes of road rage include:\n<ul>\n	<li>Congested roadways</li>\n	<li>Noise levels</li>\n	<li>Time constraints</li>\n	<li>Excessive heat and humidity</li>\n	<li>Dangerous driving habits</li>\n	<li>Territorial defensiveness (defending one’s personal space)</li>\n	<li>Acts of retaliation to “get back” at another driver for their careless driving</li>\n</ul>\nOther than the obvious fallout from incidents of road rage, it is important to remember than an enraged driver is a distracted driver. Hands are removed from the steering wheel when rude gestures are delivered and eyes are certainly not on the road when an angry driver is looking at one specific vehicle.\n\n<b>Are There Legal Ramifications for Incidents of Road Rage in Louisiana?</b><b> </b>\n\nThere are currently no specific Louisiana laws addressing road rage.   However, drivers who engage in violent and dangerous behaviors can be charged with reckless driving or even aggravated assault or other crimes.   Should another human be seriously harmed or killed by  road rage, the penalty can include years in prison.\n\n<b>Avoiding Road Rage—Both Yours and Theirs</b>\n\nOf course driving can be stressful, but there are ways to minimize the stress.  In order to avoid triggering another’s rage, make sure you do not engage in aggressive driving behaviors such as cutting other drivers off, exceeding the speed limit, racing through a stop light or tailgating. Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination so slowdowns won’t anger you, and err on the side of being courteous to other drivers. Avoid eye contact with an obviously angry driver, and if you are being pursued, call 911 then look for a police station or busy area where you can safely pull over. Above all, remember that driving is <i>not</i> a competitive sport—at least not during your daily commute to work.\n\nIf you are the victim of road rage, you may need immediate legal help.  Gary P. Koederitz is a <a title=\"Louisiana personal injury attorney\" href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Louisiana personal injury attorney</a> with experience handling road rage and every other type of vehicle accident claim. at  Koederitz Law Firm, we can help you through this difficult time. You may have serious injuries which have resulted in major medical expenses and you may even have lost time from work due to those injuries. We offer you knowledgeable advice and compassion when you most need them.  Call us at (225) 295-9494 to learn more about your legal options.','The Growing Problem of Road Rage in Louisiana','','inherit','closed','closed','','72-revision','','','2013-09-10 12:31:51','2013-09-10 17:31:51','',72,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/72-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(74,1,'2013-09-09 11:11:28','2013-09-09 16:11:28','While the general perception is that trucking accidents are caused by unsafe driving, there are other factors involved in many accidents involving large commercial trucks. When an 18-wheeler is too heavy, the momentum of the truck is changed, making it more difficult to stop and more likely to skid out of control during a minor swerve. Even though there are laws in place which dictate weight and height limits, these laws may be circumvented in the interests of getting a load delivered quickly.\r\n\r\nTherefore,  in addition to  the safety hazard of an overloaded truck, the driver is likely to be exceeding the speed limit to get the load to its destination. Recently an entire load of telephone books spilled out onto a busy  highway.The truck was overloaded and the load was also improperly secured. While this particular accident resulted in no fatalities, there were a number of injuries, from minor to serious. Overloaded trucks can cause accidents due to any of the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Tires on the truck may burst from the excess weight.</li>\r\n	<li>Brakes may wear excessively due to the friction caused by the overloading.</li>\r\n	<li>Roads can collapse from trucks which exceed the weight ratings.</li>\r\n	<li>Trucks are more likely to roll over when the center of gravity is shifted from overloading.</li>\r\n	<li>Excess weight adds momentum to a truck traveling downhill,  and it severely slows a truck traveling up an incline.</li>\r\n	<li>Overloading a large truck shifts the weight to the rear of the truck, making steering much more difficult.</li>\r\n	<li>The cargo in a tanker truck which  is only partially loaded with liquids can slosh back and forth, upsetting the natural center of gravity of the truck.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIn short, overloaded trucks or those with improperly secured loads can be a hazard to all other vehicles on the road.  Each state has independent control over the legal load limits for trucks on its roadways.  Because so many trucks travel between states and cross-country, there are also U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)  load limits in effect.   Those trucks which are oversized or over the weight limits are required to obtain a special permit, display appropriate caution warnings, drive during specific hours and, in some cases, have accompanying pilot cars in front and back to warn motorists.\r\n\r\n<b>Are Weigh Station Checks Enough?</b>\r\n\r\nWhile many cases of overloaded trucks are deliberate, other times they are the result of an inexperienced truck driver. The job turnover rate of truck drivers in the United States is extremely high, which  means that relatively inexperienced drivers may be taking the place of more experienced drivers. Weigh stations are set up at state lines and other places within the states   in order to weigh and inspect large commercial trucks. The checks are random,  so many overloaded trucks remain on the road. Even if an overloaded or oversize truck is detected at a weigh station, this does not necessarily mean that the truck will be prohibited from returning to the road. Most likely,  the driver will receive a ticket and be sent on  his or her  way, while others might be detained until an overweight or oversize permit is issued.\r\n\r\nIf you notice a truck which looks dangerously overloaded or oversized, keep your distance. If the load does not appear to be properly secured, be especially aware that sliding cargo can cause very serious accidents and injuries. If you are injured by an overloaded or oversized truck, or in any accident involving a large truck, you may need legal help as soon as possible. In trucking accident cases, there is often more than one party that is at fault.  The truck driver could be at fault, the trucking company may bear some responsibility, the manufacturer of the truck could be at fault, or even the maintenance company or loading company could have been responsible for the accident.  Some trucking accidents result from a combination of acts or omissions by some or all of these parties.\r\n\r\nGary P. Koederitz is a Louisiana attorney with extensive experience representing individuals injured by trucks and other vehicles.  At  Koederitz Law Firm, we  will gather all necessary information to determine liability and to establish the amount of money you are owed for pain and suffering, mental stress, lost wages, medical expenses, property damage, and any other damage you may have suffered. Call us today at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','Was Your Louisiana Accident Caused By an Overloaded Truck?','','publish','closed','closed','','was-your-louisiana-accident-caused-by-an-overloaded-truck','','','2013-09-10 12:35:36','2013-09-10 17:35:36','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=74',0,'post','',0),(75,1,'2013-09-10 12:35:30','2013-09-10 17:35:30','While the general perception is that trucking accidents are caused by unsafe driving, there are other factors involved in many accidents involving large commercial trucks. When an 18-wheeler is too heavy, the momentum of the truck is changed, making it more difficult to stop and more likely to skid out of control during a minor swerve. Even though there are laws in place which dictate weight and height limits, these laws may be circumvented in the interests of getting a load delivered quickly.\n\nTherefore,  in addition to  the safety hazard of an overloaded truck, the driver is likely to be exceeding the speed limit to get the load to its destination. Recently an entire load of telephone books spilled out onto a busy  highway.The truck was overloaded and the load was also improperly secured. While this particular accident resulted in no fatalities, there were a number of injuries, from minor to serious. Overloaded trucks can cause accidents due to any of the following:\n<ul>\n	<li>Tires on the truck may burst from the excess weight.</li>\n	<li>Brakes may wear excessively due to the friction caused by the overloading.</li>\n	<li>Roads can collapse from trucks which exceed the weight ratings.</li>\n	<li>Trucks are more likely to roll over when the center of gravity is shifted from overloading.</li>\n	<li>Excess weight adds momentum to a truck traveling downhill,  and it severely slows a truck traveling up an incline.</li>\n	<li>Overloading a large truck shifts the weight to the rear of the truck, making steering much more difficult.</li>\n	<li>The cargo in a tanker truck which  is only partially loaded with liquids can slosh back and forth, upsetting the natural center of gravity of the truck.</li>\n</ul>\nIn short, overloaded trucks or those with improperly secured loads can be a hazard to all other vehicles on the road.  Each state has independent control over the legal load limits for trucks on its roadways.  Because so many trucks travel between states and cross-country, there are also U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)  load limits in effect.   Those trucks which are oversized or over the weight limits are required to obtain a special permit, display appropriate caution warnings, drive during specific hours and, in some cases, have accompanying pilot cars in front and back to warn motorists.\n\n<b>Are Weigh Station Checks Enough?</b>\n\nWhile many cases of overloaded trucks are deliberate, other times they are the result of an inexperienced truck driver. The job turnover rate of truck drivers in the United States is extremely high, which  means that relatively inexperienced drivers may be taking the place of more experienced drivers. Weigh stations are set up at state lines and other places within the states   in order to weigh and inspect large commercial trucks. The checks are random,  so many overloaded trucks remain on the road. Even if an overloaded or oversize truck is detected at a weigh station, this does not necessarily mean that the truck will be prohibited from returning to the road. Most likely,  the driver will receive a ticket and be sent on  his or her  way, while others might be detained until an overweight or oversize permit is issued.\n\nIf you notice a truck which looks dangerously overloaded or oversized, keep your distance. If the load does not appear to be properly secured, be especially aware that sliding cargo can cause very serious accidents and injuries. If you are injured by an overloaded or oversized truck, or in any accident involving a large truck, you may need legal help as soon as possible. In trucking accident cases, there is often more than one party that is at fault.  The truck driver could be at fault, the trucking company may bear some responsibility, the manufacturer of the truck could be at fault, or even the maintenance company or loading company could have been responsible for the accident.  Some trucking accidents result from a combination of acts or omissions by some or all of these parties.\n\nGary P. Koederitz is a Louisiana attorney with extensive experience representing individuals injured by trucks and other vehicles.  At  Koederitz Law Firm, we  will gather all necessary information to determine liability and to establish the amount of money you are owed for pain and suffering, mental stress, lost wages, medical expenses, property damage, and any other damage you may have suffered. Call us today at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','Was Your Louisiana Accident Caused By an Overloaded Truck?','','inherit','closed','closed','','74-revision','','','2013-09-10 12:35:30','2013-09-10 17:35:30','',74,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/74-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(91,1,'2013-09-26 15:32:24','2013-09-26 20:32:24','A fatal trucking accident which occurred on May 14, 2013 in Shreveport, Louisiana remains under investigation. Two eighteen-wheelers were traveling eastbound on Interstate 20 when one driver apparently rear-ended the other. The driver in the back truck had to be cut free from his vehicle, and emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene of the accident. While in many rear-end crashes the vehicle which collides with the vehicle in front is deemed to be responsible for the accident, this is not always the case.  In some instances, the actions of the front vehicle make it impossible for the other vehicle to avoid a rear-end collision.  When a following driver confronts a vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly in his path, through no fault of the following driver, Louisiana law gives the following driver a right to recover damages based upon the “sudden emergency” doctrine.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, contributing factors such as improperly functioning equipment, driver fatigue, driver negligence or inattention and even intoxicated driving can add to the difficulty in determining fault.  In many instances, it can be difficult to prove fault in a trucking accident and attorneys can face significant challenges. In this particular instance and in most trucking accidents, one of the most powerful allies for victims of the crash could well be the   Event Data Recorder, or as most people know it, the “black box.”\r\n\r\nThe commercial truck  EDR is comparable to those found on jet airplanes and is designed to capture and record truck operations data. An Event Data Recorder is generally defined as a device installed in a vehicle to record technical vehicle and occupant information for a brief period of time before, during, and after a crash occurs. Congress is currently considering a Federal law which would require all commercial trucks to have EDR’s, ’, primarily as a means of targeting those drivers who routinely exceed Federal hours of service rules. These black boxes are usually set to record truck driving data for thirty days, then they start over. Some of the items an EDR measures include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The rpm of the truck engine prior to the accident, which could indicate acceleration on the part of the driver</li>\r\n	<li>Vehicle speed five seconds prior to impact</li>\r\n	<li>Brake usage five seconds prior to impact</li>\r\n	<li>Gear selection and/or clutch application</li>\r\n	<li>Engine malfunction information</li>\r\n	<li>Steering angle</li>\r\n	<li>Low oil pressure</li>\r\n	<li>Coolant loss</li>\r\n	<li>Cruise control status</li>\r\n	<li>Idle time</li>\r\n	<li>Average travel speeds</li>\r\n	<li>Change in velocity for up to three seconds after the impact</li>\r\n	<li>Whether the driver of the truck wore a safety belt</li>\r\n	<li>Whether the driver and passenger front airbags deployed</li>\r\n	<li>The number of crash events</li>\r\n	<li>Whether the EDR completed the recording of the crash</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThere is often conflicting testimony between the truck driver and the injured parties, particularly in such areas as speed, acceleration and braking. While much of the disparity can be attributed to protecting one’s own interests, accidents can happen so quickly that it can honestly be difficult to remember the exact sequence of events. Black box evidence is usually admissible in court and can be invaluable in proving negligence on the part of the truck driver or trucking company. Although there have been challenges to the black box evidence in court, they have mostly all been given little or no credence. Accident reconstruction is also an important part of any truck accident lawsuit. While the black box can tell you what the truck was doing immediately prior to the accident, if the truck is equipped with an anti-collision system radar details concerning other drivers may also be recorded.  It may be necessary for the attorney for the victim to obtain a court order which ensures that the truck is not tampered with prior to inspection and that the black box evidence is properly preserved.\r\n\r\n<b>Trucking Accidents Change Lives</b>\r\n\r\nSurvivors of trucking accidents often find their lives are changed forever. The injuries sustained are likely to be extremely grave, requiring months, years, or even a lifetime of medical procedures and rehabilitation. Permanent disabilities are common results of trucking accidents. Of course the medical expenses and lost wages associated with such serious injuries are also likely to be huge.  Victims of trucking accidents may feel like they have nowhere to turn, and that there is nobody on their side to fight a huge trucking company with seemingly unlimited resources. In addition to dealing with pain, ongoing therapy, medical treatment and the inability to work and support a family, the truck accident victim must      take steps to protect and prosecute their legal claims against the trucking company to recoup their losses.\r\n\r\n<b>The Koederitz Law Firm Looks Out for Victims of Trucking Accident Collisions</b>\r\n\r\nThe valuable data from the black box is    only one reason that the victim of a trucking accident should consult with    an experienced attorney.. Trucking accidents are full of complexities not seen in collisions between passenger vehicles, primarily due to the number of potential defendants as well as the black box data.  Gary P. Koederitz at Koederitz Law Firm wants to ensure that your rights and your future are fully protected, and he will fight aggressively to that end. Call (225) 295-9494 today for a free and comprehensive evaluation of your trucking accident case.','Accessing the Black Box Information Following Your Trucking Accident','','publish','closed','closed','','accessing-the-black-box-information-following-your-trucking-accident','','','2013-09-26 15:32:51','2013-09-26 20:32:51','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=91',0,'post','',0),(77,1,'2013-09-12 08:36:15','2013-09-12 13:36:15','Although there are certain instances following a car accident when you can likely handle the settlement details on your own, most of the time having an experienced accident attorney by your side can make a huge difference in the eventual outcome. In the case of a trucking accident, it is even more crucial that you have an attorney with experience handling trucking accidents working to recover your damages, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, medical expenses, and property damage.\r\n\r\n<b>Your Louisiana Attorney Takes Care of the Legal Details</b>\r\n\r\nPerhaps the primary reason you need a Louisiana  attorney experienced in trucking accident claims following your accident is that you and your passengers have likely suffered grave injuries due to the sheer size of the truck in relation to the size of your  passenger car or pickup truck. You may be looking at months, years, or even a lifetime of recovery, including surgical procedures and rehabilitation. You could be unable to work for an extended period of time and may be seeing your medical expenses and regular monthly bills mount alarmingly. An experienced  attorney can ensure that all of your damages are established and that the many details of your settlement are completely taken care of, allowing you time to recuperate and heal from your injuries. Your  attorney should  be fully aware of the applicable laws of the state of Louisiana, especially prescription (commonly referred to as the “statute of limitations”) .\r\n\r\n<b>Your Louisiana  Attorney Will Deal With the Insurance Company</b>\r\n\r\nInsurance companies are in the business of paying out the least amount of money possible for claims, particularly when they are dealing with those who don’t know the law. A knowledgeable attorney with trucking accident experience will stop any mistreatment in its tracks, making sure that you receive what you are entitled to under the law. Insurance companies regularly give injured consumers the runaround know better than to try these tactics on experienced attorneys. Thus, having an attorney by your side gives you the  level playing field that you deserve.\r\n\r\n<b>There are Likely to be Multiple Defendants in Your Case</b>\r\n\r\nTrucking accidents are much different from auto accidents in that there may be more than one defendant or liable party. If a lawsuit needs to be filed, multiple defendants may be included. Perhaps the driver was negligent, inattentive, exhausted from driving too many hours or was improperly trained. The trucking company may have knowingly put an inexperienced driver on the road, failed to conduct a thorough background check, or sent the trucker out in a damaged or defective truck. If the truck or a truck part was defective and caused the accident then the manufacturer of the truck or the part will be named in the suit as well. Even the company who loaded the truck or the maintenance crew may be named as defendants in your lawsuit, if they caused or contributed to the accident.\r\n\r\n<b>Evidence Must Be Gathered Immediately Following the Accident</b>\r\n\r\nMost all large trucking companies have a team of attorneys ready to spring into action once an accident has occurred. They will immediately go to the site of the crash and photograph every single detail   and take the event data recorder or “EDR” (the so-called “black box”) of the truck into their possession. The attorneys for the trucking company and the insurance company will likely attempt to reach a quick settlement with the victims of the crash to avoid paying long-term medical expenses and lost wages. Attorneys with experience handling trucking accident claims are aware of the need to obtain court orders preserving evidence or to subpoena  the evidence before it gets “lost” or damaged. This preservation of the evidence enables your attorney  to develop the strongest case possible on your behalf.\r\n\r\nGary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has dealt with trucking accidents for three decades. At Koederitz Law Firm, we understand the necessity of obtaining all evidence quickly, and we have experience dealing with trucking company lawyers and insurance company lawyers. We understand that your life has been dealt a serious blow and we will attempt to minimize the damage while helping to make your future look a little brighter. Call us today at (225) 295-9494 for an evaluation of your trucking accident claim.','Why You Need an Experienced Attorney Following Your Louisiana Trucking Accident','','publish','closed','closed','','why-you-need-an-experienced-attorney-following-your-louisiana-trucking-accident','','','2013-09-10 12:42:48','2013-09-10 17:42:48','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=77',0,'post','',0),(78,1,'2013-09-10 12:41:17','2013-09-10 17:41:17','Although there are certain instances following a car accident when you can likely handle the settlement details on your own, most of the time having an experienced accident attorney by your side can make a huge difference in the eventual outcome. In the case of a trucking accident, it is even more crucial that you have an attorney with experience handling trucking accidents working to recover your damages, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, medical expenses, and property damage.\n\n<b>Your Louisiana Attorney Takes Care of the Legal Details</b>\n\nPerhaps the primary reason you need a Louisiana  attorney experienced in trucking accident claims following your accident is that you and your passengers have likely suffered grave injuries due to the sheer size of the truck in relation to the size of your  passenger car or pickup truck. You may be looking at months, years, or even a lifetime of recovery, including surgical procedures and rehabilitation. You could be unable to work for an extended period of time and may be seeing your medical expenses and regular monthly bills mount alarmingly. An experienced  attorney can ensure that all of your damages are established and that the many details of your settlement are completely taken care of, allowing you time to recuperate and heal from your injuries. Your  attorney should  be fully aware of the applicable laws of the state of Louisiana, especially prescription (commonly referred to as the “statute of limitations”) .\n\n<b>Your Louisiana  Attorney Will Deal With the Insurance Company</b>\n\nInsurance companies are in the business of paying out the least amount of money possible for claims, particularly when they are dealing with those who don’t know the law. A knowledgeable attorney with trucking accident experience will stop any mistreatment in its tracks, making sure that you receive what you are entitled to under the law. Insurance companies regularly give injured consumers the runaround know better than to try these tactics on experienced attorneys. Thus, having an attorney by your side gives you the  level playing field that you deserve.\n\n<b>There are Likely to be Multiple Defendants in Your Case</b>\n\nTrucking accidents are much different from auto accidents in that there may be more than one defendant or liable party. If a lawsuit needs to be filed, multiple defendants may be included. Perhaps the driver was negligent, inattentive, exhausted from driving too many hours or was improperly trained. The trucking company may have knowingly put an inexperienced driver on the road, failed to conduct a thorough background check, or sent the trucker out in a damaged or defective truck. If the truck or a truck part was defective and caused the accident then the manufacturer of the truck or the part will be named in the suit as well. Even the company who loaded the truck or the maintenance crew may be named as defendants in your lawsuit, if they caused or contributed to the accident.\n\n<b>Evidence Must Be Gathered Immediately Following the Accident</b>\n\nMost all large trucking companies have a team of attorneys ready to spring into action once an accident has occurred. They will immediately go to the site of the crash and photograph every single detail   and take the event data recorder or “EDR” (the so-called “black box”) of the truck into their possession. The attorneys for the trucking company and the insurance company will likely attempt to reach a quick settlement with the victims of the crash to avoid paying long-term medical expenses and lost wages. Attorneys with experience handling trucking accident claims are aware of the need to obtain court orders preserving evidence or to subpoena  the evidence before it gets “lost” or damaged. This preservation of the evidence enables your attorney  to develop the strongest case possible on your behalf.\n\nGary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has dealt with trucking accidents for three decades. At Koederitz Law Firm, we understand the necessity of obtaining all evidence quickly, and we have experience dealing with trucking company lawyers and insurance company lawyers. We understand that your life has been dealt a serious blow and we will attempt to minimize the damage while helping to make your future look a little brighter. Call us today at (225) 295-9494 for an evaluation of your trucking accident claim.','Why You Need an Experienced Attorney Following Your Louisiana Trucking Accident','','inherit','closed','closed','','77-revision','','','2013-09-10 12:41:17','2013-09-10 17:41:17','',77,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/77-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(79,1,'2013-09-10 12:43:50','2013-09-10 17:43:50','Although there are certain instances following a car accident when you can likely handle the settlement details on your own, most of the time having an experienced accident attorney by your side can make a huge difference in the eventual outcome. In the case of a trucking accident, it is even more crucial that you have an attorney with experience handling trucking accidents working to recover your damages, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, medical expenses, and property damage.\n\n<b>Your Louisiana Attorney Takes Care of the Legal Details</b>\n\nPerhaps the primary reason you need a Louisiana  attorney experienced in trucking accident claims following your accident is that you and your passengers have likely suffered grave injuries due to the sheer size of the truck in relation to the size of your  passenger car or pickup truck. You may be looking at months, years, or even a lifetime of recovery, including surgical procedures and rehabilitation. You could be unable to work for an extended period of time and may be seeing your medical expenses and regular monthly bills mount alarmingly. An experienced  attorney can ensure that all of your damages are established and that the many details of your settlement are completely taken care of, allowing you time to recuperate and heal from your injuries. Your  attorney should  be fully aware of the applicable laws of the state of Louisiana, especially prescription (commonly referred to as the “statute of limitations”) .\n\n<b>Your Louisiana  Attorney Will Deal With the Insurance Company</b>\n\nInsurance companies are in the business of paying out the least amount of money possible for claims, particularly when they are dealing with those who don’t know the law. A knowledgeable attorney with trucking accident experience will stop any mistreatment in its tracks, making sure that you receive what you are entitled to under the law. Insurance companies regularly give injured consumers the runaround know better than to try these tactics on experienced attorneys. Thus, having an attorney by your side gives you the  level playing field that you deserve.\n\n<b>There are Likely to be Multiple Defendants in Your Case</b>\n\nTrucking accidents are much different from auto accidents in that there may be more than one defendant or liable party. If a lawsuit needs to be filed, multiple defendants may be included. Perhaps the driver was negligent, inattentive, exhausted from driving too many hours or was improperly trained. The trucking company may have knowingly put an inexperienced driver on the road, failed to conduct a thorough background check, or sent the trucker out in a damaged or defective truck. If the truck or a truck part was defective and caused the accident then the manufacturer of the truck or the part will be named in the suit as well. Even the company who loaded the truck or the maintenance crew may be named as defendants in your lawsuit, if they caused or contributed to the accident.\n\n<b>Evidence Must Be Gathered Immediately Following the Accident</b>\n\nMost all large trucking companies have a team of attorneys ready to spring into action once an accident has occurred. They will immediately go to the site of the crash and photograph every single detail   and take the event data recorder or “EDR” (the so-called “black box”) of the truck into their possession. The attorneys for the trucking company and the insurance company will likely attempt to reach a quick settlement with the victims of the crash to avoid paying long-term medical expenses and lost wages. Attorneys with experience handling trucking accident claims are aware of the need to obtain court orders preserving evidence or to subpoena  the evidence before it gets “lost” or damaged. This preservation of the evidence enables your attorney  to develop the strongest case possible on your behalf.\n\nGary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has dealt with trucking accidents for three decades. At Koederitz Law Firm, we understand the necessity of obtaining all evidence quickly, and we have experience dealing with trucking company lawyers and insurance company lawyers. We understand that your life has been dealt a serious blow and we will attempt to minimize the damage while helping to make your future look a little brighter. Call us today at (225) 295-9494 for an evaluation of your trucking accident claim.','Why You Need an Experienced Attorney Following Your Louisiana Trucking Accident','','inherit','closed','closed','','77-autosave','','','2013-09-10 12:43:50','2013-09-10 17:43:50','',77,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/77-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(81,1,'2013-09-16 20:53:40','2013-09-17 01:53:40','Being involved in an automobile accident is always a traumatic experience. When you happen to be away from  your home city or state, it can be even more stressful. If you are away from your home state and in the state of Louisiana when an accident occurs, there are measures you can take to minimize the stress of your accident. Just as with any accident you will notify the local police, get medical treatment and call your insurance company.\r\n\r\n<b>Insurance Covers You No Matter Where You Are</b>\r\n\r\nRemember that no matter where you are, across the United States, your auto insurance still covers you. If you happen to be taking a cross-country trip—including Canada and Mexico—you will need to check your insurance coverage to determine what limitations may exist. Reporting an out-of-state auto accident to your insurance company is no different from reporting the accident if you were within miles of your own home. You will call the same 800 number and an agent will take the information regarding your accident.\r\n\r\n<b>Claims Adjuster Contact</b>\r\n\r\nA claims adjuster will be assigned; based on how long you intend to be in Louisiana, your insurance company may have a local claims adjuster visit with you or you may wait until you return home to have a claims adjuster take a look at the damage to your vehicle. In either case, the goal of your insurance company is to take care of the damage to your vehicle in the most efficient manner possible. You will work with your insurance company to determine whether your vehicle will be repaired locally or will be towed to your home in order to be repaired.\r\n\r\n<b>Getting the Medical Attention You Need</b>\r\n\r\nIf you need medical attention you will see a doctor in Louisiana rather than waiting until you return home. Many times people think they are “fine” following an auto accident, but then a few days later realize they are not fine at all.\r\n\r\n<b>Further Steps to Take Following Your Louisiana Accident</b>\r\n\r\nMake sure you have all necessary information in order to obtain the completed police report if you have left Louisiana before it is complete. If you are able to, take photographs of the accident scene and make careful notes of every detail—no matter how small or unimportant they may seem at the time. If there are witnesses, see if you can get the names and numbers of those witnesses in  case you need witness statements down the line.\r\n\r\nIf you have properly followed all the necessary steps of reporting your accident in Louisiana, you may now want to contact a local Louisiana attorney who can give you solid legal advice regarding your accident and how you will go about obtaining a settlement  from the driver who negligently caused your accident.  A local Louisiana attorney will be familiar with the roadway where you r accident occurred.  He will also be able to preserve evidence if necessary,  and retain any experts who may be needed, such as an accident reconstruction expert.\r\n\r\n<b>Call the Lawyers Who Care at the Koederitz Law Firm</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nWhether you live in Louisiana or in another state,  if you  have been injured  in Louisiana while traveling on business or pleasure, the Koederitz Law Firm may be able to help. We have over 30 years of experience representing individuals injured in automobile, trucking, and other accidents. In most cases you are able to continue your medical treatment where you live.  Additionally, we can usually communicate with you and manage your claim with requiring you to come to our Louisiana office. Call us at (225) 295-9494 to discuss your case today.','What to Do if You Live Out of State and Were Injured While in Louisiana','','publish','closed','closed','','what-to-do-if-you-live-out-of-state-and-were-injured-while-in-louisiana','','','2013-09-16 20:54:07','2013-09-17 01:54:07','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=81',0,'post','',0),(82,1,'2013-09-16 20:52:44','2013-09-17 01:52:44','Being involved in an automobile accident is always a traumatic experience. When you happen to be away from  your home city or state, it can be even more stressful. If you are away from your home state and in the state of Louisiana when an accident occurs, there are measures you can take to minimize the stress of your accident. Just as with any accident you will notify the local police, get medical treatment and call your insurance company.\n\n<b>Insurance Covers You No Matter Where You Are</b>\n\nRemember that no matter where you are, across the United States, your auto insurance still covers you. If you happen to be taking a cross-country trip—including Canada and Mexico—you will need to check your insurance coverage to determine what limitations may exist. Reporting an out-of-state auto accident to your insurance company is no different from reporting the accident if you were within miles of your own home. You will call the same 800 number and an agent will take the information regarding your accident.\n\n<b>Claims Adjuster Contact</b>\n\nA claims adjuster will be assigned; based on how long you intend to be in Louisiana, your insurance company may have a local claims adjuster visit with you or you may wait until you return home to have a claims adjuster take a look at the damage to your vehicle. In either case, the goal of your insurance company is to take care of the damage to your vehicle in the most efficient manner possible. You will work with your insurance company to determine whether your vehicle will be repaired locally or will be towed to your home in order to be repaired.\n\n<b>Getting the Medical Attention You Need</b>\n\nIf you need medical attention you will see a doctor in Louisiana rather than waiting until you return home. Many times people think they are “fine” following an auto accident, but then a few days later realize they are not fine at all.\n\n<b>Further Steps to Take Following Your Louisiana Accident</b>\n\nMake sure you have all necessary information in order to obtain the completed police report if you have left Louisiana before it is complete. If you are able to, take photographs of the accident scene and make careful notes of every detail—no matter how small or unimportant they may seem at the time. If there are witnesses, see if you can get the names and numbers of those witnesses in  case you need witness statements down the line.\n\nIf you have properly followed all the necessary steps of reporting your accident in Louisiana, you may now want to contact a local Louisiana attorney who can give you solid legal advice regarding your accident and how you will go about obtaining a settlement  from the driver who negligently caused your accident.  A local Louisiana attorney will be familiar with the roadway where you r accident occurred.  He will also be able to preserve evidence if necessary,  and retain any experts who may be needed, such as an accident reconstruction expert.\n\n<b>Call the Lawyers Who Care at the Koederitz Law Firm</b><b> </b>\n\nWhether you live in Louisiana or in another state,  if you  have been injured  in Louisiana while traveling on business or pleasure, the <a href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\">Koederitz Law Firm</a> may be able to help. We have over 30 years of experience representing individuals injured in automobile, trucking, and other accidents. In most cases you are able to continue your medical treatment where you live.  Additionally, we can usually communicate with you and manage your claim with requiring you to come to our Louisiana office. Call us at (225) 295-9494 to discuss your case today.','What to Do if You Live Out of State and Were Injured While in Louisiana','','inherit','closed','closed','','81-revision','','','2013-09-16 20:52:44','2013-09-17 01:52:44','',81,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/81-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(83,1,'2013-09-16 20:53:40','2013-09-17 01:53:40','Being involved in an automobile accident is always a traumatic experience. When you happen to be away from  your home city or state, it can be even more stressful. If you are away from your home state and in the state of Louisiana when an accident occurs, there are measures you can take to minimize the stress of your accident. Just as with any accident you will notify the local police, get medical treatment and call your insurance company.\r\n\r\n<b>Insurance Covers You No Matter Where You Are</b>\r\n\r\nRemember that no matter where you are, across the United States, your auto insurance still covers you. If you happen to be taking a cross-country trip—including Canada and Mexico—you will need to check your insurance coverage to determine what limitations may exist. Reporting an out-of-state auto accident to your insurance company is no different from reporting the accident if you were within miles of your own home. You will call the same 800 number and an agent will take the information regarding your accident.\r\n\r\n<b>Claims Adjuster Contact</b>\r\n\r\nA claims adjuster will be assigned; based on how long you intend to be in Louisiana, your insurance company may have a local claims adjuster visit with you or you may wait until you return home to have a claims adjuster take a look at the damage to your vehicle. In either case, the goal of your insurance company is to take care of the damage to your vehicle in the most efficient manner possible. You will work with your insurance company to determine whether your vehicle will be repaired locally or will be towed to your home in order to be repaired.\r\n\r\n<b>Getting the Medical Attention You Need</b>\r\n\r\nIf you need medical attention you will see a doctor in Louisiana rather than waiting until you return home. Many times people think they are “fine” following an auto accident, but then a few days later realize they are not fine at all.\r\n\r\n<b>Further Steps to Take Following Your Louisiana Accident</b>\r\n\r\nMake sure you have all necessary information in order to obtain the completed police report if you have left Louisiana before it is complete. If you are able to, take photographs of the accident scene and make careful notes of every detail—no matter how small or unimportant they may seem at the time. If there are witnesses, see if you can get the names and numbers of those witnesses in  case you need witness statements down the line.\r\n\r\nIf you have properly followed all the necessary steps of reporting your accident in Louisiana, you may now want to contact a local Louisiana attorney who can give you solid legal advice regarding your accident and how you will go about obtaining a settlement  from the driver who negligently caused your accident.  A local Louisiana attorney will be familiar with the roadway where you r accident occurred.  He will also be able to preserve evidence if necessary,  and retain any experts who may be needed, such as an accident reconstruction expert.\r\n\r\n<b>Call the Lawyers Who Care at the Koederitz Law Firm</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nWhether you live in Louisiana or in another state,  if you  have been injured  in Louisiana while traveling on business or pleasure, the <a href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\">Koederitz Law Firm</a> may be able to help. We have over 30 years of experience representing individuals injured in automobile, trucking, and other accidents. In most cases you are able to continue your medical treatment where you live.  Additionally, we can usually communicate with you and manage your claim with requiring you to come to our Louisiana office. Call us at (225) 295-9494 to discuss your case today.','What to Do if You Live Out of State and Were Injured While in Louisiana','','inherit','closed','closed','','81-revision-2','','','2013-09-16 20:53:40','2013-09-17 01:53:40','',81,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/81-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(84,1,'2013-09-17 00:01:14','2013-09-17 05:01:14','Over five thousand deaths and over 200,000 serious injuries occur each year as the result of collisionsbetween  18-wheeler trucks and  passenger vehicles. While there are certain steps you must take immediately following any accident, there are also  unique issues  involved in filing a claim for your trucking accident. A trucking accident is almost always seriousand therefore traumatic for the victims. When an 80,000 pound truck collides with a 3,000 pound passenger vehicle, fatalities or serious injury are likely. In some cases the truck may be loaded with a hazardous cargo which will compound the devastation caused by the accident.\r\n\r\nJust as with a car accident, the police must be notified and medical attention sought for any injuries. If you or a passenger are able, photographs of the scene of the accident, the vehicles involved, license plate numbers of any witnesses who stop at the scene, debris or vehicle parts, and other photos can be invaluable later on.  Additionally,   you should take notes  describing every detail of the accident—even those which may not seem pertinent now but could become important later on. Trucking companies routinely dispatch adjusters or investigators to the accident scene, to your home, or even to your hospital room.  We always advise our clients to refuse any statement to these agents, until you have obtained legal advice from an attorney experienced in handling trucking accident cases.  These individuals are trained to ask you questions in a certain way, while you are both untrained in their field and recovering from the occurrence of a serious accident. Trucking accident claims are rarely resolved quickly, which is unfortunate for the victims of the accident. Some delay occurs because it often takes many months for the injured victim to know how well he or she will heal, the total cost of medical bills, how much future treatment will be required, and whether they can maintain their previous occupation. If the case goes to trial, the victims may be forced to wait a year or more for a   judgment, which can leave them in a very vulnerable state for a considerable amount of time. Having an experienced  attorney by your side from the beginning can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.\r\n\r\n<b>Collecting Evidence</b>\r\n\r\nThe first thing your   attorney will do is to begin collecting evidence to prove liability. There may be a variety of defendants in your case including the truck driver, the trucking company, the manufacturer of the truck or truck  components, the loading company, or the maintenance company. In some cases highway defects or roadway construction contribute to the cause of the accident, and a construction company and governmental entities may also be named as defendants. Your attorney will determine which one—or ones—were responsible for your accident by gathering log books of the truck driver, safety and personnel records from the trucking company, documentation of the driver’s training and qualifications, statements from any potential witnesses, any construction records,  and photographs of the accident site. Additionally, your attorney will likely subpoena the “black box” from the truck in order to determine what the truck driver was doing immediately preceding the accident.\r\n\r\nOnce all evidence is collected, and we know all of the damages you have and will sustain, your attorney will send a demand letter to the negligent party or parties. This gives the defendants notice of your intent to file a lawsuit and seek compensation for damages. This demand letter will give the defendant’s a specific time in which to   respond,  and will also state the amount you will accept in order to settle the case in lieu of a trial. Of course, your attorney will request payment of an amount that he recommends to you, and that you are satisfied with. The demand amount will typically include a request for payment for pain and suffering, mental anguish, all past and future medical expenses, any lost wages or loss of earning capacity, and any loss of enjoyment of life you may have or will experience. The defendants can make a counteroffer or accept the original offer. If there is no chance of a mutually agreeable settlement, your attorney will file a formal  petition and your lawsuit will begin.\r\n\r\n<b>The Trial</b>\r\n\r\nHandling a trucking accident case through trial can be a lengthy process during which time your medical bills may be mounting alarmingly and you may be unable to return to work. Even if you have medical insurance you are typically required to pay a portion of the charges, and some treatments are not covered by some health insurers.   . It will be your attorney’s job to ensure that the jury fully understands the extent of the damages you have suffered from the trucking accident. You and other witnesses will testify and your attorney may call expert witnesses in order to   prove certain elements of your case. Experts your attorney retains may include those in the fields of accident reconstruction, trucking company safety, truck driving, any physicians that treat you, vocational rehabilitation experts, economists, life care planners,  and other experts. Although the wait may be long, in most cases injured parties are awarded an equitable judgment which covers their medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other damages. .\r\n\r\n<b>The Necessity of Qualified Legal Help</b>\r\n\r\nHandling a Louisiana trucking accident claim on your own is rarely ever a good idea. There are simply too many complexities involved and too much at stake for most people to take such a risk.  Gary P. Koederitz is a Louisiana attorney at Koederitz Law Firm with over thirty years of experience helping people injured in trucking and other accidents.  We want to help you through this time from start to finish. We will ensure that you get the medical treatment you need, and we will handle every aspect of your case. We understand that you need time to heal and we will work hard for you and for your future. Call (225) 295-9494 today to speak to an experienced attorney.','The Stages Involved in a Trucking Accident Claim in Louisiana','','publish','closed','closed','','the-stages-involved-in-a-trucking-accident-claim-in-louisiana','','','2013-09-16 20:56:53','2013-09-17 01:56:53','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=84',0,'post','',0),(85,1,'2013-09-16 20:55:17','2013-09-17 01:55:17','Over five thousand deaths and over 200,000 serious injuries occur each year as the result of collisionsbetween  18-wheeler trucks and  passenger vehicles. While there are certain steps you must take immediately following any accident, there are also  unique issues  involved in filing a claim for your trucking accident. A trucking accident is almost always seriousand therefore traumatic for the victims. When an 80,000 pound truck collides with a 3,000 pound passenger vehicle, fatalities or serious injury are likely. In some cases the truck may be loaded with a hazardous cargo which will compound the devastation caused by the accident.\n\nJust as with a car accident, the police must be notified and medical attention sought for any injuries. If you or a passenger are able, photographs of the scene of the accident, the vehicles involved, license plate numbers of any witnesses who stop at the scene, debris or vehicle parts, and other photos can be invaluable later on.  Additionally,   you should take notes  describing every detail of the accident—even those which may not seem pertinent now but could become important later on. Trucking companies routinely dispatch adjusters or investigators to the accident scene, to your home, or even to your hospital room.  We always advise our clients to refuse any statement to these agents, until you have obtained legal advice from an attorney experienced in handling trucking accident cases.  These individuals are trained to ask you questions in a certain way, while you are both untrained in their field and recovering from the occurrence of a serious accident. Trucking accident claims are rarely resolved quickly, which is unfortunate for the victims of the accident. Some delay occurs because it often takes many months for the injured victim to know how well he or she will heal, the total cost of medical bills, how much future treatment will be required, and whether they can maintain their previous occupation. If the case goes to trial, the victims may be forced to wait a year or more for a   judgment, which can leave them in a very vulnerable state for a considerable amount of time. Having an experienced   attorney by your side from the beginning can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.\n\n<b>Collecting Evidence</b>\n\nThe first thing your   attorney will do is to begin collecting evidence to prove liability. There may be a variety of defendants in your case including the truck driver, the trucking company, the manufacturer of the truck or truck  components, the loading company, or the maintenance company. In some cases highway defects or roadway construction contribute to the cause of the accident, and a construction company and governmental entities may also be named as defendants. Your attorney will determine which one—or ones—were responsible for your accident by gathering log books of the truck driver, safety and personnel records from the trucking company, documentation of the driver’s training and qualifications, statements from any potential witnesses, any construction records,  and photographs of the accident site. Additionally, your attorney will likely subpoena the “black box” from the truck in order to determine what the truck driver was doing immediately preceding the accident.\n\nOnce all evidence is collected, and we know all of the damages you have and will sustain, your attorney will send a demand letter to the negligent party or parties. This gives the defendants notice of your intent to file a lawsuit and seek compensation for damages. This demand letter will give the defendant’s a specific time in which to   respond,  and will also state the amount you will accept in order to settle the case in lieu of a trial. Of course, your attorney will request payment of an amount that he recommends to you, and that you are satisfied with. The demand amount will typically include a request for payment for pain and suffering, mental anguish, all past and future medical expenses, any lost wages or loss of earning capacity, and any loss of enjoyment of life you may have or will experience. The defendants can make a counteroffer or accept the original offer. If there is no chance of a mutually agreeable settlement, your attorney will file a formal  petition and your lawsuit will begin.\n\n<b>The Trial</b>\n\nHandling a trucking accident case through trial can be a lengthy process during which time your medical bills may be mounting alarmingly and you may be unable to return to work. Even if you have medical insurance you are typically required to pay a portion of the charges, and some treatments are not covered by some health insurers.   . It will be your attorney’s job to ensure that the jury fully understands the extent of the damages you have suffered from the trucking accident. You and other witnesses will testify and your attorney may call expert witnesses in order to   prove certain elements of your case. Experts your attorney retains may include those in the fields of accident reconstruction, trucking company safety, truck driving, any physicians that treat you, vocational rehabilitation experts, economists, life care planners,  and other experts. Although the wait may be long, in most cases injured parties are awarded an equitable judgment which covers their medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other damages. .\n\n<b>The Necessity of Qualified Legal Help</b>\n\nHandling a Louisiana trucking accident claim on your own is rarely ever a good idea. There are simply too many complexities involved and too much at stake for most people to take such a risk.  Gary P. Koederitz is a Louisiana attorney at Koederitz Law Firm with over thirty years of experience helping people injured in trucking and other accidents.  We want to help you through this time from start to finish. We will ensure that you get the medical treatment you need, and we will handle every aspect of your case. We understand that you need time to heal and we will work hard for you and for your future. Call (225) 295-9494 today to speak to an experienced attorney.','The Stages Involved in a Trucking Accident Claim in Louisiana','','inherit','closed','closed','','84-revision','','','2013-09-16 20:55:17','2013-09-17 01:55:17','',84,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/84-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(86,1,'2013-09-16 20:56:24','2013-09-17 01:56:24','Over five thousand deaths and over 200,000 serious injuries occur each year as the result of collisionsbetween  18-wheeler trucks and  passenger vehicles. While there are certain steps you must take immediately following any accident, there are also  unique issues  involved in filing a claim for your trucking accident. A trucking accident is almost always seriousand therefore traumatic for the victims. When an 80,000 pound truck collides with a 3,000 pound passenger vehicle, fatalities or serious injury are likely. In some cases the truck may be loaded with a hazardous cargo which will compound the devastation caused by the accident.\n\nJust as with a car accident, the police must be notified and medical attention sought for any injuries. If you or a passenger are able, photographs of the scene of the accident, the vehicles involved, license plate numbers of any witnesses who stop at the scene, debris or vehicle parts, and other photos can be invaluable later on.  Additionally,   you should take notes  describing every detail of the accident—even those which may not seem pertinent now but could become important later on. Trucking companies routinely dispatch adjusters or investigators to the accident scene, to your home, or even to your hospital room.  We always advise our clients to refuse any statement to these agents, until you have obtained legal advice from an attorney experienced in handling trucking accident cases.  These individuals are trained to ask you questions in a certain way, while you are both untrained in their field and recovering from the occurrence of a serious accident. Trucking accident claims are rarely resolved quickly, which is unfortunate for the victims of the accident. Some delay occurs because it often takes many months for the injured victim to know how well he or she will heal, the total cost of medical bills, how much future treatment will be required, and whether they can maintain their previous occupation. If the case goes to trial, the victims may be forced to wait a year or more for a   judgment, which can leave them in a very vulnerable state for a considerable amount of time. Having an experienced  attorney by your side from the beginning can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.\n\n<b>Collecting Evidence</b>\n\nThe first thing your   attorney will do is to begin collecting evidence to prove liability. There may be a variety of defendants in your case including the truck driver, the trucking company, the manufacturer of the truck or truck  components, the loading company, or the maintenance company. In some cases highway defects or roadway construction contribute to the cause of the accident, and a construction company and governmental entities may also be named as defendants. Your attorney will determine which one—or ones—were responsible for your accident by gathering log books of the truck driver, safety and personnel records from the trucking company, documentation of the driver’s training and qualifications, statements from any potential witnesses, any construction records,  and photographs of the accident site. Additionally, your attorney will likely subpoena the “black box” from the truck in order to determine what the truck driver was doing immediately preceding the accident.\n\nOnce all evidence is collected, and we know all of the damages you have and will sustain, your attorney will send a demand letter to the negligent party or parties. This gives the defendants notice of your intent to file a lawsuit and seek compensation for damages. This demand letter will give the defendant’s a specific time in which to   respond,  and will also state the amount you will accept in order to settle the case in lieu of a trial. Of course, your attorney will request payment of an amount that he recommends to you, and that you are satisfied with. The demand amount will typically include a request for payment for pain and suffering, mental anguish, all past and future medical expenses, any lost wages or loss of earning capacity, and any loss of enjoyment of life you may have or will experience. The defendants can make a counteroffer or accept the original offer. If there is no chance of a mutually agreeable settlement, your attorney will file a formal  petition and your lawsuit will begin.\n\n<b>The Trial</b>\n\nHandling a trucking accident case through trial can be a lengthy process during which time your medical bills may be mounting alarmingly and you may be unable to return to work. Even if you have medical insurance you are typically required to pay a portion of the charges, and some treatments are not covered by some health insurers.   . It will be your attorney’s job to ensure that the jury fully understands the extent of the damages you have suffered from the trucking accident. You and other witnesses will testify and your attorney may call expert witnesses in order to   prove certain elements of your case. Experts your attorney retains may include those in the fields of accident reconstruction, trucking company safety, truck driving, any physicians that treat you, vocational rehabilitation experts, economists, life care planners,  and other experts. Although the wait may be long, in most cases injured parties are awarded an equitable judgment which covers their medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other damages. .\n\n<b>The Necessity of Qualified Legal Help</b>\n\nHandling a Louisiana trucking accident claim on your own is rarely ever a good idea. There are simply too many complexities involved and too much at stake for most people to take such a risk.  Gary P. Koederitz is a Louisiana attorney at Koederitz Law Firm with over thirty years of experience helping people injured in trucking and other accidents.  We want to help you through this time from start to finish. We will ensure that you get the medical treatment you need, and we will handle every aspect of your case. We understand that you need time to heal and we will work hard for you and for your future. Call (225) 295-9494 today to speak to an experienced attorney.','The Stages Involved in a Trucking Accident Claim in Louisiana','','inherit','closed','closed','','84-autosave','','','2013-09-16 20:56:24','2013-09-17 01:56:24','',84,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/84-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(87,1,'2013-09-16 20:55:21','2013-09-17 01:55:21','Over five thousand deaths and over 200,000 serious injuries occur each year as the result of collisionsbetween  18-wheeler trucks and  passenger vehicles. While there are certain steps you must take immediately following any accident, there are also  unique issues  involved in filing a claim for your trucking accident. A trucking accident is almost always seriousand therefore traumatic for the victims. When an 80,000 pound truck collides with a 3,000 pound passenger vehicle, fatalities or serious injury are likely. In some cases the truck may be loaded with a hazardous cargo which will compound the devastation caused by the accident.\r\n\r\nJust as with a car accident, the police must be notified and medical attention sought for any injuries. If you or a passenger are able, photographs of the scene of the accident, the vehicles involved, license plate numbers of any witnesses who stop at the scene, debris or vehicle parts, and other photos can be invaluable later on.  Additionally,   you should take notes  describing every detail of the accident—even those which may not seem pertinent now but could become important later on. Trucking companies routinely dispatch adjusters or investigators to the accident scene, to your home, or even to your hospital room.  We always advise our clients to refuse any statement to these agents, until you have obtained legal advice from an attorney experienced in handling trucking accident cases.  These individuals are trained to ask you questions in a certain way, while you are both untrained in their field and recovering from the occurrence of a serious accident. Trucking accident claims are rarely resolved quickly, which is unfortunate for the victims of the accident. Some delay occurs because it often takes many months for the injured victim to know how well he or she will heal, the total cost of medical bills, how much future treatment will be required, and whether they can maintain their previous occupation. If the case goes to trial, the victims may be forced to wait a year or more for a   judgment, which can leave them in a very vulnerable state for a considerable amount of time. Having an experienced   attorney by your side from the beginning can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.\r\n\r\n<b>Collecting Evidence</b>\r\n\r\nThe first thing your   attorney will do is to begin collecting evidence to prove liability. There may be a variety of defendants in your case including the truck driver, the trucking company, the manufacturer of the truck or truck  components, the loading company, or the maintenance company. In some cases highway defects or roadway construction contribute to the cause of the accident, and a construction company and governmental entities may also be named as defendants. Your attorney will determine which one—or ones—were responsible for your accident by gathering log books of the truck driver, safety and personnel records from the trucking company, documentation of the driver’s training and qualifications, statements from any potential witnesses, any construction records,  and photographs of the accident site. Additionally, your attorney will likely subpoena the “black box” from the truck in order to determine what the truck driver was doing immediately preceding the accident.\r\n\r\nOnce all evidence is collected, and we know all of the damages you have and will sustain, your attorney will send a demand letter to the negligent party or parties. This gives the defendants notice of your intent to file a lawsuit and seek compensation for damages. This demand letter will give the defendant’s a specific time in which to   respond,  and will also state the amount you will accept in order to settle the case in lieu of a trial. Of course, your attorney will request payment of an amount that he recommends to you, and that you are satisfied with. The demand amount will typically include a request for payment for pain and suffering, mental anguish, all past and future medical expenses, any lost wages or loss of earning capacity, and any loss of enjoyment of life you may have or will experience. The defendants can make a counteroffer or accept the original offer. If there is no chance of a mutually agreeable settlement, your attorney will file a formal  petition and your lawsuit will begin.\r\n\r\n<b>The Trial</b>\r\n\r\nHandling a trucking accident case through trial can be a lengthy process during which time your medical bills may be mounting alarmingly and you may be unable to return to work. Even if you have medical insurance you are typically required to pay a portion of the charges, and some treatments are not covered by some health insurers.   . It will be your attorney’s job to ensure that the jury fully understands the extent of the damages you have suffered from the trucking accident. You and other witnesses will testify and your attorney may call expert witnesses in order to   prove certain elements of your case. Experts your attorney retains may include those in the fields of accident reconstruction, trucking company safety, truck driving, any physicians that treat you, vocational rehabilitation experts, economists, life care planners,  and other experts. Although the wait may be long, in most cases injured parties are awarded an equitable judgment which covers their medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other damages. .\r\n\r\n<b>The Necessity of Qualified Legal Help</b>\r\n\r\nHandling a Louisiana trucking accident claim on your own is rarely ever a good idea. There are simply too many complexities involved and too much at stake for most people to take such a risk.  Gary P. Koederitz is a Louisiana attorney at Koederitz Law Firm with over thirty years of experience helping people injured in trucking and other accidents.  We want to help you through this time from start to finish. We will ensure that you get the medical treatment you need, and we will handle every aspect of your case. We understand that you need time to heal and we will work hard for you and for your future. Call (225) 295-9494 today to speak to an experienced attorney.','The Stages Involved in a Trucking Accident Claim in Louisiana','','inherit','closed','closed','','84-revision-2','','','2013-09-16 20:55:21','2013-09-17 01:55:21','',84,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/84-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(88,1,'2013-09-18 00:17:02','2013-09-18 05:17:02','“Jacknife” 18-wheeler truck accidents occur frequently on the roadways and highways of Louisiana.  When a truck jackknifes, this means the truck skids uncontrollably after the driver brakes suddenly. The drive wheels lock down when they reach a slick spot while the front wheels and trailer keep moving. The trailer then shifts outward, coming to a halt to form a 90 degree angle with the truck. The jackknife is the worst accident for an eighteen wheel truck other than a rollover caused by over-correction.   The braking system of a large commercial truck is considerably different from that of a smaller passenger car. A truck driver who encounters a situation in which the brakes must be applied basically has three choices:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The steering axle brakes can be locked which will move the rig straight ahead no matter what angle the wheel is at. This gives the driver no ability to guide the truck but <i>may</i> keep the truck moving straight ahead.</li>\r\n	<li>When the drive axles are locked it is almost a given that a jackknife accident will occur.</li>\r\n	<li>If the trailer brakes are locked all directional control is lost which will result in serious trailer swing.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIn order to avoid a potentially tragic jackknife very even brake pressure must be applied—but stopped short of locking down the brakes. ABS brakes solve this sort of problem in passenger vehicles but most big commercial trucks are not equipped with this type of braking system. Any time a truck jackknifes the consequences can be deadly for the driver as well as other drivers on the road. If the trailer is loaded with hazardous cargo, the dangers are compounded. Since a truck will jackknife   in virtually the blink of an eye, surrounding vehicles have little opportunity to take evasive actions. This means vehicles which are unable to come to a stop may end up skidding under the truck trailer or crashing into the truck.\r\n\r\n<b>Why the Accident Occurred</b>\r\n\r\nDriver error, distraction, negligence or reckless driving could be responsible for a jackknifed truck. Other causes include inclement weather, improper use of the truck’s braking system, equipment failure, excess speeds or hazardous road conditions. When the brakes of the truck are applied suddenly, the truck may go into a skid which can in turn lead to a jackknifed truck. Should the driver downshift too quickly, or accelerate unexpectedly on a slippery surface, the result can be the same.\r\n\r\n<b>Inexperienced Truck Drivers</b>\r\n\r\nDrivers of large commercial trucks must obtain a commercial driver’s license (or CDL) as well as participate in a training program. This program is meant to inform the driver of all applicable regulations  and to provide instruction on the handling and maneuvering of a loaded 80,000 pound vehicle. Truckers who transport hazardous materials must go through even more training in order to deliver those loads. Despite these requirements, many truck drivers get behind the wheel of the large commercial truck without the necessary experience which would allow them to cope with the vast array of driving conditions truckers regularly encounter. They may not realize that it takes about a 40% longer distance to stop a large truck than a passenger automobile.\r\n\r\nAny type of reckless behavior or inattention can result in a serious or fatal accident due to the sheer size of the truck as well as the fact that the truck does not handle like a smaller vehicle. Trucking companies must be vigilant in ensuring that every single trucker they place on the roadways has the training and experience necessary to deal with any situation which may arise, including the necessity of braking suddenly without jackknifing.\r\n\r\nIf you were injured by a jackknifed truck, whether due to an inexperienced driver or other factors, Louisiana attorney Gary P. Koederitz at Koederitz Law Firm wants to help. We have over three decades of experience and will work hard to ensure that you are fully compensated for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and all other damages. Call (225) 295-9494 today to discuss your case with a knowledgeable attorney.','What Causes an 18-Wheeler Truck to Jackknife ?','','publish','closed','closed','','what-causes-an-18-wheeler-truck-to-jackknife','','','2013-09-16 20:59:43','2013-09-17 01:59:43','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=88',0,'post','',0),(89,1,'2013-09-16 20:58:05','2013-09-17 01:58:05','“Jacknife” 18-wheeler truck accidents occur frequently on the roadways and highways of Louisiana.  When a truck jackknifes, this means the truck skids uncontrollably after the driver brakes suddenly. The drive wheels lock down when they reach a slick spot while the front wheels and trailer keep moving. The trailer then shifts outward, coming to a halt to form a 90 degree angle with the truck. The jackknife is the worst accident for an eighteen wheel truck other than a rollover caused by over-correction.   The braking system of a large commercial truck is considerably different from that of a smaller passenger car. A truck driver who encounters a situation in which the brakes must be applied basically has three choices:\n<ul>\n	<li>The steering axle brakes can be locked which will move the rig straight ahead no matter what angle the wheel is at. This gives the driver no ability to guide the truck but <i>may</i> keep the truck moving straight ahead.</li>\n	<li>When the drive axles are locked it is almost a given that a jackknife accident will occur.</li>\n	<li>If the trailer brakes are locked all directional control is lost which will result in serious trailer swing.</li>\n</ul>\nIn order to avoid a potentially tragic jackknife very even brake pressure must be applied—but stopped short of locking down the brakes. ABS brakes solve this sort of problem in passenger vehicles but most big commercial trucks are not equipped with this type of braking system. Any time a truck jackknifes the consequences can be deadly for the driver as well as other drivers on the road. If the trailer is loaded with hazardous cargo, the dangers are compounded. Since a truck will jackknife   in virtually the blink of an eye, surrounding vehicles have little opportunity to take evasive actions. This means vehicles which are unable to come to a stop may end up skidding under the truck trailer or crashing into the truck.\n\n<b>Why the Accident Occurred</b>\n\nDriver error, distraction, negligence or reckless driving could be responsible for a jackknifed truck. Other causes include inclement weather, improper use of the truck’s braking system, equipment failure, excess speeds or hazardous road conditions. When the brakes of the truck are applied suddenly, the truck may go into a skid which can in turn lead to a jackknifed truck. Should the driver downshift too quickly, or accelerate unexpectedly on a slippery surface, the result can be the same.\n\n<b>Inexperienced Truck Drivers</b>\n\nDrivers of large commercial trucks must obtain a commercial driver’s license (or CDL) as well as participate in a training program. This program is meant to inform the driver of all applicable regulations  and to provide instruction on the handling and maneuvering of a loaded 80,000 pound vehicle. Truckers who transport hazardous materials must go through even more training in order to deliver those loads. Despite these requirements, many truck drivers get behind the wheel of the large commercial truck without the necessary experience which would allow them to cope with the vast array of driving conditions truckers regularly encounter. They may not realize that it takes about a 40% longer distance to stop a large truck than a passenger automobile.\n\nAny type of reckless behavior or inattention can result in a serious or fatal accident due to the sheer size of the truck as well as the fact that the truck does not handle like a smaller vehicle. Trucking companies must be vigilant in ensuring that every single trucker they place on the roadways has the training and experience necessary to deal with any situation which may arise, including the necessity of braking suddenly without jackknifing.\n\nIf you were injured by a jackknifed truck, whether due to an inexperienced driver or other factors, Louisiana attorney Gary P. Koederitz at Koederitz Law Firm wants to help. We have over three decades of experience and will work hard to ensure that you are fully compensated for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and all other damages. Call (225) 295-9494 today to discuss your case with a knowledgeable attorney.','What Causes an 18-Wheeler Truck to Jackknife ?','','inherit','closed','closed','','88-revision','','','2013-09-16 20:58:05','2013-09-17 01:58:05','',88,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/88-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(92,1,'2013-09-26 15:31:26','2013-09-26 20:31:26','A fatal trucking accident which occurred on May 14, 2013 in Shreveport, Louisiana remains under investigation. Two eighteen-wheelers were traveling eastbound on Interstate 20 when one driver apparently rear-ended the other. The driver in the back truck had to be cut free from his vehicle, and emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene of the accident. While in many rear-end crashes the vehicle which collides with the vehicle in front is deemed to be responsible for the accident, this is not always the case.  In some instances, the actions of the front vehicle make it impossible for the other vehicle to avoid a rear-end collision.  When a following driver confronts a vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly in his path, through no fault of the following driver, Louisiana law gives the following driver a right to recover damages based upon the “sudden emergency” doctrine.\n\nAdditionally, contributing factors such as improperly functioning equipment, driver fatigue, driver negligence or inattention and even intoxicated driving can add to the difficulty in determining fault.  In many instances, it can be difficult to prove fault in a trucking accident and attorneys can face significant challenges. In this particular instance and in most trucking accidents, one of the most powerful allies for victims of the crash could well be the   Event Data Recorder, or as most people know it, the “black box.”\n\nThe commercial truck  EDR is comparable to those found on jet airplanes and is designed to capture and record truck operations data. An Event Data Recorder is generally defined as a device installed in a vehicle to record technical vehicle and occupant information for a brief period of time before, during, and after a crash occurs. Congress is currently considering a Federal law which would require all commercial trucks to have EDR’s, ’, primarily as a means of targeting those drivers who routinely exceed Federal hours of service rules. These black boxes are usually set to record truck driving data for thirty days, then they start over. Some of the items an EDR measures include:\n<ul>\n	<li>The rpm of the truck engine prior to the accident, which could indicate acceleration on the part of the driver</li>\n	<li>Vehicle speed five seconds prior to impact</li>\n	<li>Brake usage five seconds prior to impact</li>\n	<li>Gear selection and/or clutch application</li>\n	<li>Engine malfunction information</li>\n	<li>Steering angle</li>\n	<li>Low oil pressure</li>\n	<li>Coolant loss</li>\n	<li>Cruise control status</li>\n	<li>Idle time</li>\n	<li>Average travel speeds</li>\n	<li>Change in velocity for up to three seconds after the impact</li>\n	<li>Whether the driver of the truck wore a safety belt</li>\n	<li>Whether the driver and passenger front airbags deployed</li>\n	<li>The number of crash events</li>\n	<li>Whether the EDR completed the recording of the crash</li>\n</ul>\nThere is often conflicting testimony between the truck driver and the injured parties, particularly in such areas as speed, acceleration and braking. While much of the disparity can be attributed to protecting one’s own interests, accidents can happen so quickly that it can honestly be difficult to remember the exact sequence of events. Black box evidence is usually admissible in court and can be invaluable in proving negligence on the part of the truck driver or trucking company. Although there have been challenges to the black box evidence in court, they have mostly all been given little or no credence. Accident reconstruction is also an important part of any truck accident lawsuit. While the black box can tell you what the truck was doing immediately prior to the accident, if the truck is equipped with an anti-collision system radar details concerning other drivers may also be recorded.  It may be necessary for the attorney for the victim to obtain a court order which ensures that the truck is not tampered with prior to inspection and that the black box evidence is properly preserved.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Trucking Accidents Change Lives</b>\n\nSurvivors of trucking accidents often find their lives are changed forever. The injuries sustained are likely to be extremely grave, requiring months, years, or even a lifetime of medical procedures and rehabilitation. Permanent disabilities are common results of trucking accidents. Of course the medical expenses and lost wages associated with such serious injuries are also likely to be huge.  Victims of trucking accidents may feel like they have nowhere to turn, and that there is nobody on their side to fight a huge trucking company with seemingly unlimited resources. In addition to dealing with pain, ongoing therapy, medical treatment and the inability to work and support a family, the truck accident victim must      take steps to protect and prosecute their legal claims against the trucking company to recoup their losses.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>The Koederitz Law Firm Looks Out for Victims of Trucking Accident Collisions</b>\n\nThe valuable data from the black box is    only one reason that the victim of a trucking accident should consult with    an experienced attorney.. Trucking accidents are full of complexities not seen in collisions between passenger vehicles, primarily due to the number of potential defendants as well as the black box data.  Gary P. Koederitz at Koederitz Law Firm wants to ensure that your rights and your future are fully protected, and he will fight aggressively to that end. Call (225) 295-9494 today for a free and comprehensive evaluation of your trucking accident case.','Accessing the Black Box Information Following Your Trucking Accident','','inherit','closed','closed','','91-revision','','','2013-09-26 15:31:26','2013-09-26 20:31:26','',91,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/91-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(93,1,'2013-09-26 15:32:24','2013-09-26 20:32:24','A fatal trucking accident which occurred on May 14, 2013 in Shreveport, Louisiana remains under investigation. Two eighteen-wheelers were traveling eastbound on Interstate 20 when one driver apparently rear-ended the other. The driver in the back truck had to be cut free from his vehicle, and emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene of the accident. While in many rear-end crashes the vehicle which collides with the vehicle in front is deemed to be responsible for the accident, this is not always the case.  In some instances, the actions of the front vehicle make it impossible for the other vehicle to avoid a rear-end collision.  When a following driver confronts a vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly in his path, through no fault of the following driver, Louisiana law gives the following driver a right to recover damages based upon the “sudden emergency” doctrine.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, contributing factors such as improperly functioning equipment, driver fatigue, driver negligence or inattention and even intoxicated driving can add to the difficulty in determining fault.  In many instances, it can be difficult to prove fault in a trucking accident and attorneys can face significant challenges. In this particular instance and in most trucking accidents, one of the most powerful allies for victims of the crash could well be the   Event Data Recorder, or as most people know it, the “black box.”\r\n\r\nThe commercial truck  EDR is comparable to those found on jet airplanes and is designed to capture and record truck operations data. An Event Data Recorder is generally defined as a device installed in a vehicle to record technical vehicle and occupant information for a brief period of time before, during, and after a crash occurs. Congress is currently considering a Federal law which would require all commercial trucks to have EDR’s, ’, primarily as a means of targeting those drivers who routinely exceed Federal hours of service rules. These black boxes are usually set to record truck driving data for thirty days, then they start over. Some of the items an EDR measures include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The rpm of the truck engine prior to the accident, which could indicate acceleration on the part of the driver</li>\r\n	<li>Vehicle speed five seconds prior to impact</li>\r\n	<li>Brake usage five seconds prior to impact</li>\r\n	<li>Gear selection and/or clutch application</li>\r\n	<li>Engine malfunction information</li>\r\n	<li>Steering angle</li>\r\n	<li>Low oil pressure</li>\r\n	<li>Coolant loss</li>\r\n	<li>Cruise control status</li>\r\n	<li>Idle time</li>\r\n	<li>Average travel speeds</li>\r\n	<li>Change in velocity for up to three seconds after the impact</li>\r\n	<li>Whether the driver of the truck wore a safety belt</li>\r\n	<li>Whether the driver and passenger front airbags deployed</li>\r\n	<li>The number of crash events</li>\r\n	<li>Whether the EDR completed the recording of the crash</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThere is often conflicting testimony between the truck driver and the injured parties, particularly in such areas as speed, acceleration and braking. While much of the disparity can be attributed to protecting one’s own interests, accidents can happen so quickly that it can honestly be difficult to remember the exact sequence of events. Black box evidence is usually admissible in court and can be invaluable in proving negligence on the part of the truck driver or trucking company. Although there have been challenges to the black box evidence in court, they have mostly all been given little or no credence. Accident reconstruction is also an important part of any truck accident lawsuit. While the black box can tell you what the truck was doing immediately prior to the accident, if the truck is equipped with an anti-collision system radar details concerning other drivers may also be recorded.  It may be necessary for the attorney for the victim to obtain a court order which ensures that the truck is not tampered with prior to inspection and that the black box evidence is properly preserved.\r\n\r\n<b>Trucking Accidents Change Lives</b>\r\n\r\nSurvivors of trucking accidents often find their lives are changed forever. The injuries sustained are likely to be extremely grave, requiring months, years, or even a lifetime of medical procedures and rehabilitation. Permanent disabilities are common results of trucking accidents. Of course the medical expenses and lost wages associated with such serious injuries are also likely to be huge.  Victims of trucking accidents may feel like they have nowhere to turn, and that there is nobody on their side to fight a huge trucking company with seemingly unlimited resources. In addition to dealing with pain, ongoing therapy, medical treatment and the inability to work and support a family, the truck accident victim must      take steps to protect and prosecute their legal claims against the trucking company to recoup their losses.\r\n\r\n<b>The Koederitz Law Firm Looks Out for Victims of Trucking Accident Collisions</b>\r\n\r\nThe valuable data from the black box is    only one reason that the victim of a trucking accident should consult with    an experienced attorney.. Trucking accidents are full of complexities not seen in collisions between passenger vehicles, primarily due to the number of potential defendants as well as the black box data.  Gary P. Koederitz at Koederitz Law Firm wants to ensure that your rights and your future are fully protected, and he will fight aggressively to that end. Call (225) 295-9494 today for a free and comprehensive evaluation of your trucking accident case.','Accessing the Black Box Information Following Your Trucking Accident','','inherit','closed','closed','','91-revision-2','','','2013-09-26 15:32:24','2013-09-26 20:32:24','',91,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/91-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(94,1,'2013-09-23 12:12:11','2013-09-23 17:12:11','Auto collisions can have serious consequences, including injury and death. However, passengers inside a vehicle have at least a measure of protection in the form of seat belts, airbags and the steel cage surrounding them.  Unfortunately, a pedestrian has none of those protections, so imagine a completely vulnerable person being struck by 3,000 pounds or more of metal and glass. A vehicle moving at only 10 miles per hour is traveling over 14 feet per second. Large cities have the highest number of pedestrian accidents and fatalities, likely because there are <i>more</i> pedestrians and more vehicles. Across the United States, each year vehicles hit over 80,000 pedestrians, resulting in serious injury.    One quarter of those accidents occur in New York City alone. In addition to the pedestrians seriously injured, there are between 4,000 and 6,000 pedestrian deaths annually.\r\n\r\nPedestrian accidents could be caused from negligence or inattention on the part of the driver, by pedestrian error, or by a combination of the two Errors causing a pedestrian/vehicle accident.  Pedestrian errors may include the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Ignoring traffic controls. Pedestrians who walk on the “don’t walk” sign, thinking they can get across before a car comes along are taking a serious risk.</li>\r\n	<li>Jaywalking is crossing the street at inappropriate and undesignated areas. Stepping out from behind a parked vehicle is particularly dangerous as oncoming drivers may not see the pedestrian until it is too late. Pedestrians must cross only at intersections when the light is green.</li>\r\n	<li>Children who “dart” into the street are at an extremely high risk of being hit by an oncoming car. Parents must be aware of this and hold tightly to small children when crossing a street.</li>\r\n	<li>Walking with headphones on in the city is a definite “no-no.” The music coming from the headphones could prevent the pedestrian from hearing an oncoming car or a warning horn honking.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDriver error is actually the much more common cause of pedestrian/auto accidents, and may include the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Disregarding pedestrians in crosswalks—drivers must always be aware of the possibility of a pedestrian walking across a crosswalk or intersection.</li>\r\n	<li>Disregarding stop signs and red lights. Speeding through a red light can cause tragic consequences if a pedestrian has started across the street.</li>\r\n	<li>Driver distraction including texting, talking on the phone, eating or drinking, talking to other passengers in the car, changing the radio station or turning around to see what the children are doing. Driver distraction may well be the primary cause of pedestrian accidents.</li>\r\n	<li>Driving faster than the posted speed can be dangerous, particularly in areas with high numbers of pedestrians. Any form of aggressive driving, including speeding, improper turning, failure to yield or making illegal turns can lead to an innocent pedestrian being struck.</li>\r\n	<li>Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lead to tragic consequences—approximately 48% of all pedestrian deaths involve alcohol, either on the part of the pedestrian or the driver.</li>\r\n	<li>Drivers who are unfamiliar with an area may be so focused on reading maps or street signs that they don’t notice a pedestrian until it’s too late.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe elderly and children are particularly vulnerable to becoming victims of pedestrian accidents. While children do not fully understand the danger of skipping out into traffic without looking, the elderly tend to misjudge the amount of time it will take them to cross the road safely. When a distracted driver or one driving aggressively comes along at the precise time a child or elderly person is in the intersection or crosswalk, tragedy can ensue.\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\">Koederitz Law Firm</a> has years of experience helping pedestrians who are victims of a negligent, inattentive or reckless driver.  In many cases, the driver who hits the pedestrian drives away rather than staying to face the music, leaving the pedestrian not only injured, but unable to ensure that the responsible party pays for those injuries. In today’s world, it is often possible for us to recover recorded video of the accident from many surveillance cameras, although one must usually act quickly before the data is deleted. As an experienced Louisiana attorney, Gary P. Koederitz is also familiar with the court decisions, which often favor pedestrians when the issue of fault or negligence is decided.   Gary P. Koederitz and Koederitz Law Firm will handle all aspects of your pedestrian injury case, allowing you the time necessary to recuperate from your injuries. Call (225) 295-9494 today for an experienced, compassionate consultation.','When Negligence is Involved in a Pedestrian Accident in Louisiana','','publish','closed','closed','','when-negligence-is-involved-in-a-pedestrian-accident-in-louisiana','','','2013-09-26 15:36:06','2013-09-26 20:36:06','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=94',0,'post','',0),(95,1,'2013-09-26 15:35:12','2013-09-26 20:35:12','Auto collisions can have serious consequences, including injury and death. However, passengers inside a vehicle have at least a measure of protection in the form of seat belts, airbags and the steel cage surrounding them.  Unfortunately, a pedestrian has none of those protections, so imagine a completely vulnerable person being struck by 3,000 pounds or more of metal and glass. A vehicle moving at only 10 miles per hour is traveling over 14 feet per second. Large cities have the highest number of pedestrian accidents and fatalities, likely because there are <i>more</i> pedestrians and more vehicles. Across the United States, each year vehicles hit over 80,000 pedestrians, resulting in serious injury.    One quarter of those accidents occur in New York City alone. In addition to the pedestrians seriously injured, there are between 4,000 and 6,000 pedestrian deaths annually.\n\nPedestrian accidents could be caused from negligence or inattention on the part of the driver, by pedestrian error, or by a combination of the two Errors causing a pedestrian/vehicle accident.  Pedestrian errors may include the following:\n<ul>\n	<li>Ignoring traffic controls. Pedestrians who walk on the “don’t walk” sign, thinking they can get across before a car comes along are taking a serious risk.</li>\n	<li>Jaywalking is crossing the street at inappropriate and undesignated areas. Stepping out from behind a parked vehicle is particularly dangerous as oncoming drivers may not see the pedestrian until it is too late. Pedestrians must cross only at intersections when the light is green.</li>\n	<li>Children who “dart” into the street are at an extremely high risk of being hit by an oncoming car. Parents must be aware of this and hold tightly to small children when crossing a street.</li>\n	<li>Walking with headphones on in the city is a definite “no-no.” The music coming from the headphones could prevent the pedestrian from hearing an oncoming car or a warning horn honking.</li>\n</ul>\nDriver error is actually the much more common cause of pedestrian/auto accidents, and may include the following:\n<ul>\n	<li>Disregarding pedestrians in crosswalks—drivers must always be aware of the possibility of a pedestrian walking across a crosswalk or intersection.</li>\n	<li>Disregarding stop signs and red lights. Speeding through a red light can cause tragic consequences if a pedestrian has started across the street.</li>\n	<li>Driver distraction including texting, talking on the phone, eating or drinking, talking to other passengers in the car, changing the radio station or turning around to see what the children are doing. Driver distraction may well be the primary cause of pedestrian accidents.</li>\n	<li>Driving faster than the posted speed can be dangerous, particularly in areas with high numbers of pedestrians. Any form of aggressive driving, including speeding, improper turning, failure to yield or making illegal turns can lead to an innocent pedestrian being struck.</li>\n	<li>Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lead to tragic consequences—approximately 48% of all pedestrian deaths involve alcohol, either on the part of the pedestrian or the driver.</li>\n	<li>Drivers who are unfamiliar with an area may be so focused on reading maps or street signs that they don’t notice a pedestrian until it’s too late.</li>\n</ul>\nThe elderly and children are particularly vulnerable to becoming victims of pedestrian accidents. While children do not fully understand the danger of skipping out into traffic without looking, the elderly tend to misjudge the amount of time it will take them to cross the road safely. When a distracted driver or one driving aggressively comes along at the precise time a child or elderly person is in the intersection or crosswalk, tragedy can ensue.\n\nThe <a href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\">Koederitz Law Firm</a> has years of experience helping pedestrians who are victims of a negligent, inattentive or reckless driver.  In many cases, the driver who hits the pedestrian drives away rather than staying to face the music, leaving the pedestrian not only injured, but unable to ensure that the responsible party pays for those injuries. In today’s world, it is often possible for us to recover recorded video of the accident from many surveillance cameras, although one must usually act quickly before the data is deleted. As an experienced Louisiana attorney, Gary P. Koederitz is also familiar with the court decisions, which often favor pedestrians when the issue of fault or negligence is decided.   Gary P. Koederitz and Koederitz Law Firm will handle all aspects of your pedestrian injury case, allowing you the time necessary to recuperate from your injuries. Call (225) 295-9494 today for an experienced, compassionate consultation.','When Negligence is Involved in a Pedestrian Accident in Louisiana','','inherit','closed','closed','','94-revision','','','2013-09-26 15:35:12','2013-09-26 20:35:12','',94,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/94-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(96,1,'2013-09-26 15:35:50','2013-09-26 20:35:50','Auto collisions can have serious consequences, including injury and death. However, passengers inside a vehicle have at least a measure of protection in the form of seat belts, airbags and the steel cage surrounding them.  Unfortunately, a pedestrian has none of those protections, so imagine a completely vulnerable person being struck by 3,000 pounds or more of metal and glass. A vehicle moving at only 10 miles per hour is traveling over 14 feet per second. Large cities have the highest number of pedestrian accidents and fatalities, likely because there are <i>more</i> pedestrians and more vehicles. Across the United States, each year vehicles hit over 80,000 pedestrians, resulting in serious injury.    One quarter of those accidents occur in New York City alone. In addition to the pedestrians seriously injured, there are between 4,000 and 6,000 pedestrian deaths annually.\r\n\r\nPedestrian accidents could be caused from negligence or inattention on the part of the driver, by pedestrian error, or by a combination of the two Errors causing a pedestrian/vehicle accident.  Pedestrian errors may include the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Ignoring traffic controls. Pedestrians who walk on the “don’t walk” sign, thinking they can get across before a car comes along are taking a serious risk.</li>\r\n	<li>Jaywalking is crossing the street at inappropriate and undesignated areas. Stepping out from behind a parked vehicle is particularly dangerous as oncoming drivers may not see the pedestrian until it is too late. Pedestrians must cross only at intersections when the light is green.</li>\r\n	<li>Children who “dart” into the street are at an extremely high risk of being hit by an oncoming car. Parents must be aware of this and hold tightly to small children when crossing a street.</li>\r\n	<li>Walking with headphones on in the city is a definite “no-no.” The music coming from the headphones could prevent the pedestrian from hearing an oncoming car or a warning horn honking.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDriver error is actually the much more common cause of pedestrian/auto accidents, and may include the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Disregarding pedestrians in crosswalks—drivers must always be aware of the possibility of a pedestrian walking across a crosswalk or intersection.</li>\r\n	<li>Disregarding stop signs and red lights. Speeding through a red light can cause tragic consequences if a pedestrian has started across the street.</li>\r\n	<li>Driver distraction including texting, talking on the phone, eating or drinking, talking to other passengers in the car, changing the radio station or turning around to see what the children are doing. Driver distraction may well be the primary cause of pedestrian accidents.</li>\r\n	<li>Driving faster than the posted speed can be dangerous, particularly in areas with high numbers of pedestrians. Any form of aggressive driving, including speeding, improper turning, failure to yield or making illegal turns can lead to an innocent pedestrian being struck.</li>\r\n	<li>Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lead to tragic consequences—approximately 48% of all pedestrian deaths involve alcohol, either on the part of the pedestrian or the driver.</li>\r\n	<li>Drivers who are unfamiliar with an area may be so focused on reading maps or street signs that they don’t notice a pedestrian until it’s too late.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe elderly and children are particularly vulnerable to becoming victims of pedestrian accidents. While children do not fully understand the danger of skipping out into traffic without looking, the elderly tend to misjudge the amount of time it will take them to cross the road safely. When a distracted driver or one driving aggressively comes along at the precise time a child or elderly person is in the intersection or crosswalk, tragedy can ensue.\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://kwlawbr.com/\">Koederitz Law Firm</a> has years of experience helping pedestrians who are victims of a negligent, inattentive or reckless driver.  In many cases, the driver who hits the pedestrian drives away rather than staying to face the music, leaving the pedestrian not only injured, but unable to ensure that the responsible party pays for those injuries. In today’s world, it is often possible for us to recover recorded video of the accident from many surveillance cameras, although one must usually act quickly before the data is deleted. As an experienced Louisiana attorney, Gary P. Koederitz is also familiar with the court decisions, which often favor pedestrians when the issue of fault or negligence is decided.   Gary P. Koederitz and Koederitz Law Firm will handle all aspects of your pedestrian injury case, allowing you the time necessary to recuperate from your injuries. Call (225) 295-9494 today for an experienced, compassionate consultation.','When Negligence is Involved in a Pedestrian Accident in Louisiana','','inherit','closed','closed','','94-revision-2','','','2013-09-26 15:35:50','2013-09-26 20:35:50','',94,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/94-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(98,1,'2013-09-30 10:12:40','2013-09-30 15:12:40','Whenever a personal injury claim is being settled and a significant payment will be made by an insurance company, our client will almost always be asked to consider taking all or a portion of the settlement funds through a structured settlement. For any portion of a settlement received in that manner, the insurance company that is paying damages to you uses that portion fo the money to purchase an annuity from a life insurance company. You will then receive periodic payments from a life insurance company for whatever period is agreed upon. The timing and the amount of the payments from the annuity can be selected by the injured client. For example, using rough numbers, one client may have $100,000.00 allocated to a structure settlement. The client might decide to receive monthly payments of $1,000.00 for ten years or 120 months. Another client using the same $100,000.00, may elect to receive payments beginning many years in the future, such as at retirement age. In that case, since the money allocated to the structured settlement can draw interest for a much longer period, the periodic payments, and the total eventually paid, will be larger.\r\n\r\nAdvantages of a structured settlement include the receipt of tax free interest which the original annuity payment earns, flexibility in selecting the amounts and dates that payments will be received, and protection of these payments from claims of any future creditors. The primary disadvantage of a structured settlement is that it cannot be modified once the annuity is purchased based upon the amounts and dates of periodic payments selected by our client. Also note that a structure settlement can only be accomplished by the agreement of the parties. A judge or jury cannot award the payment of damages at a trial through a structured settlement, but only in a lump sum.\r\n\r\nAt Koederitz Law Firm, we have worked with many clients who have been offered structured settlements, and we will be happy to assist you in making a decision as to whether a structured settlement is appropriate for you. Call us at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','Should I Take Part or All of My Settlement through a “Structured” Settlement?','','publish','closed','closed','','should-i-take-part-or-all-of-my-settlement-through-a-structured-settlement','','','2013-10-07 10:50:11','2013-10-07 15:50:11','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=98',0,'post','',0),(99,1,'2013-10-07 10:18:43','2013-10-07 15:18:43','Whenever a personal injury claim is being settled and a significant payment will be made by an insurance company, our client will almost always be asked to consider taking all or a portion of the settlement funds through a structured settlement. For any portion of a settlement received in that manner, the insurance company that is paying damages to you uses that portion fo the money to purchase an annuity from a life insurance company. You will then receive periodic payments from a life insurance company for whatever period is agreed upon. The timing and the amount of the payments from the annuity can be selected by the injured client. For example, using rough numbers, one client may have $100,000.00 allocated to a structure settlement. The client might decide to receive monthly payments of $1,000.00 for ten years or 120 months. Another client using the same $100,000.00, may elect to receive payments beginning many years in the future, such as at retirement age. In that case, since the money allocated to the structured settlement can draw interest for a much longer period, the periodic payments, and the total eventually paid, will be larger.\n\nAdvantages of a structured settlement include the receipt of tax free interest which the original annuity payment earns, flexibility in selecting the amounts and dates that payments will be received, and protection of these payments from claims of any future creditors. The primary disadvantage of a structured settlement is that it cannot be modified once the annuity is purchased based upon the amounts and dates of periodic payments selected by our client. Also note that a structure settlement can only be accomplished by the agreement of the parties. A judge or jury cannot award the payment of damages at a trial through a structured settlement, but only in a lump sum.\n\nAt Koederitz Law Firm, we have worked with many clients who have been offered structured settlements, and we will be happy to assist you in making a decision as to whether a structured settlement is appropriate for you. Call us at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','Should I Take Part or All of My Settlement through a “Structured” Settlement?','','inherit','closed','closed','','98-revision','','','2013-10-07 10:18:43','2013-10-07 15:18:43','',98,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/98-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(100,1,'2013-09-28 01:23:24','2013-09-28 06:23:24','Millions of Americans have health insurance through Medicare, either because they are receiving Social Security Retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, or Supplemental Security Income benefits. In many ways Medicare coverage is very similar to private health insurance coverage, but there are also many distinctions. While most employers and individuals purchasing private health insurance agree to terms and conditions of coverage in a contract, traditional Medicare coverage is based upon federal statutes and regulations. For the reasons below, at Koederitz Law Firm, we always urge our injured clients to use their Medicare coverage to pay medical expenses related to their injuries.\r\n\r\nMedicare laws provide that if another person causes you to incur medical expenses, such as treatment for an automobile accident, then the automobile insurance of the person who caused your injury is primarily responsible for payment of your treatment expenses. However, government administrators also recognize that in many states, such as Louisiana, the liability insurer of the driver who negligently causes a collision does not have to pay your bills until the conclusion of your claim. To avoid making its beneficiaries wait until the end of a case to begin receiving their treatment, the Medicare laws allow for what are called “conditional payments.” These conditional payments are made by Medicare to provide treatment to the injured accident victim, but comes with the requirement that the expenses paid by Medicare be reimbursed to Medicare from any settlement or judgment at the conclusion of the case. If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you can therefore receive all of the treatment that you need because of an accident, paid for by Medicare. When a settlement is made, or a judgment is rendered after a trial, a part of the claim should be recovery of medical expenses incurred. These funds are then returned to Medicare so that, by the conclusion of the case, the insurance company for the driver that caused your injuries was also responsible for the medical expenses that were incurred.\r\n\r\nMedicare beneficiaries in Louisiana have an important advantage they should not overlook if injured in an automobile collision, or in any other way by a third party. All of the healthcare providers that treat you will have a certain “retail” price for their services. However, by law and regulations, Medicare will pay a lesser amount to those providers pursuant to a schedule. Thus, the total amount that Medicare actually pays will be a lesser amount than the “billed” or retail amount of the charges for services. In Louisiana, the Supreme Court has ruled that a negligent driver, or any third party who injures you through their fault, does not get to take advantage of the discount that Medicare enjoys by law. Thus, in Louisiana, the law allows an injured accident victim to recover the total billed or retail amount of all charges for medical treatment from the insurance company of the negligent driver or other person who injured you. You will then reimburse Medicare only the smaller, discounted amount which it was required to pay. Furthermore, Medicare recognizes that most injured individuals need the assistance of an attorney, and Medicare will further reduce its claim against any settlement proceeds to reflect the expenses incurred by the injured victim, including attorney fees, in collecting his or her damages. This further reduction which Medicare grants is generally about one-third of the total amount it has paid. Thus, for example, if a patient incurs $3,000.00 in billed charges for physical therapy, based upon the schedule, Medicare may pay only $1,200.00. If that were the only medical expense in the case, then a settlement would be made with the insurance company for the negligent driver which would include $3,000.00 in physical therapy expenses. From those settlement funds, the injured client would then reimburse Medicare about $900.00, or two-thirds of $1,200.00. At Koederitz Law Firm, we have had some clients who have had retail medical expenses that were $50,000.00 or more above the amount Medicare asked to be reimbursed. Those clients received significantly higher net settlement funds than if they had either paid the billed amount themselves, or agreed to simply pay the doctor in full at the conclusion of treatment. Thus, this is the reason that we always recommend that our clients use their Medicare coverage to pay medical expenses resulting from a crash or other accident.\r\n\r\nIf you have been injured in an automobile accident, or any other kind of accident in Louisiana, we urge you to consult with an experienced Louisiana lawyer. Gary P. Koederitz has represented individuals in claims for personal injury for over thirty years. At Koederitz Law Firm, we are here to assist you and guide you through the process of obtaining proper medical treatment, establishing the fault of the person who caused your injuries, collecting all of the necessary evidence to prove your claims, and brining your case to a satisfactory conclusion. Please call us today at Koederitz Law Firm, (225) 295-9494, for a free consultation regarding your automobile accident.','Louisiana Automobile Accident Injury Claims and Medicare Coverage','','publish','closed','closed','','louisiana-automobile-accident-injury-claims-and-medicare-coverage','','','2013-10-07 10:27:17','2013-10-07 15:27:17','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=100',0,'post','',0),(101,1,'2013-10-07 10:25:26','2013-10-07 15:25:26','Millions of Americans have health insurance through Medicare, either because they are receiving Social Security Retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, or Supplemental Security Income benefits. In many ways Medicare coverage is very similar to private health insurance coverage, but there are also many distinctions. While most employers and individuals purchasing private health insurance agree to terms and conditions of coverage in a contract, traditional Medicare coverage is based upon federal statutes and regulations. For the reasons below, at Koederitz Law Firm, we always urge our injured clients to use their Medicare coverage to pay medical expenses related to their injuries.\n\nMedicare laws provide that if another person causes you to incur medical expenses, such as treatment for an automobile accident, then the automobile insurance of the person who caused your injury is primarily responsible for payment of your treatment expenses. However, government administrators also recognize that in many states, such as Louisiana, the liability insurer of the driver who negligently causes a collision does not have to pay your bills until the conclusion of your claim. To avoid making its beneficiaries wait until the end of a case to begin receiving their treatment, the Medicare laws allow for what are called “conditional payments.” These conditional payments are made by Medicare to provide treatment to the injured accident victim, but comes with the requirement that the expenses paid by Medicare be reimbursed to Medicare from any settlement or judgment at the conclusion of the case. If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you can therefore receive all of the treatment that you need because of an accident, paid for by Medicare. When a settlement is made, or a judgment is rendered after a trial, a part of the claim should be recovery of medical expenses incurred. These funds are then returned to Medicare so that, by the conclusion of the case, the insurance company for the driver that caused your injuries was also responsible for the medical expenses that were incurred.\n\nMedicare beneficiaries in Louisiana have an important advantage they should not overlook if injured in an automobile collision, or in any other way by a third party. All of the healthcare providers that treat you will have a certain “retail” price for their services. However, by law and regulations, Medicare will pay a lesser amount to those providers pursuant to a schedule. Thus, the total amount that Medicare actually pays will be a lesser amount than the “billed” or retail amount of the charges for services. In Louisiana, the Supreme Court has ruled that a negligent driver, or any third party who injures you through their fault, does not get to take advantage of the discount that Medicare enjoys by law. Thus, in Louisiana, the law allows an injured accident victim to recover the total billed or retail amount of all charges for medical treatment from the insurance company of the negligent driver or other person who injured you. You will then reimburse Medicare only the smaller, discounted amount which it was required to pay. Furthermore, Medicare recognizes that most injured individuals need the assistance of an attorney, and Medicare will further reduce its claim against any settlement proceeds to reflect the expenses incurred by the injured victim, including attorney fees, in collecting his or her damages. This further reduction which Medicare grants is generally about one-third of the total amount it has paid. Thus, for example, if a patient incurs $3,000.00 in billed charges for physical therapy, based upon the schedule, Medicare may pay only $1,200.00. If that were the only medical expense in the case, then a settlement would be made with the insurance company for the negligent driver which would include $3,000.00 in physical therapy expenses. From those settlement funds, the injured client would then reimburse Medicare about $900.00, or two-thirds of $1,200.00. At Koederitz Law Firm, we have had some clients who have had retail medical expenses that were $50,000.00 or more above the amount Medicare asked to be reimbursed. Those clients received significantly higher net settlement funds than if they had either paid the billed amount themselves, or agreed to simply pay the doctor in full at the conclusion of treatment. Thus, this is the reason that we always recommend that our clients use their Medicare coverage to pay medical expenses resulting from a crash or other accident.\n\nIf you have been injured in an automobile accident, or any other kind of accident in Louisiana, we urge you to consult with an experienced Louisiana lawyer. Gary P. Koederitz has represented individuals in claims for personal injury for over thirty years. At Koederitz Law Firm, we are here to assist you and guide you through the process of obtaining proper medical treatment, establishing the fault of the person who caused your injuries, collecting all of the necessary evidence to prove your claims, and brining your case to a satisfactory conclusion. Please call us today at Koederitz Law Firm, (225) 295-9494, for a free consultation regarding your automobile accident.','Louisiana Automobile Accident Injury Claims and Medicare Coverage','','inherit','closed','closed','','100-revision','','','2013-10-07 10:25:26','2013-10-07 15:25:26','',100,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/100-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(102,1,'2013-09-29 11:11:30','2013-09-29 16:11:30','When another driver negligently causes an automobile accident and injures you, the other driver is legally responsible for the damages caused. Typically, payment of the damages is made by the automobile liability insurance coverage for the other driver’s vehicle. However, many drivers in Louisiana violate the law by driving without any automobile liability insurance coverage. Many other drivers have purchased only the minimum amount of automobile liability insurance required by the law. In Louisiana, at present, the law requires a driver to have liability insurance which will pay a maximum of $15,000.00 per person, $30,000.00 per accident, for all damages caused by the driver, other than property damage.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, it also seems that the drivers who break the law by driving without automobile liability insurance coverage also cause more than their share of the accidents in Louisiana. If you are injured by the fault or negligence of an uninsured driver, you will typically be unable to collect your damages, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, medical expenses, and lost wages, unless you have purchase your own protection from your insurer referred to as uninsured motorist insurance coverage. We strongly recommend that all drivers purchase this extra coverage, because of the likelihood that the damages you will suffer as the result of an accident will either not be paid if the other driver is uninsured, or they will not be completely paid if the other driver does not have enough liability insurance coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is not very expensive, when you consider the benefits of purchasing it. Additionally, if you do need to use this coverage because the other driver that caused your accident was insured or insufficiently insured, your insurance company is prohibited by law from either increasing your insurance rates or canceling your coverage. As a practical matter, your insurer will understand that this coverage has been sold to you for your protection from negligent drivers, and that you are still a good customer for them even though you may have been struck by a negligent driver, through no fault of your own. Gary P. Koederitz has been representing injured individuals in claims arising out of automobile accidents, including hundreds of uninsured motorist claims, and has never witnessed an automobile insurance company trying to raise a customer’s rates or cancel the policy because they used their uninsured motorist coverage.\r\n\r\nMany people also refer to this insurance coverage as “uninsured/underinsured” motorist coverage. That is because your uninsured motorist coverage might be called upon to pay the portion of your damages that remains after all of the automobile liability insurance for the other driver has been exhausted. Thus, if the driver that causes your accident has a $15,000.00 per person liability policy, and your damages total $25,000.00, the at-fault driver’s liability policy will pay $15,000.00, and your uninsured motorist coverage will pay $10,000.00. We again urge our clients to have uninsured motorist coverage, since any injury from an automobile accident, beyond a very minor injury, will result in damages exceeding $15,000.00. For example, if you should experience pain in the back, neck, knee, shoulder, or any other joint, your treating physician will probably prescribe medications, physical therapy which will probably cost several thousand dollars, and often an MRI study, which may cost about $1,000.00. You may experience pain and suffering and mental anguish for many months, for which you are entitled to recover thousands of dollars, and you may lose wages. Without uninsured motorist coverage, you will recover only the amount of automobile liability insurance coverage the negligent driver has, assuming he has any.\r\n\r\nIf you have been involved in an accident and sustained injuries, you should consult with an experienced Louisiana attorney. Gary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has over thirty years of experience representing individuals who have sustained injuries in every type of vehicle collision imaginable, and he is available to provide advice and representation to you. Call us today at Koederitz Law Firm, (225) 295-9494, for a free consultation regarding your Louisiana automobile accident.','Louisiana Automobile Uninsured Motorist Coverage','','publish','closed','closed','','louisiana-automobile-uninsured-motorist-coverage','','','2013-10-07 10:30:36','2013-10-07 15:30:36','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=102',0,'post','',0),(103,1,'2013-10-07 10:29:32','2013-10-07 15:29:32','When another driver negligently causes an automobile accident and injures you, the other driver is legally responsible for the damages caused. Typically, payment of the damages is made by the automobile liability insurance coverage for the other driver’s vehicle. However, many drivers in Louisiana violate the law by driving without any automobile liability insurance coverage. Many other drivers have purchased only the minimum amount of automobile liability insurance required by the law. In Louisiana, at present, the law requires a driver to have liability insurance which will pay a maximum of $15,000.00 per person, $30,000.00 per accident, for all damages caused by the driver, other than property damage.\n\nUnfortunately, it also seems that the drivers who break the law by driving without automobile liability insurance coverage also cause more than their share of the accidents in Louisiana. If you are injured by the fault or negligence of an uninsured driver, you will typically be unable to collect your damages, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, medical expenses, and lost wages, unless you have purchase your own protection from your insurer referred to as uninsured motorist insurance coverage. We strongly recommend that all drivers purchase this extra coverage, because of the likelihood that the damages you will suffer as the result of an accident will either not be paid if the other driver is uninsured, or they will not be completely paid if the other driver does not have enough liability insurance coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is not very expensive, when you consider the benefits of purchasing it. Additionally, if you do need to use this coverage because the other driver that caused your accident was insured or insufficiently insured, your insurance company is prohibited by law from either increasing your insurance rates or canceling your coverage. As a practical matter, your insurer will understand that this coverage has been sold to you for your protection from negligent drivers, and that you are still a good customer for them even though you may have been struck by a negligent driver, through no fault of your own. Gary P. Koederitz has been representing injured individuals in claims arising out of automobile accidents, including hundreds of uninsured motorist claims, and has never witnessed an automobile insurance company trying to raise a customer’s rates or cancel the policy because they used their uninsured motorist coverage.\n\nMany people also refer to this insurance coverage as “uninsured/underinsured” motorist coverage. That is because your uninsured motorist coverage might be called upon to pay the portion of your damages that remains after all of the automobile liability insurance for the other driver has been exhausted. Thus, if the driver that causes your accident has a $15,000.00 per person liability policy, and your damages total $25,000.00, the at-fault driver’s liability policy will pay $15,000.00, and your uninsured motorist coverage will pay $10,000.00. We again urge our clients to have uninsured motorist coverage, since any injury from an automobile accident, beyond a very minor injury, will result in damages exceeding $15,000.00. For example, if you should experience pain in the back, neck, knee, shoulder, or any other joint, your treating physician will probably prescribe medications, physical therapy which will probably cost several thousand dollars, and often an MRI study, which may cost about $1,000.00. You may experience pain and suffering and mental anguish for many months, for which you are entitled to recover thousands of dollars, and you may lose wages. Without uninsured motorist coverage, you will recover only the amount of automobile liability insurance coverage the negligent driver has, assuming he has any.\n\nIf you have been involved in an accident and sustained injuries, you should consult with an experienced Louisiana attorney. Gary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has over thirty years of experience representing individuals who have sustained injuries in every type of vehicle collision imaginable, and he is available to provide advice and representation to you. Call us today at Koederitz Law Firm, (225) 295-9494, for a free consultation regarding your Louisiana automobile accident.','Louisiana Automobile Uninsured Motorist Coverage','','inherit','closed','closed','','102-revision','','','2013-10-07 10:29:32','2013-10-07 15:29:32','',102,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/102-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(104,1,'2013-10-07 10:30:06','2013-10-07 15:30:06','When another driver negligently causes an automobile accident and injures you, the other driver is legally responsible for the damages caused. Typically, payment of the damages is made by the automobile liability insurance coverage for the other driver’s vehicle. However, many drivers in Louisiana violate the law by driving without any automobile liability insurance coverage. Many other drivers have purchased only the minimum amount of automobile liability insurance required by the law. In Louisiana, at present, the law requires a driver to have liability insurance which will pay a maximum of $15,000.00 per person, $30,000.00 per accident, for all damages caused by the driver, other than property damage.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, it also seems that the drivers who break the law by driving without automobile liability insurance coverage also cause more than their share of the accidents in Louisiana. If you are injured by the fault or negligence of an uninsured driver, you will typically be unable to collect your damages, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, medical expenses, and lost wages, unless you have purchase your own protection from your insurer referred to as uninsured motorist insurance coverage. We strongly recommend that all drivers purchase this extra coverage, because of the likelihood that the damages you will suffer as the result of an accident will either not be paid if the other driver is uninsured, or they will not be completely paid if the other driver does not have enough liability insurance coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is not very expensive, when you consider the benefits of purchasing it. Additionally, if you do need to use this coverage because the other driver that caused your accident was insured or insufficiently insured, your insurance company is prohibited by law from either increasing your insurance rates or canceling your coverage. As a practical matter, your insurer will understand that this coverage has been sold to you for your protection from negligent drivers, and that you are still a good customer for them even though you may have been struck by a negligent driver, through no fault of your own. Gary P. Koederitz has been representing injured individuals in claims arising out of automobile accidents, including hundreds of uninsured motorist claims, and has never witnessed an automobile insurance company trying to raise a customer’s rates or cancel the policy because they used their uninsured motorist coverage.\r\n\r\nMany people also refer to this insurance coverage as “uninsured/underinsured” motorist coverage. That is because your uninsured motorist coverage might be called upon to pay the portion of your damages that remains after all of the automobile liability insurance for the other driver has been exhausted. Thus, if the driver that causes your accident has a $15,000.00 per person liability policy, and your damages total $25,000.00, the at-fault driver’s liability policy will pay $15,000.00, and your uninsured motorist coverage will pay $10,000.00. We again urge our clients to have uninsured motorist coverage, since any injury from an automobile accident, beyond a very minor injury, will result in damages exceeding $15,000.00. For example, if you should experience pain in the back, neck, knee, shoulder, or any other joint, your treating physician will probably prescribe medications, physical therapy which will probably cost several thousand dollars, and often an MRI study, which may cost about $1,000.00. You may experience pain and suffering and mental anguish for many months, for which you are entitled to recover thousands of dollars, and you may lose wages. Without uninsured motorist coverage, you will recover only the amount of automobile liability insurance coverage the negligent driver has, assuming he has any.\r\n\r\nIf you have been involved in an accident and sustained injuries, you should consult with an experienced Louisiana attorney. Gary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has over thirty years of experience representing individuals who have sustained injuries in every type of vehicle collision imaginable, and he is available to provide advice and representation to you. Call us today at Koederitz Law Firm, (225) 295-9494, for a free consultation regarding your Louisiana automobile accident.','Louisiana Automobile Uninsured Motorist Coverage','','inherit','closed','closed','','102-revision-2','','','2013-10-07 10:30:06','2013-10-07 15:30:06','',102,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/102-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(105,1,'2013-10-07 10:30:14','2013-10-07 15:30:14','When another driver negligently causes an automobile accident and injures you, the other driver is legally responsible for the damages caused. Typically, payment of the damages is made by the automobile liability insurance coverage for the other driver’s vehicle. However, many drivers in Louisiana violate the law by driving without any automobile liability insurance coverage. Many other drivers have purchased only the minimum amount of automobile liability insurance required by the law. In Louisiana, at present, the law requires a driver to have liability insurance which will pay a maximum of $15,000.00 per person, $30,000.00 per accident, for all damages caused by the driver, other than property damage.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, it also seems that the drivers who break the law by driving without automobile liability insurance coverage also cause more than their share of the accidents in Louisiana. If you are injured by the fault or negligence of an uninsured driver, you will typically be unable to collect your damages, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, medical expenses, and lost wages, unless you have purchase your own protection from your insurer referred to as uninsured motorist insurance coverage. We strongly recommend that all drivers purchase this extra coverage, because of the likelihood that the damages you will suffer as the result of an accident will either not be paid if the other driver is uninsured, or they will not be completely paid if the other driver does not have enough liability insurance coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is not very expensive, when you consider the benefits of purchasing it. Additionally, if you do need to use this coverage because the other driver that caused your accident was insured or insufficiently insured, your insurance company is prohibited by law from either increasing your insurance rates or canceling your coverage. As a practical matter, your insurer will understand that this coverage has been sold to you for your protection from negligent drivers, and that you are still a good customer for them even though you may have been struck by a negligent driver, through no fault of your own. Gary P. Koederitz has been representing injured individuals in claims arising out of automobile accidents, including hundreds of uninsured motorist claims, and has never witnessed an automobile insurance company trying to raise a customer’s rates or cancel the policy because they used their uninsured motorist coverage.\r\n\r\nMany people also refer to this insurance coverage as “uninsured/underinsured” motorist coverage. That is because your uninsured motorist coverage might be called upon to pay the portion of your damages that remains after all of the automobile liability insurance for the other driver has been exhausted. Thus, if the driver that causes your accident has a $15,000.00 per person liability policy, and your damages total $25,000.00, the at-fault driver’s liability policy will pay $15,000.00, and your uninsured motorist coverage will pay $10,000.00. We again urge our clients to have uninsured motorist coverage, since any injury from an automobile accident, beyond a very minor injury, will result in damages exceeding $15,000.00. For example, if you should experience pain in the back, neck, knee, shoulder, or any other joint, your treating physician will probably prescribe medications, physical therapy which will probably cost several thousand dollars, and often an MRI study, which may cost about $1,000.00. You may experience pain and suffering and mental anguish for many months, for which you are entitled to recover thousands of dollars, and you may lose wages. Without uninsured motorist coverage, you will recover only the amount of automobile liability insurance coverage the negligent driver has, assuming he has any.\r\n\r\nIf you have been involved in an accident and sustained injuries, you should consult with an experienced Louisiana attorney. Gary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has over thirty years of experience representing individuals who have sustained injuries in every type of vehicle collision imaginable, and he is available to provide advice and representation to you. Call us today at Koederitz Law Firm, (225) 295-9494, for a free consultation regarding your Louisiana automobile accident.','Louisiana Automobile Uninsured Motorist Coverage','','inherit','closed','closed','','102-revision-3','','','2013-10-07 10:30:14','2013-10-07 15:30:14','',102,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/102-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(106,1,'2013-10-07 10:30:20','2013-10-07 15:30:20','When another driver negligently causes an automobile accident and injures you, the other driver is legally responsible for the damages caused. Typically, payment of the damages is made by the automobile liability insurance coverage for the other driver’s vehicle. However, many drivers in Louisiana violate the law by driving without any automobile liability insurance coverage. Many other drivers have purchased only the minimum amount of automobile liability insurance required by the law. In Louisiana, at present, the law requires a driver to have liability insurance which will pay a maximum of $15,000.00 per person, $30,000.00 per accident, for all damages caused by the driver, other than property damage.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, it also seems that the drivers who break the law by driving without automobile liability insurance coverage also cause more than their share of the accidents in Louisiana. If you are injured by the fault or negligence of an uninsured driver, you will typically be unable to collect your damages, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, medical expenses, and lost wages, unless you have purchase your own protection from your insurer referred to as uninsured motorist insurance coverage. We strongly recommend that all drivers purchase this extra coverage, because of the likelihood that the damages you will suffer as the result of an accident will either not be paid if the other driver is uninsured, or they will not be completely paid if the other driver does not have enough liability insurance coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is not very expensive, when you consider the benefits of purchasing it. Additionally, if you do need to use this coverage because the other driver that caused your accident was insured or insufficiently insured, your insurance company is prohibited by law from either increasing your insurance rates or canceling your coverage. As a practical matter, your insurer will understand that this coverage has been sold to you for your protection from negligent drivers, and that you are still a good customer for them even though you may have been struck by a negligent driver, through no fault of your own. Gary P. Koederitz has been representing injured individuals in claims arising out of automobile accidents, including hundreds of uninsured motorist claims, and has never witnessed an automobile insurance company trying to raise a customer’s rates or cancel the policy because they used their uninsured motorist coverage.\r\n\r\nMany people also refer to this insurance coverage as “uninsured/underinsured” motorist coverage. That is because your uninsured motorist coverage might be called upon to pay the portion of your damages that remains after all of the automobile liability insurance for the other driver has been exhausted. Thus, if the driver that causes your accident has a $15,000.00 per person liability policy, and your damages total $25,000.00, the at-fault driver’s liability policy will pay $15,000.00, and your uninsured motorist coverage will pay $10,000.00. We again urge our clients to have uninsured motorist coverage, since any injury from an automobile accident, beyond a very minor injury, will result in damages exceeding $15,000.00. For example, if you should experience pain in the back, neck, knee, shoulder, or any other joint, your treating physician will probably prescribe medications, physical therapy which will probably cost several thousand dollars, and often an MRI study, which may cost about $1,000.00. You may experience pain and suffering and mental anguish for many months, for which you are entitled to recover thousands of dollars, and you may lose wages. Without uninsured motorist coverage, you will recover only the amount of automobile liability insurance coverage the negligent driver has, assuming he has any.\r\n\r\nIf you have been involved in an accident and sustained injuries, you should consult with an experienced Louisiana attorney. Gary P. Koederitz of Koederitz Law Firm has over thirty years of experience representing individuals who have sustained injuries in every type of vehicle collision imaginable, and he is available to provide advice and representation to you. Call us today at Koederitz Law Firm, (225) 295-9494, for a free consultation regarding your Louisiana automobile accident.','Louisiana Automobile Uninsured Motorist Coverage','','inherit','closed','closed','','102-revision-4','','','2013-10-07 10:30:20','2013-10-07 15:30:20','',102,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/102-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(108,1,'2013-10-05 11:11:48','2013-10-05 16:11:48','Many individuals that receive injuries in automobile and other accidents will have completed their medical treatment by the time they reach a settlement of their claim for damages. However, many people who receive more serious injuries may conclude their injury case but still need treatment in the future, possibly for the remainder of the lives. For example, many people with low back or neck injuries receive epidural steroid injections one of more times per year to control pain and hopefully improve their condition. The treating physician may warn the patient that these injections will be needed periodically for many years into the future or, a patient may undergo a surgery at one level of the spine, and at the conclusion of the case the surgeon may tell the patient that eventually another level of the spine will deteriorate enough that it will also require surgery. The cost of these future treatments are generally referred to as “future medical expenses.”\r\n\r\nIf a person injured in an automobile or trucking accident, or any other kind of accident, is a Medicare beneficiary, the federal laws provide that future medical expenses from an accident cannot be transferred to Medicare, but should instead be paid by the insurer of the negligent person causing the injuries. This requirement applies not only to current Medicare beneficiaries, but to anyone who might reasonably become Medicare-eligible within thirty months of the time of the settlement. Thus, a person who is 64 years of age at the time of settlement must consider whether further treatment for his or her injuries will be needed after the date on which the patient receives Medicare coverage. Similarly, a younger person who, perhaps because of multiple medical conditions, has or intends to apply for Social Security Disability insurance benefits, which would then allow the person to become Medicare eligible, must consider Medicare at the time of settlement.\r\n\r\nA Medicare Set Aside is basically a fund of money which must be separated from the total settlement amount and used to pay any medical expenses a Medicare beneficiary incurs as a result of the accident, after the settlement. The beneficiary must be prepared to account to Medicare and show Medicare where the money went. The biggest difficulty in creating a Medicare Set Aside is correctly predicting the amount of medical expenses which might be incurred in the future as the result of an accident. Doctors can never be certain what treatment will be needed, or how often, and how much the price for that treatment will increase in the future. For that reason, there are many companies with which attorneys frequently contract to assist them with Medicare Set Aside issues. Typically, all of a patient’s medical records are provided to the contractor, which has specialized nurses review them and prepare a proposal which is basically their opinion as to the amount of money that will be required for future medical treatment as a result of the accident. Unfortunately, there is presently no requirement that Medicare approve the amount being set aside (except in worker’s compensation cases), there are no clear laws or regulations to help determine the precise amount which should be set aside, and there is much uncertainty in the field regarding the entire area of Medicare Set Asides. If an amount that Medicare deems appropriate has been set aside, then Medicare will pay medical bills in excess of that amount, if it turns out that your medical expenses were higher than anticipated. This is a very young area of the law, and the applicable rules change frequently.\r\n\r\nAt Koederitz Law Firm we have worked on many cases which have required Medicare Set Aside funds, and we have relationships with both attorneys who specialize in that area of law and contractors who review medical records and render opinions for Medicare Set Asides. If you have been involved in an accident, and you may need treatment for years into the future, it is important for you to consult with an experienced attorney. At Koederitz Law Firm, we are happy to assist you with this and many other issues that will arise after the occurrence of a severe injury as the result of an accident. Please call us today at Koederitz Law Firm, (225) 295-9494, for a free consultation regarding your Louisiana automobile accident.','What is a Medicare Set Aside, and How Could it Apply to My Louisiana Automobile Accident?','','publish','closed','closed','','what-is-a-medicare-set-aside-and-how-could-it-apply-to-my-louisiana-automobile-accident','','','2013-10-07 10:36:35','2013-10-07 15:36:35','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=108',0,'post','',0),(109,1,'2013-10-07 10:32:49','2013-10-07 15:32:49','Many individuals that receive injuries in automobile and other accidents will have completed their medical treatment by the time they reach a settlement of their claim for damages. However, many people who receive more serious injuries may conclude their injury case but still need treatment in the future, possibly for the remainder of the lives. For example, many people with low back or neck injuries receive epidural steroid injections one of more times per year to control pain and hopefully improve their condition. The treating physician may warn the patient that these injections will be needed periodically for many years into the future or, a patient may undergo a surgery at one level of the spine, and at the conclusion of the case the surgeon may tell the patient that eventually another level of the spine will deteriorate enough that it will also require surgery. The cost of these future treatments are generally referred to as “future medical expenses.”\n\nIf a person injured in an automobile or trucking accident, or any other kind of accident, is a Medicare beneficiary, the federal laws provide that future medical expenses from an accident cannot be transferred to Medicare, but should instead be paid by the insurer of the negligent person causing the injuries. This requirement applies not only to current Medicare beneficiaries, but to anyone who might reasonably become Medicare-eligible within thirty months of the time of the settlement. Thus, a person who is 64 years of age at the time of settlement must consider whether further treatment for his or her injuries will be needed after the date on which the patient receives Medicare coverage. Similarly, a younger person who, perhaps because of multiple medical conditions, has or intends to apply for Social Security Disability insurance benefits, which would then allow the person to become Medicare eligible, must consider Medicare at the time of settlement.\n\nA Medicare Set Aside is basically a fund of money which must be separated from the total settlement amount and used to pay any medical expenses a Medicare beneficiary incurs as a result of the accident, after the settlement. The beneficiary must be prepared to account to Medicare and show Medicare where the money went. The biggest difficulty in creating a Medicare Set Aside is correctly predicting the amount of medical expenses which might be incurred in the future as the result of an accident. Doctors can never be certain what treatment will be needed, or how often, and how much the price for that treatment will increase in the future. For that reason, there are many companies with which attorneys frequently contract to assist them with Medicare Set Aside issues. Typically, all of a patient’s medical records are provided to the contractor, which has specialized nurses review them and prepare a proposal which is basically their opinion as to the amount of money that will be required for future medical treatment as a result of the accident. Unfortunately, there is presently no requirement that Medicare approve the amount being set aside (except in worker’s compensation cases), there are no clear laws or regulations to help determine the precise amount which should be set aside, and there is much uncertainty in the field regarding the entire area of Medicare Set Asides. If an amount that Medicare deems appropriate has been set aside, then Medicare will pay medical bills in excess of that amount, if it turns out that your medical expenses were higher than anticipated. This is a very young area of the law, and the applicable rules change frequently.\n\nAt Koederitz Law Firm we have worked on many cases which have required Medicare Set Aside funds, and we have relationships with both attorneys who specialize in that area of law and contractors who review medical records and render opinions for Medicare Set Asides. If you have been involved in an accident, and you may need treatment for years into the future, it is important for you to consult with an experienced attorney. At Koederitz Law Firm, we are happy to assist you with this and many other issues that will arise after the occurrence of a severe injury as the result of an accident. Please call us today at Koederitz Law Firm, (225) 295-9494, for a free consultation regarding your Louisiana automobile accident.','What is a Medicare Set Aside, and How Could it Apply to My Louisiana Automobile Accident?','','inherit','closed','closed','','108-revision','','','2013-10-07 10:32:49','2013-10-07 15:32:49','',108,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/108-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(110,1,'2013-10-07 10:35:47','2013-10-07 15:35:47','Many individuals that receive injuries in automobile and other accidents will have completed their medical treatment by the time they reach a settlement of their claim for damages. However, many people who receive more serious injuries may conclude their injury case but still need treatment in the future, possibly for the remainder of the lives. For example, many people with low back or neck injuries receive epidural steroid injections one of more times per year to control pain and hopefully improve their condition. The treating physician may warn the patient that these injections will be needed periodically for many years into the future or, a patient may undergo a surgery at one level of the spine, and at the conclusion of the case the surgeon may tell the patient that eventually another level of the spine will deteriorate enough that it will also require surgery. The cost of these future treatments are generally referred to as “future medical expenses.”\r\n\r\nIf a person injured in an automobile or trucking accident, or any other kind of accident, is a Medicare beneficiary, the federal laws provide that future medical expenses from an accident cannot be transferred to Medicare, but should instead be paid by the insurer of the negligent person causing the injuries. This requirement applies not only to current Medicare beneficiaries, but to anyone who might reasonably become Medicare-eligible within thirty months of the time of the settlement. Thus, a person who is 64 years of age at the time of settlement must consider whether further treatment for his or her injuries will be needed after the date on which the patient receives Medicare coverage. Similarly, a younger person who, perhaps because of multiple medical conditions, has or intends to apply for Social Security Disability insurance benefits, which would then allow the person to become Medicare eligible, must consider Medicare at the time of settlement.\r\n\r\nA Medicare Set Aside is basically a fund of money which must be separated from the total settlement amount and used to pay any medical expenses a Medicare beneficiary incurs as a result of the accident, after the settlement. The beneficiary must be prepared to account to Medicare and show Medicare where the money went. The biggest difficulty in creating a Medicare Set Aside is correctly predicting the amount of medical expenses which might be incurred in the future as the result of an accident. Doctors can never be certain what treatment will be needed, or how often, and how much the price for that treatment will increase in the future. For that reason, there are many companies with which attorneys frequently contract to assist them with Medicare Set Aside issues. Typically, all of a patient’s medical records are provided to the contractor, which has specialized nurses review them and prepare a proposal which is basically their opinion as to the amount of money that will be required for future medical treatment as a result of the accident. Unfortunately, there is presently no requirement that Medicare approve the amount being set aside (except in worker’s compensation cases), there are no clear laws or regulations to help determine the precise amount which should be set aside, and there is much uncertainty in the field regarding the entire area of Medicare Set Asides. If an amount that Medicare deems appropriate has been set aside, then Medicare will pay medical bills in excess of that amount, if it turns out that your medical expenses were higher than anticipated. This is a very young area of the law, and the applicable rules change frequently.\r\n\r\nAt Koederitz Law Firm we have worked on many cases which have required Medicare Set Aside funds, and we have relationships with both attorneys who specialize in that area of law and contractors who review medical records and render opinions for Medicare Set Asides. If you have been involved in an accident, and you may need treatment for years into the future, it is important for you to consult with an experienced attorney. At Koederitz Law Firm, we are happy to assist you with this and many other issues that will arise after the occurrence of a severe injury as the result of an accident. Please call us today at Koederitz Law Firm, (225) 295-9494, for a free consultation regarding your Louisiana automobile accident.','What is a Medicare Set Aside, and How Could it Apply to My Louisiana Automobile Accident?','','inherit','closed','closed','','108-revision-2','','','2013-10-07 10:35:47','2013-10-07 15:35:47','',108,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/108-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(111,1,'2013-10-02 10:37:00','2013-10-02 15:37:00','Drinking and driving remains a serious problem in the United States, and drunk drivers account for a large portion of the deaths which occur every year after automobile accidents. If you are struck by a drunk driver in Louisiana, you are entitled to recover from the driver and his or her insurer all of your damages, such as physical pain and suffering, mental distress, lost wages, loss of wage earning capacity, medical expenses, loss of enjoyment of life, and any other damages, subject to the ability of the driver to pay and the policy limits of his or her insurance. If it can be proved that the negligent driver was also intoxicated and that the intoxication was a cause of the accident, then additional damages are due to the injured victim.\r\n\r\nIn Louisiana, these additional damages are granted by Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.4, and the damages are referred to as “exemplary” damages. Just as “punitive” damages are to punish the offender, “exemplary” damages make an example of the drunken driver. Typically, one might expect a judge or jury to assess the total amount of damages suffered by the injured victim for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, etc., and then add additional damages of two or three times that amount. However, collecting punitive or exemplary damages can be challenging. Louisiana law also allows an automobile insurance company to exclude coverage for punitive damages, and virtually every insurer now does so. The damages are still due by the intoxicated driver, but the typical drunken driver is unable to pay the funds from his or her own assets. One advantage the injured victim does have is that the Federal Bankruptcy laws do not allow an intoxicated driver to discharge the debt for any injury he or she caused as part of a bankruptcy proceeding. Thus, drunken drivers will sometimes find a way to pay money to injured victims, especially if the drunken driver has a high-paying job that he or she does not want to leave, and the victim begins to garnish wages.\r\n\r\nIf you are injured because of an intoxicated or impaired driver, you should consult an experienced attorney. Gary P. Koederitz at Koederitz Law Firm has represented individuals injured in accidents for over thirty years, and he has filed lawsuits against numerous drunk drivers. Contact us at Koederitz Law Firm at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation regarding any injuries you have sustained as the result of an accident caused by a drunken driver.','What if I am Hit by a Drunken Driver in Louisiana?','','publish','closed','closed','','what-if-i-am-hit-by-a-drunken-driver-in-louisiana','','','2013-10-07 10:41:16','2013-10-07 15:41:16','',0,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/?p=111',0,'post','',0),(112,1,'2013-10-07 10:38:02','2013-10-07 15:38:02','Drinking and driving remains a serious problem in the United States, and drunk drivers account for a large portion of the deaths which occur every year after automobile accidents. If you are struck by a drunk driver in Louisiana, you are entitled to recover from the driver and his or her insurer all of your damages, such as physical pain and suffering, mental distress, lost wages, loss of wage earning capacity, medical expenses, loss of enjoyment of life, and any other damages, subject to the ability of the driver to pay and the policy limits of his or her insurance. If it can be proved that the negligent driver was also intoxicated and that the intoxication was a cause of the accident, then additional damages are due to the injured victim.\n\nIn Louisiana, these additional damages are granted by Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.4, and the damages are referred to as “exemplary” damages. Just as “punitive” damages are to punish the offender, “exemplary” damages make an example of the drunken driver. Typically, one might expect a judge or jury to assess the total amount of damages suffered by the injured victim for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, etc., and then add additional damages of two or three times that amount. However, collecting punitive or exemplary damages can be challenging. Louisiana law also allows an automobile insurance company to exclude coverage for punitive damages, and virtually every insurer now does so. The damages are still due by the intoxicated driver, but the typical drunken driver is unable to pay the funds from his or her own assets. One advantage the injured victim does have is that the Federal Bankruptcy laws do not allow an intoxicated driver to discharge the debt for any injury he or she caused as part of a bankruptcy proceeding. Thus, drunken drivers will sometimes find a way to pay money to injured victims, especially if the drunken driver has a high-paying job that he or she does not want to leave, and the victim begins to garnish wages.\n\nIf you are injured because of an intoxicated or impaired driver, you should consult an experienced attorney. Gary P. Koederitz at Koederitz Law Firm has represented individuals injured in accidents for over thirty years, and he has filed lawsuits against numerous drunk drivers. Contact us at Koederitz Law Firm at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation regarding any injuries you have sustained as the result of an accident caused by a drunken driver.','What if I am Hit by a Drunken Driver in Louisiana?','','inherit','closed','closed','','111-revision','','','2013-10-07 10:38:02','2013-10-07 15:38:02','',111,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/111-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(113,1,'2013-10-07 10:23:14','2013-10-07 15:23:14','Whenever a personal injury claim is being settled and a significant payment will be made by an insurance company, our client will almost always be asked to consider taking all or a portion of the settlement funds through a structured settlement. For any portion of a settlement received in that manner, the insurance company that is paying damages to you uses that portion fo the money to purchase an annuity from a life insurance company. You will then receive periodic payments from a life insurance company for whatever period is agreed upon. The timing and the amount of the payments from the annuity can be selected by the injured client. For example, using rough numbers, one client may have $100,000.00 allocated to a structure settlement. The client might decide to receive monthly payments of $1,000.00 for ten years or 120 months. Another client using the same $100,000.00, may elect to receive payments beginning many years in the future, such as at retirement age. In that case, since the money allocated to the structured settlement can draw interest for a much longer period, the periodic payments, and the total eventually paid, will be larger.\r\n\r\nAdvantages of a structured settlement include the receipt of tax free interest which the original annuity payment earns, flexibility in selecting the amounts and dates that payments will be received, and protection of these payments from claims of any future creditors. The primary disadvantage of a structured settlement is that it cannot be modified once the annuity is purchased based upon the amounts and dates of periodic payments selected by our client. Also note that a structure settlement can only be accomplished by the agreement of the parties. A judge or jury cannot award the payment of damages at a trial through a structured settlement, but only in a lump sum.\r\n\r\nAt Koederitz Law Firm, we have worked with many clients who have been offered structured settlements, and we will be happy to assist you in making a decision as to whether a structured settlement is appropriate for you. Call us at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','Should I Take Part or All of My Settlement through a “Structured” Settlement?','','inherit','closed','closed','','98-revision-2','','','2013-10-07 10:23:14','2013-10-07 15:23:14','',98,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/98-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(114,1,'2013-10-07 10:51:15','2013-10-07 15:51:15','Whenever a personal injury claim is being settled and a significant payment will be made by an insurance company, our client will almost always be asked to consider taking all or a portion of the settlement funds through a structured settlement. For any portion of a settlement received in that manner, the insurance company that is paying damages to you uses that portion fo the money to purchase an annuity from a life insurance company. You will then receive periodic payments from a life insurance company for whatever period is agreed upon. The timing and the amount of the payments from the annuity can be selected by the injured client. For example, using rough numbers, one client may have $100,000.00 allocated to a structure settlement. The client might decide to receive monthly payments of $1,000.00 for ten years or 120 months. Another client using the same $100,000.00, may elect to receive payments beginning many years in the future, such as at retirement age. In that case, since the money allocated to the structured settlement can draw interest for a much longer period, the periodic payments, and the total eventually paid, will be larger.\n\nAdvantages of a structured settlement include the receipt of tax free interest which the original annuity payment earns, flexibility in selecting the amounts and dates that payments will be received, and protection of these payments from claims of any future creditors. The primary disadvantage of a structured settlement is that it cannot be modified once the annuity is purchased based upon the amounts and dates of periodic payments selected by our client. Also note that a structure settlement can only be accomplished by the agreement of the parties. A judge or jury cannot award the payment of damages at a trial through a structured settlement, but only in a lump sum.\n\nAt Koederitz Law Firm, we have worked with many clients who have been offered structured settlements, and we will be happy to assist you in making a decision as to whether a structured settlement is appropriate for you. Call us at (225) 295-9494 for a free consultation.','Should I Take Part or All of My Settlement through a “Structured” Settlement?','','inherit','closed','closed','','98-autosave','','','2013-10-07 10:51:15','2013-10-07 15:51:15','',98,'http://kwlawbr.com/blog/98-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(115,1,'2013-10-07 10:41:51','2013-10-07 15:41:51','Whenever a personal injury claim is being settled and a significant payment will be made by an insurance company, our client will almost always be asked to consider taking all or a portion of the settlement funds through a structured settlement. For any portion of a settlement received in that manner, the insurance company that is paying damages to you uses that portion fo the money to purchase an annuity from a life insurance company. You will then receive periodic payments from a life insurance company for whatever period is agreed upon. The timing and the amount of the payments from the annuity can be selected by the injured client. For example, using rough numbers, one client may have $100,000.00 allocated to a structure settlement. The client might decide to receive monthly payments of $1,000.00 for ten years or 120 months. Another client using the same $100,000.00, may elect to receive payments beginning many years in the future, such as at retirement age. In that case, since the money allocated to the structured settlement can draw interest for a much longer period, the periodic payments, and the total eventually paid, will be larger.\r\n\r\nAdvantages of a structured settlement include the receipt of tax free interest which the original annuity payment earns, flexibility in selecting the amounts and dates that payments will be received, and protection of these payments from claims of any future creditors. The primary disadvantage of a structured settlement is that it cannot be modified once the annuity is purchased based upon the amounts and dates of periodic payments selected by our client. 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