Immediately following 18-wheeler accidents, survivors who are injured often feel overwhelmed, stressed, and in shock even if their injuries do not appear to be serious. That’s why, especially if you drive a truck for a living, it may be a good idea to consider in advance what you may be able to do if you…
Truck Accident Case Settlement of $1,400,000. Nothing can adequately compensate a family who loses a loved one in a fatal truck accident due to another’s carelessness or negligence. However, a wrongful death and survival action lawsuit can seek financial compensation to help assist those families. Russell Law Firm successfully represented a grieving family in a…
Russell Law Firm has been recognized on Expertise.com’s 2021 list of Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Baton Rouge. Expertise scored 185 Baton Rouge, LA personal injury attorneys and narrowed the list down to the top 32. They chose us based on a manual review which examined more than 25 variables across the following five criteria:…
You may be surprised to learn that breathalyzer results aren’t always 100 percent accurate or usable in court. A good DWI lawyer will know when and if to question breathalyzer results on these grounds. How can breathalyzer results be wrong? For one thing, it’s possible that a high BAC level could be the result of…
You don’t need us to tell you that determining child custody is an incredibly emotional and stressful ordeal. Not knowing whether the person or people you care for most will be in your home for the foreseeable future is difficult for all of us. Hiring a trusted family law attorney can help you to focus…
When a car accident results in death, hiring a car accident attorney to pursue a wrongful death claim is an obvious course of action. When someone sustains only mild or moderate injuries from a car wreck, the need for a car accident attorney is not so obvious. Here are the 5 reasons why you should…
If you’re in a collision and another party is at fault, hiring a car accident attorney in Baton Rouge may be your best chance of obtaining the compensation you need to return to a normal life. Guilty Parties May Be Liable for Many Types of Damages in a Car Accident Someone who causes an accident…
Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents involving injuries or deaths are common. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately 89,000 motorcycle accidents occurred in 2017 alone, with nearly 5,000 resulting in one or more deaths. That doesn’t include the much larger number of people who sustain significant injuries. If you’re a motorcyclist, having a motorcycle accident…
If you are charged with a DWI in Baton Rouge or elsewhere in Louisiana, you’re at risk of losing your license, a large fine, and more. The fact of the matter is, even if it is your first DWI offense, the consequences are intended to be harsh. It’s no secret that drunk drivers kill or…
If you or a family member has been in a collision with a truck, and especially a big-rig, box truck, or another type of large commercial vehicle, it’s time to contact a truck accident lawyer. It’s very likely your best and only chance of receiving the compensation you and your family need and deserve. Trucking…