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Interstate 10 spans about 274 miles across Louisiana, making it one of the longest and most heavily traveled highways in the state. This major east–west corridor runs from the Texas state line near Lake Charles to the Mississippi border near Slidell, connecting key cities like Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. According to the…

Yes, you can file a personal injury claim without a lawyer, but your chances of a successful outcome are much greater when an experienced injury lawyer in Baton Rouge represents you. At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, we have the experience, skills, and resources to protect your rights and help you secure maximum compensation for…

Spring may feel like a safer time to drive. The weather improves, and more people are out. But in Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish, and across South Louisiana, crash data shows something different. At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, we work with people after serious accidents every day. We also review Louisiana crash data to understand…

Yes, you can file a claim if you were jaywalking at the time of an accident. Being hit by a car while jaywalking does not automatically disqualify you from recovering compensation in Louisiana. You can still file a claim, and depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to significant damages. However, jaywalking does…

Yes. You should check your car battery after winter, even in Baton Rouge. Table of Contents Many drivers assume winter is too mild here to affect their vehicle. That is not accurate. Temperature changes, moisture, and daily driving still weaken your battery over time. By spring, your battery may already be losing power. In…

Car accidents involving government entities can be much more complex than those involving private entities. The rules and deadlines that apply to these claims differ from those for ordinary car accident claims. If you have been injured in a car accident involving a government vehicle, you should promptly consult an experienced car accident attorney…

A woman from Ponchatoula lost her life in a crash in St. Tammany Parish. Police say another driver crossed the center line and hit her head-on. That driver showed signs of being impaired and now faces serious charges, including a third Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, we have handled many…

When a car accident occurs, one of the first things to determine is who is at fault. A careful investigation and review of the evidence typically determines fault.  However, the law sometimes provides a shortcut. If a driver violates a traffic statute and that violation causes a crash, the doctrine of negligence per se…

It starts like a normal drive down Greenwell Springs Road. A driver is in the right lane, slowing down and getting ready to make a right turn onto Choctaw Drive. The light turns green, and everything seems routine. At the same time, another vehicle in the left lane suddenly moves over without warning. Table…

When a car accident occurs in Louisiana, insurance adjusters, car accident attorneys, and juries consider the full picture, which may include records that predate the crash. Driver history and vehicle maintenance records can shape the outcome of a claim in ways most accident victims never anticipate. If you have been injured in a car…