April 8, 2019 Another Pedestrian Hit By Car Another Louisiana pedestrian has been hit by a car suffering serious injuries. The driver is accused of getting behind the wheel at almost double the legal limit for alcohol consumption. Nicholas Presley, 38, was arrested on a count each of Read Full Story
July 3, 2018 Second pedestrian hit by a vehicle in four days. Another pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Florida Boulevard Tuesday afternoon. s Mike Chustz, spokesman for East Baton Rouge EMS, said the crash happened near the intersection of Florida Boulevard and North Eugene Street around 2:15 p.m. The man was Read Full Story
February 2, 2017 Black History: The Desegregation of LSU Law School February is Black History month. Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out Read Full Story
January 26, 2017 The Left Turn-The Most Dangerous Action in Driving The left turn is the most dangerous maneuver in normal driving. The unprotected left turn is the most dangerous version of the maneuver. Here is another example of the dangers of the unprotected left term. A Vacherie Louisiana man died early Read Full Story
December 22, 2016 CLE Part II: Competent Representation Includes Systematically Protecting Clients This blog continues the summary of my CLE on preparation, investigation, and discovery in New York personal injury litigation. Part II focuses on competent representation. If you have questions about the CLE, this section or would like to view the slides, Read Full Story
November 25, 2016 Uber Accident Attorney: Hold Phone Companies Liable for Distracting Drivers? Phones and apps are distracting drivers and apparently causing accidents. New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1225-c makes using a cell phone while driving a violation. New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1225-d applies to using electronic devices while driving. Some Read Full Story
July 5, 2016 Truck and Car Accident. Who’s at Fault: Truck Under Run, Unsafe Driving, Computer Glitch? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a deadly crash involving a "self-driving" Tesla. On a clear day, a white truck turned left in front of the Tesla. While the truck was perpendicular to the Tesla, the Tesla crashed Read Full Story
February 5, 2016 Travel Weekly Reports on Gogo Inc. Lawsuit Travel Weekly, a leading news source serving the travel industry, reports that Gogo, Inc. has again been sued by unhappy customers. The report notes that "(t)hree consumers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit they filed Jan. 29 against airline Read Full Story
February 3, 2016 Gogo, Inc. Inflight Wireless Provider Sued By Customers NEW YORK –Customers are suing leading provider in global aero-communications services, Gogo, Inc. after much dissatisfaction with Wi-Fi services. The lawsuit, filed in the Federal District Court in New York City, claims that Gogo misrepresented the availability, reliability, and coverage Read Full Story
February 1, 2016 Bryan Fisher Named to LSU Law Center Chancellor’s Council Bryan Fisher, lead trial attorney with Fisher Injury Lawyers, has been named a member of the Chancellor's Council of the LSU Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Chancellor's Council was founded in 1999 to encourage loyalty among alumni and Read Full Story