5 Fall Driving Hazards in Northeast Louisiana: Stay Safe on the Roads This Season
Fall in Northeast Louisiana means Friday night football and Saturday college games, hunting opportunities, and a slow move towards cooler weather. But this time of year, also brings unique driving dangers that increase the risk of accidents on our local roads. Here at The Law Firm of Eddie Clark & Associates, we have worked with […]
Don’t Miss Legal Wisdom Wednesdays with Attorney Eddie Clark
Are you curious about the personal injury claims process or how the law works in Louisiana? Would you love to know answers to commonly asked personal injury questions and get helpful tips that can benefit you whether you are driving a vehicle, a pedestrian, or using a bicycle or motorcycle. You are in luck! Northeast […]
Back-to-School Driving Safety Tips From Louisiana Attorney
As summer vacation winds down here in Louisiana, the back-to-school season begins. For many students, it brings excitement, new beginnings, and reconnecting with friends. However, for drivers on Louisiana’s roads, it also signals significant changes in traffic patterns and a higher risk of accidents. Streets become busy with school buses, parents rushing to drop off […]
College Student Driving Safety Tips
Here in Northeast Louisiana, we are blessed to have Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana Tech in Ruston, and ULM in Monroe in easy driving distance. The presence of three major universities in our region means that numerous college students are on the go in their vehicles day and night. While driving carries some risks […]
Heads Up Louisiana Drivers: Hands-Free Cellphone Law In Effect August 2025
During its recent session, the legislature voted to tighten restrictions on use of cellphones while driving. House Bill 519, the hands-free cellphone law, prohibits almost all handheld cellphone use while operating a motor vehicle. This law seeks to address the number of vehicle accidents due to distracted driving phone use. Unfortunately, here at The Law […]
Personal Injury & Vehicle Accident Terms: A Louisiana Guide
If you’ve been in a car accident or suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence in Northeast or North Central Louisiana, you might be hearing a lot of legal personal injury and vehicle accident terms. It can feel overwhelming, but understanding these terms is the first step toward protecting your rights. Here’s a simple […]
Been In A Vehicle Accident? How to Get Police Report in Ouachita and Morehouse Parishes
If you’ve been involved in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident and the police responded, be sure to get a copy of the police report. This report provides details about the accident including name and addresses of parties involved, insurance information, witness statements, and police summary of incident circumstances and whether citations or arrests were […]
Navigating Northeast Louisiana Roads: A Personal Injury Attorney’s Perspective on Staying Safe
As a personal injury attorney based here in Northeast Louisiana, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating consequences of car and truck accidents. My goal is always to help those who have been harmed, but also to share educational information that may help prevent those injuries from happening in the first place. Driving in our part of […]
What To Know About Big Truck Wreck With Car
Did you know that semi-trucks can outweigh cars by 10 times or more? With the tractor unit with the engine and cab and the trailer behind it, these trucks can easily weigh in excess of 33,000 pounds (Driver Resource Center). That is why when big trucks collide with cars, the damage to both property and […]
Can Social Media Postings Be Used As Evidence In Personal Injury Case?
According to Pew Research Center, it is estimated that 9 out of 10 Americans own a smartphone (2024). Many people post photos and information to social media on a regular basis. But did you know that, in some cases, social media postings can be used as evidence in a personal injury case. If social media […]
