Motor Vehicle Accident Library
You can’t protect your rights if you don’t know what they are. In our helpful motor vehicle accident library articles, we explain your rights to compensation when you are injured by another driver’s negligence and provide much more information that our clients find helpful.
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Flattmann Law’s One-Second RuleEveryone has heard of the five-second rule, but have you ever heard of Flattmann Law’s one-second rule? Remember, practicing defensive driving is the best way to avoid accidents!
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Hurry Up… And Wait! Civil Lawsuits Can Take A Long Time. Here’s How We Do Everything We Can To Push Things Along.Unfortunately, lawsuits can take years to resolve. The good news is that most of the time, a car wreck insurance claim can be resolved without having to file a lawsuit. Flattmann Law serves clients on the Northshore, including Covington, Mandeville, Abita Springs, Bogalusa, Franklinton, Folsom, Madisonville, Goodbee, Hammond, Lacombe, Pearl River, and Slidell.
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Independence Day (Fourth of July) Driving Statistics and Safety Tips.At Flattmann Law, we love our holidays as much as anybody! Let’s take these precautions and help eliminate Fourth of July traffic accidents! Flattmann Law serves clients on the Northshore, including Covington, Mandeville, Abita Springs, Bogalusa, Franklinton, Folsom, Madisonville, Goodbee, Hammond, Lacombe, Pearl River, and Slidell.
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Single Moms Can Face Substantial Hardships Following A Car WreckAs a single mom trying to raise a young child, I know that she faced substantial hardship in the months following her accident while trying to recover from her injuries. She was missing work, her car was totaled, bills were piling up, etc. Through that experience, and from years of representing many single moms, here are a few tips for single moms who have been involved in car wrecks
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Tips That May Help Your Autistic Child Cope After A Car WreckFor anyone, a car wreck can be an extremely scary and traumatizing event. It is not uncommon for someone to have difficulty driving again after a wreck. For a child with autism, communication may be extremely difficult during and after an accident.
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At Flattmann Law, We Are Not Pushy!One reason people avoid calling an attorney after a major wreck is because they think the lawyer will be pushy. They think that once they call an attorney’s office, they will be bombarded with phone calls and emails trying to push them to hire the lawyer. Guess what, with a lot of lawyers, they may be right. But NOT with Flattmann Law!
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Make Sure Your Attorney Is Not A Jack Of All TradesEver heard the phrase, “a Jack of all trades is a master of none?” This is true in the legal world as well. Some attorneys hang out their shingle, stating that they practice every type of law imaginable, from criminal law to family law, to personal injury. Just think. Would you go to an orthopedist for a heart condition?
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UM Insurance: What Is It And How Does It Protect You?“UM” is short for “uninsured motorist” coverage. It is an optional coverage on your car insurance and having it is not mandatory in Louisiana. UM coverage does increase the cost of your auto insurance, but just hear me out... the small cost of having UM is well worth it.
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How A Truck Accident Injury Claim WorksA truck accident injury claim follows generally the same course as a car wreck claim, with some exceptions.
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Our March 2022 NewsletterOur March 2022 Newsletter. Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer Grady Flattmann provides a monthly newsletter to help accident victims understand their rights.