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Everyone gets frustrated while driving sometimes, but aggressive driving endangers everyone on the road. It is important to keep your emotions in check and respect other drivers when behind the wheel. Did you know that […]

In Louisiana the bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle. Bicyclists have the same rights to the roadways, and must obey the same traffic laws as the operators of other vehicles. These laws include stopping […]

When one is injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another, the injured party has legal recourse to seek compensation. Compensation can cover medical costs, loss of wages, loss of quality of life, damage […]

Should you agree to a settlement for your personal injury claim? Personal injury settlements allow individuals who have been injured to receive recompense without going to trial. Statistically, most personal injury cases are settled before […]

There is a kind of rule of the road that says that if you rear-end someone in a car accident, the person who hit the other vehicle from behind is at fault. But is this […]

In the midst of COVID-19, the NOPD has begun conducting checkpoints around New Orleans. Cops are gathering at major intersections, along streets like Broad and Claiborne, and approached vehicles that got stopped at red lights. […]

As more and more states instituted stay-at-home orders in response to the spread of COVID-19, many people questioned how they would be enforced. Would police arrest someone for being outside? Would they break up gatherings […]

A woman in Alabama was arrested this week for hosting a party for violating the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. I don’t know about you all, but something about a global pandemic unprecedented in our modern times […]

Uber and Lyft ridesharing companies are increasingly facing lawsuits from passengers who claim they were harassed, assaulted, or injured while using their services. Uber’s own study reveals that 58 people were killed in accidents involving […]

Though the courts remain closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, cops are still arresting people for crimes. That includes drunk driving and DWIs. We understand that the pandemic is a particularly stressful time with everything […]

Courts throughout Louisiana remain closed, except for conducting bond settings and other limited hearings for incarcerated defendants. What does this mean for you if you have a court appearance set during the closure? What if […]

The outbreak of COVID-19 and the ensuing quarantine has altered many aspects of life people all over Louisiana and the rest of the country. Driving is an activity that is still essential for many. Unfortunately, […]

According to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), almost 30 people in the United States die in drunk driving accidents every day, roughly equating to one person every 50 minutes. […]

Drug use is not just a problem for adults; it is increasingly becoming more widespread among teenagers as well. And it’s not merely casual use — a teenager in Monroe, for example, was recently charged […]

The short answer is yes. Uber and Lyft have insurance that covers drivers, passengers and third-parties. Both rideshare companies offer different levels of coverage when a driver is waiting for a fare, on the way to […]

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued a stay-at home order and quarantine. Only essential services, like grocery stores and pharmacies, are to remain open. At Bloom Legal, we see […]

Earlier this week, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a statewide stay-at-home order for Louisiana. All residents are to stay in their homes as much as possible. They should only leave for quality of life reasons […]

Orleans Municipal and Traffic will be closed until further notice due to the coronavirus quarantine. Jefferson Courts are closed for the next 30 days. What will this mean for those with traffic tickets or upcoming […]