Kenny Habetz Injury Law | September 3, 2024 | Truck Accidents
Are you considering a career that requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL)? Driving a semi-truck isn’t the only opportunity that CDL holders can pursue in Louisiana. Movers, bus drivers, sanitation workers, delivery drivers, and even chauffeurs all need some type of CDL to qualify for their jobs. There are several classes of CDLs recognized in… read more
Kenny Habetz Injury Law | July 25, 2024 | Car Accident
Having the right insurance coverage is important to protect yourself from unforeseen accidents. One valuable form of coverage is uninsured motorist coverage. But what is uninsured motorist coverage in Louisiana, and what are its pros and cons? A Lafayette personal injury lawyer can help you understand your options after an accident involving a car, truck,… read more
Kenny Habetz Injury Law | July 15, 2024 | Oil Rig Accidents
About half a million people are employed in the oil and gas extraction industry, but only a fraction work on offshore oil rigs. Most of the oil rigs are on land, with most offshore rigs in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea. There are currently about 240 active offshore rigs that may employ… read more
Kenny Habetz Injury Law | July 1, 2024 | Miscellaneous
In the State of Louisiana, citizens are prohibited from purchasing, owning, and selling large and exotic animals like primates (non-human), bears, wolves, and large cats. Only accredited zoos, circuses, research facilities, and Louisiana colleges or universities may keep such creatures. But what about other wild and exotic animals? While they may not be expressly prohibited… read more
Kenny Habetz Injury Law | June 27, 2024 | Personal Injury
Are you experiencing pain near the bottom of your spine? You may have a bruised or even broken tailbone if you’ve recently had a fall or accident. This common but painful injury can take months to heal. For some people, a fractured tailbone leads to chronic pain and limited mobility. Here’s what you should know… read more
Kenny Habetz Injury Law | June 17, 2024 | Miscellaneous
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a more intense hurricane season in 2024. This means that there will likely be more hurricanes, they will likely be more intense, and areas of the country that usually don’t get hurricanes are likely to experience them. With this in mind, understanding the five categories of hurricanes… read more
Kenny Habetz Injury Law | May 23, 2024 | Motorcycle Accidents
Lane splitting is riding a motorcycle between two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction when the traffic stops or moves slower. Lane splitting is a useful maneuver for motorcyclists to avoid traffic jams. Lane filtering involves moving from one lane to another lane in slow-moving traffic. Some individuals describe lane filtering as weaving… read more
Kenny Habetz Injury Law | May 23, 2024 | Louisiana Law
Many parents wonder at what age kids can sit in the front seat of a car in Louisiana. Louisiana law sets specific requirements for child passengers to minimize the risk of injury. Understanding when a child may sit in the front seat is important not only to comply with state law but also to protect… read more
Kenny Habetz Injury Law | May 23, 2024 | Personal Injury
It is impossible to determine how long it would take State Farm to settle a particular personal injury claim without knowing more about it. Even with more knowledge, State Farm might confound your estimates. However, a conceptual framework can be provided that will allow you to generate a ballpark estimate with a reasonable degree of… read more
Kenny Habetz Injury Law | May 7, 2024 | Car Accident
If you’re involved in a car accident in Lafayette, LA, that causes injury, death, or more than $500 in damage, you must immediately notify local law enforcement. An officer will then investigate the accident, prepare a report within 48 hours, and send it to the Department of Transportation and Development. This report will form the… read more
