As many news outlets reported last month, an explosion caused by a gas leak ripped through East Harlem on March 13 around 9:25am, killing 8 people and injuring dozens. The devastation was massive, leveling two buildings located at 1644 and 1646 Park Avenue in ruins, and the explosion caused tremors that could be felt for… Continue reading First Personal Injury Lawsuit Filed in East Harlem Gas Explosion
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DWI Risks Increase after Riding with Impaired Drivers
A new government study referenced in USA Today states that teens are more likely to drive while inebriated when exposed to similar behavior as a passenger. The study shows that the more frequently a teen rides with an impaired driver, the more likely the passenger would drive while intoxicated themselves. In addition, there was a… Continue reading DWI Risks Increase after Riding with Impaired Drivers
Proposal to Install Breathalyzers in Bars To Reduce Drunk Driving
A proposal by Representative Greg Hughes of Draper, Utah would help bars install breathalyzers to assist patrons in deciding whether they are fit to drive. According to articles from Fox News and The Salt Lake Tribune, the proposal is still in its infancy, but the measure would not require bars to install these devices. Hughes… Continue reading Proposal to Install Breathalyzers in Bars To Reduce Drunk Driving
Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana for Mardi Gras 2014
New Orleans, Louisiana is famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations. However, there are so many things to do and see, forcing most to ask themselves, “How should I spend my time at Mardi Gras?” Below is a helpful guide to understanding all there is to do at Mardi Gras, courtesy of CBS Miami:
Ex-UFC Champion Charged with DUI
UFC is becoming one of America’s most popular sports, now seen frequently on mainstream programs like ESPN and FOX. With the growing fame of these mixed martial athletes, however, the media spotlight has revealed some mishaps, some of them law-breaking. Last month, ex-UFC champion Tito Ortiz became all too familiar with the unwanted attention. After… Continue reading Ex-UFC Champion Charged with DUI
St. Charles Parish Man Charged with DWI after Deputy Death
As a DWI attorney in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, I’ve seen many drunk driving accidents over the years. One such crash caught my attention recently, however, with a shocking fatality. A Luling man has been charged with DWI after a wreck that killed St. Charles Parish deputy sheriff Jeff Watson. The grand jury has indicted… Continue reading St. Charles Parish Man Charged with DWI after Deputy Death
7 Romantic New Orleans Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day in New Orleans, Louisiana, is nearly here. The question for most of us in the Crescent City is, “Where should I make my Valentine’s Day dinner reservations?” New Orleans offers so many romantic restaurants, making the choice very difficult. That’s why we’re giving you the top seven romantic restaurants in New Orleans, selected… Continue reading 7 Romantic New Orleans Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Infographic: DWI Statistics in Louisiana Improving
The number alcohol-related fatalities in Louisiana is decreasing, but by how much? Find out more about DWI statistics in Louisiana in our infographic below. Click here for an interactive version of above infographic. Embed This Image On Your Site (copy code below): Courtesy of: Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, LLC
Eat at Liborio’s Cuban Restaurant in New Orleans
When clients visit our 400 Poydras Street office in New Orleans, many of them ask for a recommendation for lunch. I rack my brain for nearby places to send them, with so many great options available. For lunch, I typically recommend a unique little restaurant less than two blocks away from our office door. Liborio’s… Continue reading Eat at Liborio’s Cuban Restaurant in New Orleans
Affluenza as a DWI Defense Strategy?
“Affluenza” is a term, popularized in the late 1990s by the granddaughter of a past General Motors president, used to describe a sense of entitlement by children from wealthy families. Because of this, they are supposedly irresponsible, make excuses for poor behavior, and sometimes dabble in drugs and alcohol. While many would view this simply… Continue reading Affluenza as a DWI Defense Strategy?