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22-year-old motorcyclist killed after car fails to yield

Last September 24, Jacob Ward of Metairie passed away when his motorcycle hit a car after the car failed to yield on River Road in Old Jefferson. Louisiana State Police stated that the car’s driver, 23-year-old Blair Guidry, did not yield to the motorcycle at a stop sign while turning onto the road.

According to reports, Guidry stopped her car at the sign as she waited to turn onto River Road. While turning, she did not yield to Ward’s motorcycle, causing the crash. Ward was wearing a helmet when he hit the side of Guidry’s car, but he later died at the University Hospital in New Orleans.

A toxicology test is still pending for Ward. Guidry took a breath test and was cleared of intoxication.

The accident is still under investigation.

The death of a loved one is hard to accept, especially if it involves the negligence of someone else. Our team of wrongful death lawyers at Cazayoux Ewing Law Firm sends their sincerest condolences to Mr. Ward’s family and friends.


Ten Items Everyone Needs In A Roadside Emergency Kit

Nobody wants to think about being involved in a car accident. However, thinking ahead and having a well-stocked roadside emergency kit can save you from some of the stress that can result after an automobile accident. Even the safest drivers on the road should make sure to have a roadside emergency kit handy so that they can deal with any unforeseen and unexpected problems that arise.

Unfortunately, having this kit and being a cautious driver won’t guarantee protection from sustaining injuries due to another’s negligence. If you have been involved in a car accident caused by another party, contact the Baton Rouge car accident lawyers of the Cazayoux Ewing Law Firm at (225) 650-7400 today.

Roadside Emergency Kit Essentials

Whether you’re heading off on a long trip or just driving to the store, make sure you have these items close at hand:

  • Cell phone – this allows you to make emergency calls and contact roadside assistance if no one is around to help
  • Jumper cables – car batteries die from time to time and need to be jump-started, and having jumper cables also lets you be a good Samaritan and help other drivers in need
  • Flashlight – whether you’re in an accident at night or you need to see under the hood, having a flashlight nearby is always a good idea
  • Blanket or poncho – this will keep you warm and dry in case you get caught outside in severe weather
  • First aid kit – in the event of an accident, this will help you treat minor injuries
  • Basic toolbox – even if you don’t know how to make small repairs to your vehicle, a passing driver might
  • Food and water – if you have ever had a multiple hour wait for a tow truck in the middle of nowhere, you know how important this is
  • Reflective warning triangles or emergency flares – these help to warn other drivers of your presence on the shoulder and helps the tow truck find your vehicle
  • Pen and paper – an absolute necessity for writing down the contact and insurance information of the other motorists who were involved in the accident, as well as witnesses’ names and contact information

Contact a Car Accident Attorney in Baton Rouge Today

Even the most prepared drivers are occasionally involved in accidents through no fault of their own. If you were injured due to another’s recklessness, you shouldn’t have to bear the cost of your recovery alone. Call one of the Cazayoux Ewing Law Firm’s car accident attorneys at (225) 650-7400 today to learn more about how to pursue compensation.


Personal care service workers arrested for defrauding Medicaid program

Three direct care service workers were arrested and charged with Medicaid fraud as a result of an investigation conducted by the Louisiana Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

Quenitta Butts, 39, and Kaisha Pitre, 26, were both charged with multiple counts of Medicaid fraud after allegedly defrauding the state’s Medicaid program by submitting falsified time sheets to receive payments. Christopher Jenkins, 33, was arrested in a separate incident and charged with one count of Medicaid fraud after allegedly submitting two separate service logs that indicate he was providing services to two different patients in two different locations at the same time.

Being charged with Medicaid fraud can wreak havoc not just on your career, but on your personal life as well. To know more about fighting for your rights and liberty after being charged with Medicaid fraud in Baton Rouge, our team of criminal defense attorneys at Cazayoux Ewing Law Firm is willing to fight on your behalf. Call us at (225) 650-7400 and tell us more about your situation.


Baton Rouge man struck and killed while changing tire

Baton Rouge police officials are investigating a traffic accident resulting in the death of a man attempting to change a flat tire on his van on Sept. 11. The motorist was struck while on the side of Louisiana Highway 42, also known as Burbank Drive.

The victim was identified and reported to be 80-years-old. He had parked his Toyota Sienna on the shoulder of the expressway. As he was changing his tire, he was struck when another driver lost control of his vehicle while maneuvering a curve in the road.

The incident resulted in the death of the man on the side of the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The condition of the other driver is unreported. Charges are pending and an investigation is ongoing for further causes of the accident.

Reckless drivers present a danger to other motorists on the road as well as pedestrians in the area. If you or someone you know was injured in a car accident due to the negligent and dangerous driving behaviors of another driver, contact the Baton Rouge personal injury attorneys at the Cazayoux Ewing Law Firm. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, damage to your vehicle, and lost wages as a result of injuries. Please call (225) 650-7400 today for more information on how our practice can help you.


Father of seven dies after Baton Rouge shooting

Kendrick Ross, a 37-year-old resident of Baton Rouge, was found in his vehicle with a gunshot wound to his head last Saturday, September 19. He died at the hospital next morning.

According to Baton Rouge police Cpl. L’Jean McKneely, Ross was shot at around 5:45 p.m. at the 9400 block of Avis Avenue. The case is still under investigation and the motive and suspect remain unknown.

Ross’ widow, Kristin, said that she has no idea as to why her husband was shot dead. Kristin remembered the last time she talked to Ross. He said to her, “I’ll be home before it gets dark.” The widow also said that everything they did together revolved around their children. “Me and him had finally said we were gonna do something by ourselves, so we were gonna go on a cruise in three weeks,” she later said.

The personal injury lawyers at Cazayoux Ewing Law Firm send their deepest condolences to Kendrick Ross’ family and friends.

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