covington accident hotspot

Lee Road: Covington Accident Hotspot

Through St. Tammany Parish runs the popular Lee Road in Covington. At a little over five miles long, it only takes a few minutes of driving past rows of trees before hitting civilization. With the jaunting shift, it takes a level of concentration to maintain a safe drive through the highway. Unfortunately, for younger and less experienced drivers, these features …

Fundraiser: Seersucker and Sazeracs

St.Tammany Art Association Fundraiser benefiting Arts Education programs It’s a Fundraiser! Come don your favorite seersucker and summer attire for lively music, delectable delights, fine art and the best Sazeracs on the Northshore! Tickets: $40 in advance, $45 at the door. 985-892-8650 or visit eventbrite.com 320 N. Columbia St. in Historic Downtown Covington  

Basics of Hiring Auto Accident Lawyer | McGinity Law Firm | Covington

In our previous post, we discussed what to do if you’ve been involved in an 18-wheeler accident for assisting the investigation, that is only half the research – what should you consider when hiring a car accident lawyer? When you are involved in a car accident, experience means everything when finding a competent auto accident lawyer to represent you and …

Tips to Proving Liability in Personal Injury | McGinity Law Firm

Personal injury liability is the question of who is responsible for an accident or injury that resulted as a result of negligence, defective products, or misconduct from another party. Ideally, the responsible party should be handling expenses as a result of the accident or injury due to the defective products, unsafe working conditions, negligent actions, or other reason that caused …

In an 18-wheeler accident? | McGinity Personal Injury | Covington

Needless to say, an auto collision between a smaller vehicle and an 18-wheeler can have devastating results where extensive injuries can be present. If you are involved in an 18-wheeler accident, our experienced personal injury attorney at McGinity Law Firm will work with you and conduct an extensive investigation of the trucking accident to assess the circumstances and get you the …

Crime Down in St. Charles parish in 2013 | New Orleans, LA

Although it is common for people to think about New Orleans and the surrounding areas as being crime centers, the final tally of reported major crimes in St. Charles parish in 2013 is down 17% from last year. Although there was a slight increase in the number of violent crimes, including murder, rape, and assault, the overall decrease in major …

Shooting Outside a Metairie Apartment

In the wake of the December 30th shootings outside a Metairie apartment building that left two dead, police have made progress in hoping to catch the parties responsible. The shooting was a drug related crime, according to authorities, and took place outside the rooms of several different families and children. The apartment, located near I-10 in Metairie on the 2500 block …

Harahan woman shot, killed ex-boyfriend after physical confrontation.

A Harahan woman who shot and killed her ex-boyfriend Saturday evening told investigators she fired after he attacked her and her 16-year-old son, authorities said. The agency has classified the case a homicide and will consult with the district attorney’s office, said Col. John Fortunato, spokesman for the department. Authorities indicated the couple, who dated off and on for three years, had a history …