Evidence to help prove your car accident claim
Accident victims often face financial challenges, on top of the physical injuries and emotional distress caused by the accident. Filing a personal injury claim after a serious car accident is one way to recover financially after an accident. The damages you recover...
Ambulance driver killed in head-on collision with delivery truck
Most residents of Louisiana regard ambulances as vehicles of hope and rescue. Unfortunately, ambulances and other emergency vehicles are not immune from the hazards of the roadway, as demonstrated by a recent accident in Pointe Coupee Parish in Louisiana. The accident...
How can parents protect their rights after a crash?
If you are a parent of a small child who has been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Louisiana, you may be facing many challenges and uncertainties. You may be worried about your child’s health, recovery and future. You may also be dealing with medical bills, lost...
What to do if you received an injury during a motorcycle accident
Did you know that most accidents occur when you get close to home? In addition, although motorcycles are only three percent of registered vehicles, more than 14% of accidents involve these machines. Although you should take a motorcycle safety and operation course and...
Securing compensation following a spinal cord injury
You likely grew up hearing your mother say to not do something because you will break your back. At a young age, you thought it was silly; however, now that you have suffered an injury to your spine, you understand why your mother was so cautious about certain...
3 things electrocution can do to the body
An electric shock occurs when a current from an electrical system passes in and out of the body. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration lists electricity as a source of danger to people in the workplace, specifically for professionals who work with...
How expensive is it to treat a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury can completely reshape your life. You or your loved one may end up with permanent physical and cognitive limitations, and the impact that has on one’s enjoyment of life can be tremendous. As if that’s not enough, treating a traumatic brain...
Three reasons why you shouldn’t trust an insurance company
After your accident, you’re bound to be approached by one or more insurance companies. Representatives from these companies might seem friendly enough, but it’s important that you remember that they’re not looking out for you and your best interests. That’s why you’ll...
Treatments for spinal cord injuries are expensive
If you were in a car accident or if you fell on a slippery or uneven surface, it is possible you have suffered a spinal cord injury. If so, you are not alone. Approximately 17,000 people suffer a new spinal cord injury each year in the United States. And the treatment...
Frivolous defenses in personal injury cases
You may be familiar with the term “frivolous lawsuit” and perhaps you can even think of some examples of situations where a person’s injury was blown out of proportion with the goal of simply being a money-grab. However, “frivolous defenses” are more likely to...