Lake Charles Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Law Blog
Safe driving on the highway
The fastest way to get around day to day in Louisiana is to use the highway. Safety should be at the front of everyone's minds when they get on the road, and driving on the highway requires a different set of specific skills than driving on a street or in the...
How can I avoid a truck accident?
For those of us who drive our cars daily, getting into some sort of car accident is more of an eventuality than a hypothetical. However, there are a variety of different types of accidents that you can be involved in, and avoiding accidents with semi trucks is very...
What is forceps birth injury?
If your child has suffered a birth injury and forceps were used during the delivery process, it is fair for you as parents to ask whether the use of forceps was the cause of your child's birth injury. According to Mayo Clinic, forceps are essentially tongs. One tong...
Roofers have one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in America
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual report for the top 10 most dangerous occupations in America. The report showed that the logging industry experienced the highest rate of fatal accidents during 2018. Roofers also made the top 10 list. They...
What kinds of hazards do oil workers face?
Many people know the state of Louisiana for its oil and gas industry, and while extracting these resources is an important job, it comes with a greater risk to its workers than other industries. There are a variety of ways an oil worker might suffer injury and may...
How do motorcyclists get road rash?
Louisiana motorcyclists face unique injury risks that other drivers do not. One of these injuries is road rash. Today we will discuss how this injury occurs. We will take a look at the different levels of severity of these injuries and more. Road rash is a term used...
Why is wearing a helmet on a motorcycle important?
There are few things that motorcyclists love more than freedom, and many people believe that riding a motorcycle comes with the freedom to not wear a motorcycle helmet. This belief is so strong in Louisiana that in 1999, the universal helmet law in Louisiana was...
Know the Louisiana laws about texting and driving
Texting and other distractions while driving contribute to a significant percentage of serious auto accident injuries. According to data from the National Safety Council, approximately 26% of car crashes involve cell phone use, and drivers who are talking or texting...
Do you know how to ask for a second medical opinion?
You trust your primary physician, but a recent diagnosis or medical scare has left you quite concerned. You feel that getting a second medical opinion can help quell your anxiety but are not sure how to go about getting one without upsetting your doctor. Get some...
Know the Louisiana license laws for teen drivers
Like many states, Louisiana has a graduated license program designed to reduce accidents among new teen drivers. This three-stage process helps them become safe, responsible drivers. If you have a teen who wants to drive, help them follow the appropriate licensing...
