Lake Charles Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Law Blog
Signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects a person’s ability to balance and move. It is a motor disability that may be due to abnormal brain development or an accident during birth. How do you know if your baby has cerebral palsy? According to the CDC, the signs and...
How is medical care covered under workers’ compensation?
A single incident at work may result in an injury that plagues an employee and even renders them unable to work either temporarily or potentially forever. The temporary or permanent inability to work may also result when an employee develops a medical condition...
Big rigs and advanced safety technology to reduce crashes
A crash between a passenger car and an eighteen-wheeler often leaves the occupants of the smaller vehicle with devastating injuries. However, a recent study finds that the installation of advanced safety technology in large trucks can dramatically reduce truck-car...
When should you seek a second opinion?
As a resident of Louisiana, you have entitlement to thorough care for your health. If you do not feel like you are getting the care you deserve, what next? What are your options? One option is to seek a second opinion. As a patient, you always have the right to seek...
Heat exhaustion and bicycle accidents
During the summer months, daily life is often challenging in certain parts of the country as a result of extreme heat. Many people have a harder time taking care of their responsibilities and getting through the day. Aside from problems related to working, some people...
Why do motorcyclists not wear safety gear?
It is well known that motorcycling is a dangerous activity, and the helpfulness of safety gear in accidents is also well-known. However, there is a curious trend when it comes to motorcyclists: many do not wear appropriate gear. In Louisiana, persons under 18 must...
Pedestrian fatalities increase in Louisiana
As more new vehicles roll off the manufacturing floor equipped with features touted to keep people safer, Louisiana residents should learn the facts about just how well these features really work. Across the United States and in Louisiana, pedestrian deaths have...
What are the common causes of Louisiana auto accident deaths?
According to 2018 data from the Insurance Information Institute, Louisiana's fatal auto accident rate is significantly higher than the national average. The state has an average of 16.5 auto accident deaths per 100,000 residents, compared to just 11.2 per 100,000 for...
Why is worker classification important for workers’ comp?
Employers may classify workers in two main categories: employee or independent contractor. The category in which you fall will have an impact on many different aspects of your employment. It also will impact taxation and workers' compensation benefits. According to...
Is Erb’s palsy the result of negligence?
Mothers in Louisiana expect the best care when they check into a hospital to give birth. Birth related incidents continue to drop in the modern age of medicine. But this does not mean accidents never happen. Today we will look at a birth injury that may result from...
