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Driver sues Louisiana hospital after ambulance, car accident

On Behalf of | May 2, 2013 | Car Accidents

People that businesses would call professional drivers are on the road every day. These drivers are expected to have special training, specific to the vehicles that they drive, and observe all of the laws of the road. Sometimes these vehicles have more blind spots than normal cars or they are much larger than passenger vehicles, increasing the hazard that these vehicles pose to the public.

A man is suing a Louisiana hospital and an ambulance driver after he said an ambulance owned by the hospital rear-ended his car. The man said he now suffers from back, neck, head and shoulder pain as a result of the Louisiana car accident. Many times accidents that jolt a person’s body can result in severe pain.

Depending on the severity of a person’s injuries, they might be forced to miss work, therefore losing wages while they recover. This loss of income can be difficult for some people and families to manage, especially if they are faced with large medical expenses.

Speaking with an experienced personal injury attorney in Louisiana can help a person understand what rights they might have and can help them seek compensation for their injuries.

Compensation might not be able to undo the injuries that were caused by another person’s negligence, but it can help ensure the person is able to afford the help that they might need after an accident. Sometimes people might also not be able to enjoy the activities they once could do, and this might be taken into account during a personal injury lawsuit.

Source: Louisiana Record, “Jefferson Parish Hospital sued over ambulance accident,” Kyle Barnett, May 2, 2013

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