Certain jobs in Louisiana are more dangerous than others. When there is an injury, illness or condition suffered as a result of the work that a person does, workers' compensation can be a figurative life-saver. After the incident in which the injuries are suffered or...
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New research examines car accidents numbers across the nation
Government agencies and other research outlets keep a close eye on auto accident statistics to determine how they happen, why they happen and to craft strategies to prevent and reduce them. Louisianans and people across the nation should be aware of these numbers to...
Hands-free tech may still contribute to serious accidents
It is not unusual for many Lake Charles residents to use their cell phones to stay connected. Even while out with other friends, you may find yourself checking social media, emails, texts or other communication outlets on your phone. Though your device can help you...
Despite personal injury risk, proposed sleep apnea test rescinded
Given the number of large commercial trucks that are on the road in Louisiana and throughout the nation, there are frequent concerns as to how the competence and medical history of the drivers are regulated. If, for example, the driver has a history of recklessness or...
Can I get workers’ compensation for occupational disease?
When Louisiana workers are injured on the job with a clear physical injury such as broken bones, lacerations, back injuries and more, the problem is often clear to the naked eye. Other issues are less obvious. For example, workers who are seeking workers' compensation...
Passenger dies in car accident as loose wheel hits SUV
Louisiana car crashes are not limited to accidents between two vehicles, a vehicle and a pedestrian or a vehicle and a bicyclist. There are times when falling objects or other pieces of debris will cause a car accident. These incidents can cause just as much if not...
Older workers more vulnerable to a fatal accident on the job
Workplace accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. They occur in many different jobs whether the work is fundamentally risky or considered generally safe. People in Louisiana can suffer injuries and fatalities in an unexpected accident regardless of what kind of...
Surgical errors can occur due to doctor phone use
Louisianans who need to have a medical procedure will undoubtedly be apprehensive about it. Medical treatment can be intimidating and to compound the concerns about the surgery itself, doctors can make mistakes. These errors happen all too frequently. Statistically,...
Driver flees scene after car crash with motorcycle
It is a fact of life that people on the road in Lake Charles and throughout Louisiana need to be aware of reckless drivers, inattentive drivers and those who flout traffic laws. What makes these incidents worse is when there is an accident and the driver chooses to...