The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides an annual census for fatal injuries that yield significant information about these accidents, in which jobs they are most prevalent, and about trends that should be watched. For people who are considering a legal filing for...
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Month: December 2017
Louisianan died in fatal accident due to Takata airbag defect
Louisianans have the right to expect that when they get into a vehicle, the only dangers they will face are accidents and incidents with other vehicles. However, it has become all-too common for automobile design defects to pose as great or a greater risk to cause...
Car accidents could have been caused by popular game app
Distracted driving is a known problem in Louisiana and across the country. While most associate being distracted in today's world with people using their cellphones for a variety of purposes, one issue that is being considered as problematic for drivers to keep their...
Driver loses control and hits bicyclist in car crash
Many Louisianans prefer to get exercise when they go from one place to another. They will leave the car at home and use a bicycle. While this is beneficial for the person's health, can save money and is good for the environment, there is no doubt that regardless of...
Misdiagnosis often warrants a medical malpractice lawsuit
Louisianans who are seeking treatment for an illness or injury are functioning under the expectation that the medical professionals in whom they are trusting their lives will be accurate in their diagnosis. Despite all the news stories of medical mistakes leading to a...
Fatal accident claims life of oil worker near Louisiana
A seemingly endless number of companies are working in or around Louisiana on oil rigs. This creates a significant number of jobs, but also heightens the risk that there will be accidents. With the drilling, maintaining equipment and doing other tasks that are...
Was the motorist who hit you cognitively or manually distracted?
When you wake up in the morning to get ready for work, do you ever dread the highly congested traffic situations you know you will likely experience on the way to your job? If so, you are definitely not the only Louisiana commuter who thinks such things. In addition...
Dealing with a workers’ compensation vocational rehab dispute
Louisiana workers who suffer workplace injuries or conditions due to their employment will often not have severe enough issues that they can never work again. However, they might not be able to get back to the same work they did before. This is when vocational...
Fatal accident kills man when towed boat comes loose from vehicle
A fatal accident in Louisiana can happen in numerous ways, and some of them are unusual. People can suffer a fatal accident when driving, while at work, when simply crossing the street or even in their own homes. No matter the cause, the loss of a loved one will...
Fatal accident statistics show rise in most transport categories
While all roads in Louisiana - local and highway - can be dangerous, it is a statistical reality that those on highways are at higher risk to being in a fatal accident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is in the process of formulating strategies for the...