The roads of Louisiana can be dangerous for pedestrians. With the number of drivers who are distracted, reckless, speeding and negligent, pedestrians are more vulnerable than ever. When there are car accidents involving pedestrians, drivers are expected to stop and...
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Month: April 2018
Can I file a complaint about the workers’ compensation judge?
When a worker in Louisiana suffers workplace injuries or has a health condition caused by employment, it is expected that workers' compensation benefits will be available for lost wages and medical coverage. However, there are sometimes issues with the workers'...
Is your job on a list for most dangerous in the nation?
When you go to work every day, you may expect whatever day it is to be much the same as the previous workday. While your individual projects and assignments may vary, the type of work you do remains the same, and depending on where you work, your risk for injury may...
New study shows distracted driver numbers were underestimated
For Louisiana residents who are worried about their safety when they are heading out on the road, distracted driving is a common fear they must think about, take steps to avoid and hope that it does not affect them. Studies are common to determine the scope of the...
Auto accident in supermarket parking lot injures pedestrian
Drivers and pedestrians in Lake Charles and throughout Louisiana must keep a close eye on each other to avoid accidents that can cause injuries and fatalities. This is especially true in areas where there are no traffic lights and stop signs and drivers are required...
What should you know about workers’ compensation rehabilitation?
When a worker in Louisiana suffers workplace injuries, workers' compensation is a key factor in helping them as they receive treatment, get a percentage of their wages and try to recover and get back to work. For many workers, however, getting back to the same job...
Goodyear tires on motorhomes might be linked to car accidents
There are so many different dangers on the roads in Louisiana that one of the last things that people will expect to be a problem is the tires on their own vehicles. Unfortunately, among the litany of issues that can lead to a car crash with injuries and fatalities,...
New AAA survey shows prevalence of distracted driver incidents
It is not difficult to look at a vehicle and find a driver who is texting and driving, using social media or looking down at a device. Research examines this phenomenon and uses the results of studies to try to find methods to reduce the number of people who are...
Motorcycle-auto accident sends off-duty deputy to hospital
Accidents are common on the roads in Lake Charles and they can happen to anyone. Even law enforcement officers are not immune to being in a crash when they are on or off-duty. Some off-duty officers enjoy riding motorcycles in their spare time. Part of their job will...