One of the most deadly tasks that Americans undertake is driving. Unfortunately, Louisiana is one of the more deadly states. The statistics are overwhelming. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development recorded almost 600 deaths in 2021. They also...
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What to expect after a concussion
Car accidents, unfortunately, happen, and even a minor one may result in a concussion. While considered a mild traumatic brain injury, this condition should never go untreated. According to the CDC, there were 64,362 TBI-related deaths in 2020. After sustaining any...
The biggest mistake to avoid after a car accident
The key steps to take after an auto accident include getting to safety, assessing your injuries and documenting the details of the incident. In the moments after a car crash, however, your nervous system takes over and impacts your reaction to the event. Depending on...
Dooring: A Serious Threat to Bicyclists
Not only do uneven roads and fellow riders pose a risk to cyclists, but inattentive motorists in stationary vehicles can become dangerous when exiting their automobiles. The act of "dooring" is when a vehicle occupant hits a cyclist while opening a door. Bike riders...
Are defective airbags still a safety issue?
Despite several separate recalls of defective Takata airbags from 2014 through 2020, problems with the manufacturer's airbag components continue to pose a serious safety hazard. Most recently, a May 2021 recall of more than 4,500 vehicles followed the 19th airbag...
Why do doctors often misdiagnose cerebrospinal fluid leaks?
Your cerebrospinal fluid is vital for your overall health. This fluid, which surrounds your brain and spinal cord, holds nutrients for your central nervous system. It also helps to remove the waste your brain and spinal cord produce. If you have a cerebrospinal fluid...
Construction work is safer than ever, but the work is not over
Today, the construction industry is considerably safer than in years past. This is attributable to growing awareness of its dangers and the implementation of preventative strategies for reducing the number of deaths and injuries associated with it. Despite this,...
Are pain and suffering real?
How much do people have to suffer before it becomes an injury? This is the seemingly impossible question you have to answer when you are negotiating a car accident injury claim. The claimant's side would probably argue that any increased stress, pain or discomfort is...
Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency
Most attorneys charge by the amount of time they work on a case. Typically, they may cite an hourly rate but will break down the time increments to shorter segments when, for example, they take 10 minutes to answer a client's email, text or phone call. There is also...
A moment of inattention could lead to a long-term injury
With more and more vehicles out on Louisiana roads each new day, the sheer amount of traffic you encounter as a driver can seem hazardous enough in its own right. While you may face little danger if everyone around you is focusing on the task at hand, unfortunately,...
