Having a child is the most momentous occasion in many people's lives and for most it a time filled with joy and optimism. However, for some parents in Lake Charles, injuries sustain during their child's birth may lead to a long road of time consuming and costly...
Year: 2016
Commuters must be aware of potential for a car accident, injury
As a commuter, you find yourself on the road almost every day of the week. It doesn't matter if you're traveling to and from work or school, you're always behind the wheel. While this is a way of life, it's important to be aware of the potential for a car accident....
The dangers of distracted driving
Safe driving is a must for all Lake Charles motorists. However, thanks to an influx of technology distracted driving behaviors are becoming increasingly common among many motorists. A deadly crash can result from even just a second of inattention, which is why...
Will Proactive Steps Now Prevent Truck Accidents In The Future?
The impact of a truck accident goes beyond the actual collision that leads to injury and death. Victims are left with serious, life-changing injuries. Family members face an uncertain future following the death of a loved one. New driver training standards hazmat and...
What should I know about medication errors?
When receiving health care in Louisiana, you expect medical staff to offer safe and effective treatments. However, mistakes can and do occur, including errors in providing medication that may have devastating consequences. Although the quality of your medical care is...
What you need to know about exposure to asbestos
During most of the 20th century, asbestos was a common component of insulation in places where fire or extreme heat was a threat. It is for this reason that most oil refineries in Louisiana were built using asbestos. Not only was the substance used in building...
Deadly Dangers From Drowsy Drivers
Various factors can lead to a truck colliding with another vehicle. Investigations often reveal speeding, reckless operation, and other types of negligence. The advent of smart phones has lead to tragic collisions caused by distracted driving of a tractor-trailer. Far...
What to do if you’re injured by an 18-wheeler
Car accidents are a leading cause of injury and even death in the United States. In fact, the number one cause of death for children in this country is death by vehicular accident. Any collision between vehicles can cause damage to property and risk the life and...
Recent Tow Truck Accident Claims 3 Lives, Others Injured
When people are seriously injured or lives are lost in a crash here in Louisiana or elsewhere, the families of the victims have the right to file wrongful death claims against the party or parties deemed to be at fault. In a commercial truck accident in which the...
Failing To Follow Care Standards Could Be Medical Malpractice
The primary duty of doctors here in Louisiana and elsewhere is to do no harm. In fact, those words are still contained in the oath they take when they become doctors. At the heart of nearly every medical malpractice claim is the alleged failure of doctors and other...