Even if you know how important it is to remain alert when driving, there's a lot going on around you. This could result in some form of distraction taking your attention away from the road, thus increasing the risk of an accident. While your personal approach to...
Year: 2019
What should you know about 2017 truck accidents?
When you read the paper or watch the news, you may notice that many truck accidents take place on the roads of Louisiana. You may be interested in the crash statistics from 2017 and what they reveal about trends in truck accidents. You may think that truck collisions...
Do doctors take invisible illnesses seriously?
Any chronic illness can be difficult to cope with. When your condition is largely misunderstood or minimized by the medical community and others, life can be especially challenging. Louisiana residents with so-called “invisible” illnesses may feel as if...
Keep children safe with the right car seat
When Louisiana parents put their child in the car, their top priority is their child's safety. If a young child is not in the proper safety seat, though, it is more likely that he or she will incur an injury in a car accident. It is important for parents to make sure...
Wrongful death lawsuits can be complicated
Grieving family members who are left behind after a fatal tragedy can consider filing a wrongful death lawsuit under certain circumstances, as previous posts in this blog have pointed out. However, such litigation can be especially complex, as the opposing side will...
Take these steps to document a car accident
Even a minor car accident has the potential to result in a serious injury. Furthermore, it can cost you quite a bit of time and money, especially if you don't know which steps to take. One of the most important things you can do following a car accident is begin the...
Disney World trip results in tragedy for 5 Louisiana kids
A trip that was supposed to take a group of Pentecostal church members from Louisiana to the purported "happiest place on Earth" ended in tragedy when a semi truck collided head-on with their church van, as well as another big truck, killing five children in...
These commonly misdiagnosed conditions can cause big trouble
You rely on your medical team to diagnose any concerns in a timely and accurate manner. When this happens, you give yourself the opportunity to make a fast and full recovery. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. There are many commonly misdiagnosed conditions,...
Allergens and their relation to medical malpractice
Louisiana residents trust doctors and medical staff with their lives. Unfortunately, there are instances in which negligence can bring a patient into harm's way. Today, we examine how allergens are tied to medical malpractice. FindLaw examines some common examples of...