Most modern semitrucks now use air brake systems. However, when something goes wrong, whether because of a system failure or a truck driver’s error, the repercussions are often severe. Air brake failure is a leading contributor to trucking accidents, so it is vital...
Cancer misdiagnosis makes it difficult or even impossible for patients to access life-saving medical care. An incorrect diagnosis is the leading cause of medical malpractice injury and death in the United States, affecting about 12 million Americans and causing up to...
Every time you get in your car, you are at risk of getting into an injurious or even a fatal crash. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that in 2018 in Louisiana, 768 people died in car accidents. Although not every car accident is fatal, you should...
Regardless of where you drive in Louisiana, you are apt to encounter at least one tractor-trailer. After all, commercial vehicles transport necessary goods across the Pelican State. If a semitruck has certain modifications, though, your life may be in danger. While...
When a person experiences complications that result from a doctor's negligence, he or she may be eligible for medical malpractice damages. This type of legal claim is subject to a strict state review process. Explore the steps that occur when you file a medical...
Any accident involving a passenger vehicle and a semi truck is serious. The size and weight difference between the two types of vehicles often causes serious damage and physical injuries. Deaths in such accidents are not uncommon. Because passenger vehicles and large...
Information provided by the Alzheimer's Association indicates that by 2025, more than 100,000 Louisiana residents aged 65 or older may find themselves living with Alzheimer’s disease. The debilitating, dementia-producing disorder ranks as the sixth most common cause...