Few things are more intimidating in traffic than the site of a semi-truck right behind a smaller vehicle. Drivers naturally feel anxious when they notice commercial vehicles in their immediate proximity. After all, semi-trucks or 18-wheelers are responsible for some...
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Louisiana’s Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Program
If you were involved in an accident and someone injured you severely, perhaps in your head or spine, you are likely to suffer for the rest of your life. Not only is your past life gone, but you are no longer the individual you used to be and that person cannot come...
Settling with insurers after a major crash can be a mistake
Car crashes are all unique even though certain types of wrecks are more common than others. Factors including the speed and style of the vehicles involved and even the angle at which they approach each other can influence what happens when two or more vehicles...
What sort of photos can help after a car crash?
Evidence is crucial to any car crash claim. You and your legal team will need to prove the extent of your injuries and that the other driver was negligent. Louisiana still allows you to claim compensation even if you were mostly to blame, but the amount you can claim...
Understanding types of paralysis after auto accidents
An auto accident can lead to many kinds of injuries. If an injury affects the spine, the victim can suffer from paralysis. Paralysis is the inability to significantly feel or move limbs. There are many kinds of paralysis. Here’s what you should know: Monoplegia...
Herniated discs and annular tears can easily occur after crashes
Motor vehicle collisions can do major damage to someone's spine. Blunt force trauma, penetrating injuries and violent motions can all damage the spine. Those involved in a car crash may develop painful spinal conditions that limit their functional abilities....
Spinal cord injuries usually lead to accommodation expenses
Catastrophic car crash injuries can affect someone's finances and quality of life forever. Spinal cord injuries typically cause permanent functional limitations and therefore quickly become very expensive for the injured person and their immediate family members. Some...
Can you sleep after suffering a brain injury?
There’s a long-standing myth that people should not go to sleep if they have a concussion or another type of brain injury. In fact, many people over the years have been forced to stay awake, as family members or caregivers were worried that they could develop serious...
Semi-trucks can be safer if companies spend more on certain parts
The average driver feels a bit intimidated when encountering a semi-truck in traffic. The large, unwieldy vehicles make wide turns and take quite some time to slow to a complete stop. They can also cause severe damage to smaller vehicles and catastrophic injuries to...
What is compartment syndrome?
When someone suffers a serious injury that involves a significant amount of physical trauma, they can sometimes develop a condition known as compartment syndrome. It is often a medical emergency and can even be fatal. It is known as acute compartment syndrome when it...