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What should you look for when buying a motorcycle helmet?
A motorcycle helmet is probably the single most important piece of safety equipment for anyone riding on or driving a motorcycle. In the event of a crash, that helmet protects your head from the trauma of impact and from road rash and other serious injuries. Louisiana...
The link between brake failure and truck driver inexperience
Today’s commercial trucks sometimes weigh 80,000 pounds or more, so it takes more to slow and stop them than it does a traditional passenger vehicle. Most modern trucks now rely on air brake systems, which rely on air to function, rather than a hydraulic system. While...
How much is your pain and suffering worth?
When someone injures you through negligence or wrongdoing, Louisiana law allows you to sue that person and ask a court to compensate you for the financial damages the injury caused you. If your injury resulted from medical malpractice, you can sue not only the health...
Aggressive driving can lead to serious motor vehicle accidents
There are times when traveling along Louisiana roadways may seem like a dangerous feat. Whether stuck behind a slow driver or rushing to get to an important meeting, many motorists develop feelings of anger while behind the wheel. This is not uncommon. According to...
The range of symptoms associated with whiplash
A car or truck accident can result in a long list of injuries both major and minor. Whiplash is one of the more common injuries and is often the result of someone being hit from behind, causing the rapid movement that puts a strain on neck muscles, ligaments, tendons...
Car accident TBIs: part 1 – dealing with injury
You wake up in the hospital, and your head is in a fog. The nurse notices you moving and smiles. "You survived a traumatic brain injury," she says. The days pass by, and you hear this phrase again and again as you make your way through all the health screenings and...
Car accident TBIs: part 2 – dealing with recovery
The hospital released you for your traumatic brain injury last week, and your relatives are visiting. "You are so lucky to be alive!" your Aunt Sally exclaims as she wraps you into a bear hug. Even if it is fortunate to survive an injury as serious as a TBI, it may...
Truckers could be negligent for operating outside the lines
While many car accidents have the potential to cause extensive harm, the size and speed that goes along with semi-trucks can easily result in enormous costs. Federal regulations look to curb the dangers, and truckers that fall short of the rules could end up at-fault....
Using reconstruction in car accidents
Louisiana uses an at-fault system when looking at car accidents. This means that the party who causes the accident covers costs for injuries and damages, rather than splitting it equally among the involved parties. We also use a comparative fault system, which means...
Can a brain injury put you at risk for Alzheimer’s?
Brain Injuries and Alzheimer's If you know someone who has Alzheimer’s disease, then you understand how devastating it is. This is not something that you ever want to have or see a loved one with. It strips you of your cognitive function, which has a domino effect on...
