On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Nov 8, 2019 | Firm News
Acknowledging that your accident has resulted in a traumatic brain injury that will take a significant period of time to recover from can be disheartening, to say the least. Coming to the realization that your life may never be quite like it once was can be even more...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Oct 31, 2019 | Firm News
Brain injury is one of the biggest causes of disability in the United States. A new study found that a common drug can limit brain damage from a head injury. Researchers in the global study looked at 12,000 patients who had a traumatic brain injury. Because TBI often...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Oct 31, 2019 | Firm News
Diabetes is a disease that can affect the whole body. If people do not properly control their diabetes, they could end up very sick. Not only can this affect them but also it could affect others. Diabetes-related car accidents happen all the time. So, it is essential...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Oct 30, 2019 | Firm News
Those who are injured in a bicycle accident may suffer a broken bone, brain damage or severe mental trauma as a result of the incident. However, many other types of hardships can make life very difficult for bike accident victims, such as facial scarring. Depending on...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Oct 22, 2019 | Firm News
Along with the many physical ramifications of traumatic brain injury, some people also experience emotional effects. These effects can change a person’s behavior and even make them act in ways far different from before. These changes are often tough for family...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Oct 13, 2019 | Firm News
You are on the road to recovery after your brain injury, getting back to your regular day-to-day life in Louisiana. Working with your doctor, you have done a good job of dealing with the short- and long-term issues common to brain injuries, but you experience a...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Oct 11, 2019 | Firm News
As the summer heats up before settling into the cooler temps of fall in Louisiana, school is starting which means more drivers, school buses and pedestrians sharing the road. Safe driving is paramount as those school zone lights start flashing. These tips can help you...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Sep 16, 2019 | Firm News
One of the resulting injuries that is common in a range of different types of accidents in Louisiana is a back injury. Falls, collisions, bumps and many other accidents can easily jar your back or cause injury to that area. You may not feel the injury right away, but...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | Sep 11, 2019 | Firm News
Auto accidents are a common cause of traumatic brain injury, or TBI. After a person experiences a car crash, he or she can have a TBI even without visible bruises, cuts or injuries to the head. Some injuries of this kind cause distinctive bruises under the eyes and...
On behalf of Downs Law Firm | May 30, 2019 | Firm News
Whether you’re behind the wheel of a Suburban or a Smart car, it can be intimidating to share the highway with 80,000-pound 18-wheelers. And there’s a reason for that! 18-Wheeler collisions are some of the most deadly motor vehicle accidents out there. According to...
