Loss or amputation of a limb is an extremely traumatic injury. The injury itself can cause life-threatening blood loss or put someone in shock, which is also very dangerous. Emergency trauma care is necessary, and someone could spend days, if not weeks, in the...
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What damages can you claim in a personal injury lawsuit?
One of the first questions that usually comes up when someone looks into a personal injury lawsuit is how much their case is worth. The answer to this isn’t always easy to determine because there are several factors that come into the picture. The factors that are...
The long-term impact of serious burn injuries after a crash
If another driver’s negligence resulted in a car accident, you might have life-changing injuries. An example is second and third-degree burns over most of your body. When these injuries occur, you must undergo painful and expensive treatment. Unfortunately, burn...
How is fault determined in a Louisiana car accident?
Accidents happen all the time. However, no two accidents are the same. If you are involved in a car accident that is not your fault, you deserve compensation for your damages. Establishing fault in a car accident can be difficult, especially if no one wants to own...
2 things to know about lost wages in wrongful death claims
Wrongful death claims are a way for those struggling with a recent loss to seek justice. A successful claim can provide closure for grieving family members. There is some relief that comes from have a judge or a jury finding that the business or individual who...
3 tips for driving around semitrucks
Semitrucks play an important role in commerce, but they are also very dangerous simply because of their large size and heavy weight. Anyone who’s driving through Baton Rouge will see plenty of these vehicles on the interstate. Everyone on the roadways must ensure...
5 tips for driving on Louisiana’s interstates
Baton Rouge is a very busy city, partly because of the interstates that run through it. Just a few miles from downtown is the I-10/I-12 split. The Atchafalaya Basin bridge, which is known for crashes, is just west of the downtown area. Anyone driving through Baton...
What should you do if insurance denies or delays your claim?
People who suffer an injury during a car wreck will expect that they can turn to the insurance company for coverage of their bills. While this usually happens without any issues, there are times when the insurance company may drag its feet. This can put you in a...
Taking extra precautions to stay safe while riding a motorcycle
People who ride motorcycles know there is a particular enjoyment about experiencing the open road and wind. If you’ve ever ridden on a bike, you’re probably aware of the additional risks associated with riding. An accident on a motorcycle is 28 times more likely...
Being in a motor vehicle collision can make you afraid to drive
If you are involved in a motor vehicle collision that happens due to another driver, you might sustain bodily harm coupled with emotional suffering. One after-effect that can have an enormous, perhaps harrowing impact on your life is the fear of driving, called...