Do “loud pipes” really save lives?
If you spend any time at all among motorcycle enthusiasts, one thing you’re bound to hear is that “loud pipes save lives.” Unfortunately, that’s a total myth. Loud motorcycle exhaust pipes may annoy your neighbors, but they don’t do a thing to improve your safety. There’s even a study to prove it. No matter how loud your pipes, drivers still…
Burn injuries: Types and causes
Burn injuries can result from various causes, including heat, chemicals, electricity and radiation. These injuries can be painful and debilitating. In severe cases, they can even be fatal. Understanding the causes and types of burn injuries can help Louisiana residents take steps to prevent them and seek appropriate treatment when they occur. Thermal burns Thermal burns are the most common…
The importance of having a personal injury attorney in Louisiana
If you get injured in an accident, you may be wondering if you need a personal injury attorney. The answer is yes, and here’s why. Dealing with insurance companies When you get into a motor vehicle accident, you will likely need to deal with the other driver’s insurance company. If you’re not used to dealing with insurance companies, this can…
Caring for someone with a brain injury
Many people suffer from traumatic brain injuries after car accidents. If you are caring for a loved one in Louisiana who is dealing with this type of injury, it’s important to have some tips to help. Educate yourself about brain injuries Learning as much as possible about the type of TBI your loved one has is crucial. It can help…
The types of burn injuries in Louisiana: What you need to know
Federal surveys estimate that there are over 486,000 burn injuries reported every year. This makes it the fifth most catastrophic cause of severe harm and death in the U.S. If you or your loved one in Louisiana was badly burned, here’s what you need to know about the types and how to proceed to get the medical help and compensation…
Some common causes of traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are more common than many people realize. Residents of Louisiana who are stricken by these injuries can find their lives suddenly, dramatically changed. It’s important to know how these brain injuries are caused. What is a traumatic brain injury? Traumatic brain injuries most often occur as a result of a violent blow to the head. They can…
Rubbernecking is distracted driving
The roads in Louisiana are some of the most dangerous in the country, and this is largely due to the high rate of distracted driving in the Pelican State. When researchers from a car insurance comparison website compiled a list of the states with the most distracted drivers, Louisiana was ranked seventh. Distracted driving accidents in Louisiana claimed 664 lives…
How accident reconstruction might help you?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident and hope to succeed on a personal injury claim, then you have to know how to build your case. Not only do you need testimony and exhibits to support a finding that a defendant is liable for the accident in question and your injuries, but you’ll also have to put forth of…
Cognitive problems associated with brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries can make everything more difficult, including day-to-day decisions and basic reasoning. Brain injuries can also affect people’s memory, judgment, concentration, organization and multi-tasking skills, ability to begin or complete tasks and other aspects of brain function. Traumatic brain injuries are also very costly to treat. They may require surgery, and could require extensive rehabilitation. Depending on the…
People suffer various serious injuries in car crashes
There are many laws that people in Louisiana must follow when they are driving their cars. There are speed limits, stop lights and stop signs, laws for signaling turns, laws against distracted driving, drunk driving and many other laws. Some may seem tedious and inconsequential, but they are all designed to help prevent car accidents. However, as people know, drivers…