Many people think a little speeding is okay
According to a recent survey, many drivers in Louisiana feel like going a little bit over the speed limit is okay. Of the 1,000 drivers surveyed by an organization that compiles premium quotes from car insurance companies, the vast majority, 82%, said that they traveled over the speed limit from time to time by up to 15 miles per hour.…
Some insurance companies run afoul of bad faith laws
A previous post on this blog talked about how some insurance companies, or even individual claim adjusters, engage in underhanded tactics that are designed more to protect the company’s bottom line than to pay what the company legally owes to an injured Louisiana resident. For example, sometimes carriers may make unreasonably low settlement offers to someone who is hurt just…
The emotional and financial costs of skin graft surgery
When a Louisiana resident suffers a serious burn, the injury kills the affected layers of skin. This not only can leave a person profoundly disfigured, but also is medically dangerous since it leaves the burn victim open to infections. As a result, after a significant burn injury, skin graft surgery may be necessary. Skin grafting involves taking healthy skin from…
High-speed truck crash and fire highlights risk of burn injuries
A previous post on this blog talked about the risk of car fires, which are often the end result of serious motor vehicle accidents on Louisiana’s roads. Sadly, in another part of the country, this risk really hit home for several people involved in an accident on a major interstate. The accident, which attracted the attention of the national news…
Number of pedestrian fatalities continues to climb
According to a preliminary analysis of 2018 figures, the number of fatalities due to pedestrian accidents will come to 6,227, a 4 percent increase over 2017’s numbers. This will be the first time that there have been more than 6,000 pedestrian deaths on this country’s roads since 1990. Perhaps more disturbingly, over the last decade, the number of pedestrian fatalities…
Serious burn injuries are all too common in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana might get a minor burn from now to then, for example, by taking something out of the oven or getting a minor sunburn. While these burns may be treatable at home, it is possible to suffer a serious burn injury that requires hospitalization. And, unfortunately, serious burn injuries are all too common in the United States.…
Use of heavy weaponry could lead to traumatic brain injury
Our nation’s service members deserve to be honored for the sacrifices they make for our country. Service members from Houma and nationwide have risked their lives to protect our nation. However, they could suffer injuries as a result, including injuries caused by the weapons they use. According to a recent study, service members who have worked with heavy weaponry could…
Time of day may play a role in truck driver fatigue
If you are the victim of a crash caused by a big rig, you may be looking at a complex legal matter because several parties may share responsibility for the accident. Your attorney will see that a thorough investigation is performed to find out what happened, but the early signs may point to driver fatigue, an issue that could have…
How long do you have to file a wrongful death suit in Louisiana?
When it comes to filing a wrongful death suit in Louisiana, there is such a thing as “too little, too late.” That is because, like other civil lawsuits, wrongful death lawsuits are subjected to the statute of limitations. This phrase refers to the period of time in which a person has to file a lawsuit. Once that time period has…
Louisiana statutes outline who can bring a wrongful death suit
It is never easy to lose a loved one. Sometimes, this cannot be helped, such as when a person has a terminal illness or simply dies due to old age. However, a person’s grief may be amplified if their loved one died due to the actions of another. For example, losing a loved one in a car crash caused by…