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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It can happen in a split-second. One minute you are patiently waiting at a stop sign or red light when suddenly, “Bam!” another car crashes into the rear end of yours. Unfortunately, rear-end collisions are relatively common in Houma and nationwide. However, this doesn’t mean the victims of rear-end collisions will not suffer serious injuries in the crash, including whiplash.…
