The negligence of a car driver has left you with life-changing injuries -- second- and third-degree burns over much of your body. The immediate challenges include surviving a series of surgeries and persevering during therapy. But severe victims can expect many more...
Baton Rouge Personal Injury Law Blog
Should you worry about change blindness?
Car crashes happen for many reasons, but distraction ranks as one of the most common. This is an umbrella cause that includes many different things like texting while driving, drowsy driving and more. Change blindness also distracts a driver, but not in the way that a...
What changes the effects of a brain injury?
Getting into a car crash often results in damage to the head, neck and back. Head injuries and brain trauma make up some of the most devastating car crash injuries that a person can experience, too. These injuries are often hard to understand and predict. However,...
Can drunk driving change your career?
Drunk driving is a serious crime, but some people end up treating it like a non-issue, especially when facing a first-time offense. But getting one DUI conviction on record can do a lot more damage than you expect. In fact, one DUI conviction could end up altering...
Symptoms of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries from motor vehicle collisions can range in severity. A concussion is an example of a mild traumatic brain injury that usually resolves on its own. TBI can also be moderate or severe. Because the brain controls all functions of the body and the...
3 tips for documenting an auto collision
In the chaotic aftermath of a car accident, your safety and the safety of others will naturally be your top priority. However, if you can, documenting the incident carefully may be crucial later. If you or a loved one sustained severe injuries, you may be facing...
Consider how SCIs affect your wage earning potential
Spinal cord injuries affect you physically, mentally and emotionally and all those tolls result in financial costs. Surgery and rehabilitation take weeks and even months of hospital stays. Physical paralysis may result in longer periods as you adjust to a new normal...
Is drowsiness extra dangerous to truckers?
Drowsiness can impact any driver no matter what their age, skill level, experience, occupation or type of vehicle is. This means that even - or perhaps especially - professional truck drivers end up impacted. However, the levels of danger related to drowsy driving can...
Should you be concerned about making left turns?
As a motorcyclist, you understand that sharing the road with cars puts you at greater danger than it does your other motorist counterparts. This includes your risks for left turns. While left turns tend to be more dangerous for everyone than right turns, they can...
Can the right clothing protect you in a motorcycle accident?
Riding your motorcycle through Louisiana allows you to experience the state from a different perspective. Acknowledging the risks of having less protection can help you prepare for a safe ride. One thing to consider is the type of clothing you wear. Selecting...