For drivers, distractions on the road pose one of the biggest potential risks. Just one second of distraction could mean the difference between avoiding a potential danger and getting into a crash. Though many distractions have a well-earned reputation for their...
Baton Rouge Personal Injury Law Blog
Am I expected to go to work if my car is a total loss?
Odds are that you classify as an "at-will employee" like most other Americans. This means that your employer could choose to terminate your employment if you can not work after an automobile accident. Even after openly communicating with your employer about a violent...
Types of brain injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 14% of all traumatic brain injuries result from motor vehicle accidents. A TBI can range from mild to severe. There are several different types of brain injuries and different ways of...
Can a motor vehicle accident cause hearing loss?
Your ability to hear sounds clearly may be something you take for granted. Still, from your job to your hobbies, you use your ears for virtually everything you do. If you suddenly cannot hear well, your quality of life is likely to suffer immeasurably. Car accidents...
Why is texting while driving so dangerous?
Of the many types of dangerous distracted driving behaviors out there, texting while driving often gets a reputation for being one of the riskiest. But where does this reputation come from? And is it deserved? Unfortunately, in the case of the latter question, many...
Drowsy driving and its often devastating aftermath
Busy and demanding work schedules cause many motorists to sleep fewer hours than they need. The result of inadequate sleep, driving while drowsy, could lead to severe car accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that drowsy driving...
How to stay safe while driving at night
While you may feel familiar and comfortable navigating the roadways at night, there are hidden dangers you may not know about. With winter’s shorter days, you may spend more hours driving at night, which may increase your risk of a serious accident. According to the...
What is a peripheral nerve injury?
If you are in a car accident, you must immediately check yourself for signs of physical injury. Regrettably, though, some injury symptoms may not appear until well after an accident happens. By going to the emergency room for a full medical evaluation, you reduce your...
How does BAC affect a person’s driving?
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is one-way law enforcement determines who is too drunk to get behind the wheel. BAC also indicates a person's level of inebriation, which directly correlates to how much control they have over their vehicle. According to the Centers...
Receiving workers’ comp benefits after a job-related auto injury
If you have experienced a motor vehicle injury while driving on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits through your company’s insurance provider. In Louisiana, most businesses must carry this type of insurance coverage. Workers’ comp benefits...