New Orleans Personal Injury Law Blog
5 types of paralysis with close links to car accidents
If you are like many residents of the Pelican State, you may take your abilities to walk and move your body freely for granted. Regrettably, an injury to your brain or spinal cord may change your life forever. That is, you may experience temporary or permanent...
What type of compensation can I recover after a motorcycle accident?
Because motorcyclists are relatively unprotected compared to drivers and passengers in a car or truck, the results of an accident can be particularly severe. As a result, injured motorcyclists often face costly treatment and a long road to recovery. Thankfully, taking...
Teens and drowsy driving
Teens in Louisiana are more inexperienced and are at higher risk of accident involvement than other motorists. While the driving abilities of teens improve with more experience, one thing that might help them to avoid accidents is for school districts to change their...
Common types of maritime injuries
Louisiana workers employed in the maritime industry have an elevated risk of accidents on the job. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that commercial fishing, one aspect of this sector, is the most statistically dangerous occupation in the U.S....
Are car seat accessories risky in Louisiana car accidents?
Although car seats are always being improved to make it safer for kids in case the vehicle crashes, they can increase the odds of your child getting injured or killed if they’re combined with third-party accessories. If you’re a parent, you know that strapping your...
Mistakes to avoid after a car crash
Knowing what to do after a car crash may make it easier to obtain compensation for your injuries. It may also help you avoid being taken into custody by a Louisiana police officer. As a general rule, you're required to stop as soon as it is safe to do so after a...
When driver negligence causes catastrophic injury
When a negligent driver involves you in a traffic accident that causes you serious injury, there are many costs to think about when calculating the potential damages. Some injuries can change your life forever, and the resulting costs could continue indefinitely....
Common delayed auto accident injuries
A vehicle accident in Louisiana can cause a range of traumas from minor scrapes to serious traumatic brain injury. Drivers often think they didn't get injured, but symptoms appear much later. This happens because the body's fight-or-flight response masks the symptoms....
Types of head injuries from car accidents
Louisiana residents know that they need to drive carefully and obey the rules of the road in order to remain safe and keep others on the road safe. However, thousands of people are hurt or killed every year in car accidents. Some of the most common types of injuries...
Do you qualify for work injury relief under the Jones Act?
If you suffer a catastrophic injury while working on a ship, loading dock or marine setting, the federal Jones Act may cover your medical bills and other costs. This law mandates compensation for workplace injuries regardless of fault as well as coverage for negligent...
