If you get injured, the onset of an infection can make things much worse. For instance, it could be a dog bite that gets infected, or maybe you suffered cuts and lacerations during a car accident. Debris got into the wound and an infection set in over the next week....
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Can rib fractures be serious?
Rib fractures are a common type of injury suffered in both car accidents and motorcycle crashes. However, motorcyclists are especially exposed because they do not have the protection of an outer metal shell. While rib fractures are notoriously painful, in many cases,...
Spinal cord injuries caused by 18-wheeler accidents
Semitruck crashes can result in severe injuries due to the massive size and weight of these vehicles when compared to passenger vehicles. Spinal cord injuries are among the most serious. These injuries occur when there is damage to the spinal cord that blocks...
Why you may need a personal injury attorney
Louisiana residents often feel scared and uncertain after they have sustained injuries in an auto accident or another mishap. Dealing with injuries can be highly emotional, with victims potentially making the wrong decisions. A better route IS TO ENLIST a third party,...
Which direction should pedestrians walk?
Most of the time as a pedestrian, you have a sidewalk to walk on. This helps keep you and others on foot away from the vehicle traffic. But what if there is no sidewalk where you need to go? Where should you walk then? Firstly, consider if there is a safer route...
A guide to contingency fees in Louisiana
When a lawyer in Louisiana offers to work on a contingency fee, that means that they'll only get paid when they win the case and their client gets compensation for their damages. The aim of this arrangement is to encourage unfairly injured people to pursue their legal...
The importance of having a personal injury attorney in Louisiana
If you get injured in an accident, you may be wondering if you need a personal injury attorney. The answer is yes, and here's why. Dealing with insurance companies When you get into a motor vehicle accident, you will likely need to deal with the other driver's...
How contingency fees work
Retaining a personal injury attorney following an accident injury is not like hiring lawyers for other cases. Many Louisiana lawyers charge per hour to handle court cases for clients. Personal injury attorneys typically work on contingency arrangements where you owe...
The true dangers of fireworks
Residents of Louisiana should be aware of the damages and injuries that can be caused by fireworks. The best fireworks experience is a public display, which is safer than lighting fireworks at home. The most common fireworks injuries include eye and hand burns, but...
Five hazards of operating a forklift truck
The federal government has not promulgated safety rules for forklift trucks, but these powerful vehicles nevertheless proliferate in many industrial and commercial settlings in Louisiana. In some circumstances, regulations adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health...