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...
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Injuries
Severe injuries may not seem serious at first
Those injured often measure the severity of the injury by the amount of blood or number of broken bones. Trauma to your body comes in many different forms, including some that don't require an immediate ride in an ambulance. This delayed diagnosis of injury may come...
The dangers of electrical burns
Electrical burns have many unique factors that distinguish them from other types of burns people in Louisiana may suffer, such as thermal and chemical burns. According to StatPearls, the injuries occur when a person's body comes into contact with a source of...
Louisiana is home to many dangerous roads
Whether you do most of your driving right here in Terrebonne Parish or take to many of the other highways and byways in South Louisiana, it's a given that at some point you have encountered some auto accidents on the road. In fact, you may have even been involved in...
Burn injuries: How they can affect you in the long term
When you were involved in your car accident, you didn't expect to be hurt as badly as you were. You couldn't have known that you'd be trapped inside your vehicle or that you'd suffer from burns before you could escape. They were painful at first, but you soon realized...
Mardi Gras: Go home with beads and not injuries
With Mardi Gras season almost upon us, it's a good time to review some basic safety tips that can keep your family safer if you venture into the merry chaos that is Carnival in south Louisiana.Whether you are a purist and head to New Orleans for the parades or enjoy...
Determining damages for personal injury claims
Personal injury cases occur every day, and parties who suffer due to the negligence of others should not have to pay. Thankfully, personal injury claims provide such parties with a means to seek recompense.In order to argue a successful claim, it is important...
Common insurance tactics to watch out for
The purpose of insurance is to provide financial support after an accident. This can bring a great amount of relief to those in need.However, insurance companies do not always operate in the best interest of the insured. If a party suffer injuries due to an...
3 tips for choosing a personal injury attorney in Louisiana
For some people, just the mention of the words "personal injury attorney" conjures up images of obnoxious and aggressive lawyers who bombard potential clients with loud TV ads and promises that seem impossible to fulfill. This is a shame, because there are committed...