Category Archives: Personal Injury
Change to Louisiana Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
For decades in Louisiana, anyone who has been injured in a motor vehicle collision or any other kind of incident resulting from another party’s negligence has only had one year from the date of the injury to file a civil lawsuit seeking damages. This time window is known as the statute of limitations, and… Read More »
What Are Different Types of Brain Injuries in Personal Injury Cases?
Traumatic brain injuries can easily change a person’s life forever, and these types of injuries can occur in a variety of different ways. Depending on age and other factors, common causes of brain injuries include motor vehicle crashes, bicycle and pedestrian collisions, recreational and amateur sports, and even dog bites, especially those affecting young… Read More »
Brain Injuries Impacting Older Adults
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect people of any age, from young children to older adults. TBIs are classified based on their severity. Most people who sustain mild TBIs, also known as concussions, will recover, but there can be long-term consequences. Moderate and severe TBIs tend to have worse outcomes, especially for older adults,… Read More »
Common Questions About Personal Injury Claims
After a serious traffic crash or another kind of incident that results in serious or fatal injuries, it is important to consider options for filing a claim. Although turning your focus to a legal claim can feel difficult while you are trying to recover from physical and psychological harm, it is essential to seek… Read More »
Learning More About Dangerous Driving Behaviors
When motor vehicle collisions occur in and around Shreveport, they often result from a driver’s negligent behavior behind the wheel. Motorists engage in a wide range of dangerous behaviors when they are driving, including forms of aggressive driving, impaired driving, and distracted driving. Are some of these risky behaviors more dangerous than others? And… Read More »
How Can a Statute of Limitations Impact a Car Crash Lawsuit?
After a serious car crash in Shreveport or elsewhere in Louisiana, it can be difficult to focus any of your energy on an insurance claim or a lawsuit. To be sure, when injuries are severe and debilitating, or when they result in the death of a loved one, a lawsuit might be the last… Read More »
How Much is My Personal Injury Case Worth in Shreveport?
When a person sustains a personal injury due to another party’s negligence or intentionally wrongful act, that injured person should learn more about options for seeking compensation. Depending upon the cause of the personal injury, it may be possible to obtain compensation by filing an insurance claim (such as in cases involving injuries in… Read More »
Unintentional Injury: Ranked #4 In Leading Cause Of Death Across Lifespan
Whether intentional or unintentional, injuries and resulting fatalities affect everyone regardless of race, gender, age, or socioeconomic status. Examining leading causes of death, you might assume that unintentional injury may be statistically significant but certainly not in the top five causes of death in the United States. However, that conclusion would be incorrect. Across… Read More »
Vicarious Liability In Louisiana Vehicle Crashes
Collisions between vehicles happen every day on Louisiana roads, and the damage to a person and their vehicle can be substantial. If an injured person believes that their injuries were caused by the negligence of another, they have the right to seek money damages from that person for the harm they have suffered. In… Read More »
What To Do After A Louisiana Vehicle Crash
The hours and days after a Louisiana vehicle crash can feel somewhat unreal, even if you were not badly injured. That said, as one tries to navigate the legal process for recovering damages and getting back on one’s feet, it is crucial to keep state law in mind, and be aware of what to… Read More »
