Life care plans in serious personal injury lawsuits.
In serious personal injury cases, a patient’s life expectancy is directly related to the quality of care they receive. While life care plans play a pivotal role in personal injury lawsuits. Above all, they are crucial in cases involving catastrophic injuries, chronic illnesses, or permanent disabilities. Therefore, the best personal injury lawyers know what cases […]
The Responsibilities of Trucking Companies to Train Their Drivers
Safety is a fundamental aspect of the trucking industry. It helps ensure the well-being of drivers, passengers, and other road users. Therefore, trucking companies hold a significant responsibility to train their drivers. To clarify, trucking companies must ensure their drivers have the necessary skills and knowledge to operate their vehicles safely. The best trucking accident […]
Semi-Truck Accidents: Getting Data from Event Data Recorders
The Event Data Recorder (EDR), often called the “black box,” is a focal point after semi-truck crashes. The device records important information about operations and driver actions right before and during a crash. Therefore, a good injury lawyer will use it for reconstructing accidents, settling insurance claims, and proving liability. What is an EDR? An […]
Louisiana Dram Shop Lawsuits
Can you sue a bar for overserving customers? The answer is different from state to state. The relevant laws are called “dram shop” laws. In Louisiana, bars (or social hosts) are not responsible for overserving people over the age of 21 who leave and hurt or kill themselves or someone else. But if the bar […]
How Lawyers Apply Trucking Regulations
Many regulations exist to help prevent trucking accidents and injuries. Trucks come in all shapes and sizes. However, the most common truck on this highway is the 18-wheeler, also called a semi-truck or tractor-trailer. Statistics show astonishing numbers of trucks crashing with cars on our roads. This article highlights some of the regulations applying to […]
Monetary Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits
What Money Damages Can be Awarded in Personal Injury Lawsuits? The law defines damages as monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff by a court of law in a civil action. Judges and juries can award damages in cases of negligence, if they also find a person or organization is liable for the harm caused to […]
Trucking Lawsuits Help Families Recover
Trucking lawsuits can help families recover after tragedy. Serious injuries can happen in any wreck. But those with 18-wheelers and other trucks are more likely to be serious. Most deaths in large truck crashes are people riding in passenger vehicles. (e.g., smaller cars with families, and regular folks in them). These people are in danger […]
Should you hire a personal injury attorney?
“Personal injury” covers all injuries to the mind or body that are caused by the negligence or recklessness of someone else. They can ruin your life. People who are hurt and suffer personal injuries can file a claim against the person or business who hurt them (or their insurance company) to restore what was lost […]
WHAT’S MY PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT WORTH?
Lawyers and adjusters help decide the settlement value of a personal injury lawsuit based on analysis of the facts and law. Many factors impact the value of personal injury claims. Insurance companies evaluate the details of each claim when deciding how much to pay. Adjusters and lawyers perform an analysis of all the information available […]
Louisiana Car Crash Checklist
A car crash can range from inconvenient to devastating. If you are in a car crash in Louisiana, the following checklist can help make sure everyone is safe, that you follow the law, and you get on the road to recovery: Check yourself for injuries after a car crash If you are hurt, call 911. […]