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Car Crash Fatality Rates Higher in “Muscle Cars”
A recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) investigated the relationship between car crash fatality rates and vehicle type, looking specifically at muscle cars and other smaller passenger cars. The study determined that, even though this type of vehicle does not tend to be the smallest or most compact car… Read More »
Long-Term Mortality Rates Increase in Brain Injury Patients
What are the long-term consequences of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) even if a person seems to recover fully? According to a study published in JAMA Neurology and conducted by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, “adults who suffered any head injury during a 30-year study period had… Read More »
Seeking Compensation After a Spinal Injury
Spine injuries and spinal cord injuries are often among the most debilitating injuries that a person can sustain in a motor vehicle collision or another type of incident. These types of injuries frequently result in extensive health care costs, lost wages, costly rehabilitation services and medical devices, and the loss of enjoyment of life…. 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 »
Types of Damages in Drunk Driving Cases
Nobody should ever have to go through the devastation of being injured in a drunk driving crash or losing a loved one in a collision caused by an intoxicated motorist. Yet drunk driving happens more often than you might think, as does drugged driving, and serious wrecks often occur. Indeed, according to the Centers… Read More »
How to Win a Wrongful Death Claim
How can you prove wrongful death in a civil lawsuit in Louisiana? The following are the central elements of a wrongful death case, and our firm will gather the evidence you need for proof — from obtaining police reports to seeking out witnesses to support your case. Duty of Care The elements of a… Read More »
Top Things to Know About Brain Injuries
Brain injuries are among the most severe types of injury a person can sustain in a crash or in another type of incident that results in personal harm. What do you need to know about brain injuries in Shreveport? It is important to learn more about how brain injuries are classified, how they happen,… Read More »
Motorcycle Crashes and Helmets in Shreveport: What You Should Consider
Motorcycle collisions can result in severe injuries, and these debilitating crashes are often deadly. While motorcyclists can sustain a wide range of serious injuries in wrecks, it is particularly important to understand how helmet use can be a significant factor in motorcycle collision claims involving brain injuries. Our Shreveport motorcycle injury attorneys can help… Read More »
Speed is a Major Factor in Motor Vehicle Injuries
Whether you are driving on an urban or suburban street in or around Shreveport, or you are on a rural road elsewhere in Louisiana, speeding can be a major factor in causing a serious or deadly crash. Most drivers know that speeding is dangerous, yet motorists continue to drive at speeds that exceed posted… Read More »
What Are the Major Causes of Distracted Driving Crashes?
Distracted driving is extremely dangerous, and many people associate it with texting while driving, or talking on a handheld phone while driving. While distracted driving rates do appear to have risen with the widespread use of smartphones, it is critical to remember that distracted driving is a problem that is much bigger than the… Read More »
