Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog

Families never want to receive the devastating news that their loved one has died. Of course, accidents happen every day, and in some cases, those injured in such events do not survive. Work-related accidents can easily have fatal outcomes, and it may be worthwhile for affected families to consider their legal options.

Louisiana readers may be interested in a work-related incident that claimed the life of one worker. According to reports, the 26-year-old man worked for a paving company and was working on a piece of equipment when the accident occurred. Details on exactly what took place were not provided, but the report stated that it was possible that the jacks holding the equipment failed.

The injuries that victims can suffer in a semitruck crash can dramatically alter lives. Not only do these individuals have to deal with the healing process, they also have to think about the property damage, financial devastation and emotional toll that the crash takes.

While seeking compensation isn't going to negate all these damages, it can alleviate some of the financial impact and help the victims to be able to better afford the medical care they need to address the injuries. It can also assist with the loss of income that might occur while the injured individual recovers. Recovery could become a life-long journey. Determining the cause of the crash so you can hold the liable parties accountable is one important step in this process.

Hearing the word "catastrophic" certainly lets people know that something terrible has happened. When a person suffers catastrophic injuries, it can be assumed that the individual suffered injuries that could cause lasting, if not permanent, damage or even prove fatal. Unfortunately, head injuries often fall into this category and can stem from car accidents.

Louisiana residents who suffer injuries to their scalp, skull or brain have suffered a head injury. In some cases, the injury can be bruising or penetrating injuries to the brain, fractures to the skull, or bleeding on the brain. It is not unusual for bleeding on the brain, or a hematoma, to appear days or weeks after an accident. As a result, it is always important for individuals to monitor symptoms and possible signs of injury after an accident even if they do not immediately feel injured.

A crash can happen in the blink of an eye. Car accidents often occur with no warning. While a wreck itself may take mere seconds, it can take weeks or months for a victim to get answers about the penalties the driver responsible for a wreck may face. 

Recently, a Louisiana woman was killed when another driver crossed the centerline and struck her vehicle head-on. Though she was wearing a seat belt, she did not survive. At this time, police say the other driver was at fault, but have yet to determine what may have caused him to veer into oncoming traffic. Toxicology reports are pending.