If you have ever heard people talk about a spinal cord injury, you may have assumed that it includes an injury to the spine or some part of the back. The spinal cord is actually a bundle of nerves that runs down a person's back. Injury to the cord itself may or may...
Month: July 2020
Truck accident fatalities rise in Louisiana
To most residents in Louisiana, the sight of a tractor-trailer on a local road, highway or freeway is not at all unusual. However, the experience of a big rig pulling up next to a person in a passenger vehicle may well make that occupant feel dwarfed. The massive size...
Deadly tractor-trailer underride crashes are preventable
Underride crashes are not the most common type of trucking accident, but they are among the most deadly. Strong underride guards at the back and along the sides of the trailers may help prevent hundreds of fatalities each year, according to the Insurance Institute for...
Getting support for your brain injury with therapy
Suffering through a brain injury after your accident in Louisiana may leave your ambitions and life plans in shambles. Learning to adjust to the challenges of a catastrophic injury requires time, tests and ongoing treatment. Identifying resources that may provide you...
What is the Jones Act and how does it apply to mariners?
In 1920 the creation of the Merchant Marine Act set the standard for mariners injured while at sea. Also known as the Jones Act, it protects mariners since they are not able to file for wokers' compensation under maritime law. The Jones Act applies to mariners working...
Can truck drivers avoid distractions?
As a professional truck driver, you need to make sure you avoid distractions so you do not get into a collision. You may think you are not distracted behind the wheel if you are not using your cellphone. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,...
