In Louisiana, drunk drivers face severe repercussions for their actions if convicted of DUI crimes. But what about drowsy drivers? This form of distracted driving takes many lives a year, after all. But the law does not treat them with equal severity. In spite of...
Month: December 2020
What is the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse?
Impaired driving contributes to too many injuries and deaths in Louisiana and around the nation. The senseless and negligent operation of any vehicle on the part of a person under the influence of drugs or alcohol should never happen. Yet, it does. The Federal Motor...
What complications can brain injuries cause?
While minor brain injuries are associated with mild effects that usually resolve on their own, severe brain injuries can have a lasting impact on your life. Some people require ongoing treatment and rehabilitation to recover. And even with therapy, it may not be...
Main maritime injuries and where they are likely to happen
Maritime workers are vulnerable to a wide variety of injuries on many types of vessels. These workers are not protected under the laws that apply to land-based employees. Instead, they can recover damages for injuries under the Jones Act. Commercial and cruise ship...
Head-on collision in Bossier Parrish kills two, injures others
Every time someone gets behind the wheel of a vehicle in Louisiana (or agrees to travel as a passenger in another's car), they run the risk of experiencing a car accident. Most accept this risk, however, due to the assumption that the others that share the road with...
