A person who is involved in a semitruck crash can face serious injuries and considerable damage. Sometimes, they will opt to seek compensation for the damages. In order to do this, they must determine whom to hold liable for the incident.While it is possible that only...
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Safety around semitrucks is critical along Interstate 10
Driving along the I-10 corridor is a daily event for many Lake Charles residents. While this is an effective way to get around, it puts them in close proximity to semitrucks and other commercial vehicles. This poses risks of accidents.The size difference between...
Independent contractors: When can you claim for injuries?
One thing that workers' compensation doesn't cover is an independent contractor. A person working as an independent contractor is their own boss, meaning that they take on clients or work as a third-party consultant on a project. While they may work with employees or...
Watch out for crushing injuries and the life-threatening effects
A crush injury happens when there is an extreme force or pressure placed on a particular body part. The increased pressure results in several types of injuries including bruising, fractures, nerve injury, secondary infection, compartment syndrome, bleeding and...
Get immediate help if you notice a cerebralspinal fluid leak
A cerebralspinal fluid leak, also known as a CSF leak, is a serious complication of a head injury. This typically occurs when there is a hole in the skull, such as a fracture. This potentially life-threatening injury has to be recognized as quickly as possible to...
Cerebral spinal injuries change your life forever
Catastrophic injuries, or injuries that are significant enough to seriously impact your life through disability, change your future immediately. One of the most significant injuries you can suffer is one to your cerebral spinal area.The high-cervical nerves, located...
Filing a claim: Common questions after a truck crash
You were enjoying your time riding your motorcycle, traveling on I-10 alongside multiple other vehicles. The trouble didn't start until a semitruck tried to merge into your lane. The driver must not have seen you, and he merged into the lane so fast that you had...