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Louisiana’s helmet laws significantly affect motorcycle safety and legal proceedings following accidents. All motorcycle riders in Louisiana must wear a helmet, as state law mandates. This law aims to reduce the risk of head injuries during accidents, which are common in motorcycle collisions. Helmets must meet safety standards set by the Department of Transportation. In …

Mardi Gras brings revelers from all over the country to Louisiana, and most enjoy the festivities safely. However, the risk of injury at large public events is always a possibility, as it was at a local parade in Houma where a car drove into the crowd attempting to do a burnout, injuring three people. Fortunately, …

Expert witness testimony often plays a significant role in Louisiana personal injury trials. These witnesses, equipped with specialized knowledge, assist in clarifying complex issues for the court. For instance, in a car accident case, an accident reconstruction expert might explain how the incident occurred based on the available evidence. Similarly, medical experts can provide insights …

In September of this year, a severe dog attack occurred in Ringgold, Louisiana. Devyta Gray, 30, was assaulted by at least five dogs while delivering shoes to a friend’s house. During the attack, he suffered over a hundred bites, primarily to his arms, and underwent five surgeries to avoid arm amputation. His aunt noted this …

According to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, in 2021, 35 cyclists were killed and 504 cyclists were injured in traffic accidents. In Louisiana, bicycle laws significantly affect how insurance claims are handled following an accident. Cyclists must adhere to traffic regulations like those for motor vehicles, including obeying traffic signals and signs. Additionally, Louisiana law …

In October this year, a disagreement involving two 5-year-olds at a playground escalated to a hearing in the Louisiana Supreme Court, where justices determined a trial judge needs to assess whether the injury occurred during a game of tag was intentional. Originating in 2018, the incident led to one of the children breaking a hip …

In January this year, a road construction worker was tragically killed and two others were injured when a logging truck struck the crew’s vehicle. A 35 year-old man from Lake Charles was filling potholes when the crash occurred and suffered fatal injuries. Both parties worked for the Louisiana Department of Transportation.  Who is liable for …

A study of five Louisiana metropolitan areas (Alexandria, Shreveport, New Orleans, Lake Charles and Baton Rouge) has revealed over 120,000 workers are doing so primarily from home. What legal protections are in place when an employee is injured at home? Remote workers in Louisiana fall under the worker’s compensation law if their injury occurs during …

Steve Wozniak will always be known as the co-founder of Apple Computers, but less known about the computing genius is he suffered a traumatic brain injury when piloting a small plane. “Woz” fortunately made a full recovery after suffering from amnesia for over a month.  Traumatic brain injuries, often abbreviated as TBIs, are severe medical …