In legal cases, the burden of proof is the responsibility of a party to prove their claims in court. This concept is crucial in premises liability claims in Louisiana, where someone gets injured on another person's property. The plaintiff, or the person who got hurt,...
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Notice these concussion symptoms after a car accident
Car accidents can happen fast. Even if you feel fine immediately afterward, there is a chance you could have developed a severe brain injury, like a concussion, during the accident. Because of this, you must seek a formal diagnosis from a licensed health care...
Motorcycle safety strategies for riding in traffic
Tractor-trailers are considered by many to be the backbone of the United States economy. These huge trucks are used to efficiently ship merchandise and other goods across the country. Interstates and major highways in Louisiana are heavily used by tractor-trailers and...
Defective toys are harming children
Few things bring Louisiana greater joy than toy shopping near the holiday season. Few realize just how dangerous this can be, though. Dangerous and defective toys can injure and even kill children, turning what is supposed to be a happy occasion into something much...
Why do dangerous products go unreported?
Louisiana consumers should be able to trust that the products they buy will be both safe and effective. Unfortunately, there are a lot of dangerous products out there. Despite an early warning system that has been in place for more than 30 years, dangerous and...
Moves to use technology to reduce truck accidents
The trucking industry employs around 3.5 million people across the country and also powers the economy, with truckers crossing state lines with essential supplies on a daily basis. State and federal law regulate truckers and a new one requires a logging device on...
Aggressive driving still poses threat
Almost 79 percent of American motorists engage in aggressive driving such as speeding and driving through traffic signals. A recent AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey revealed that men tend to be more aggressive drivers. More actions are also needed to prevent...
Federal trucking regulations rolled back, causing truck accidents
It is rare to travel on Louisiana roadways without encountering a large truck. Semi-trucks and tractor-trailer trucks are frequently used by businesses to ship and transport goods intrastate and interstate. Truck drivers are expected to follow the same safety rules as...
You can’t avoid intersections, but you can avoid crashes in them
Living here in New Orleans, it’s possible that you can avoid the highways if you want to, even if it takes some effort. However, it doesn’t matter where you live or where you drive, you will come across intersections in your daily travels. Did you know that...
Suing a truck company might lead to larger recovery, here’s how
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident then you’re probably worried about what your future is going to look like. Your injuries might threaten you with long-term pain and suffering, the financial ramifications of lost wages and incurred medical expenses can be...