Lafayette Personal Injury Law Blog
How to spot an aggressive driver
As a Louisiana motorist, you may feel frustrated when trying to navigate the roadways, especially if you are late to an appointment, rushing to work or trying to get home. If you have ever lost your temper while behind the wheel, you are not alone. Approximately 80%...
Lousiana doctors may use Zofran for head injuries; at what cost?
In pediatric emergency departments in Louisiana and across the country, there are often children admitted with head injuries. If your child suffers an injury, his or her symptoms may include nausea or vomiting. In many cases, doctors will prescribe Zofran to help...
Stripping away the vagueness of premises liability claims
When most Louisiana residents hear the term "premises liability," they probably think that it is just legal jargon. While it is true that this term has a specialized meaning in the legal realm, the vagueness of the claim doesn't need to intimidate people who may have...
Even two alcoholic drinks can lead to a car accident
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and people in Lafayette may already be making plans to celebrate Independence Day. Many of these people will decide to celebrate with friends and family, where they will eat, set of fireworks and in many cases have a beer or...
When does federal law apply to recreational boating accidents?
Boating is a popular recreational activity in Louisiana, both in state waterways and off the state shores in the Gulf of Mexico. However, just like people can drive recklessly or negligently, people can operate a boat recklessly or negligently. For example, a boater...
You’re focused, but a nearby Louisana driver might be distracted
Can you relate to Louisiana travelers who say they feel like they're lives are on the line every time they get behind the wheel to drive? It's understandable, as high-speed highways, increased amounts of traffic and distracted drivers make roadways downright dangerous...
Shoulder dystocia can be a serious birth trauma
Shoulder dystocia is a complication that can arise during the birth of a baby. While healthy babies are born each and every day in Louisiana, from time to time, unexpected and even dangerous situations occur where both the lives of the mother and the baby can be put...
Are Louisianans responsible for injuries in their backyard pool?
Summer is here, and that means more people in Louisiana will be spending time in their backyard pools. Whether it is simply having the neighborhood children over for a swim or whether a homeowner is hosting a pool party for people of all ages, it is important to...
The wide range of causes of offshore injuries
Thousands of Louisiana residents are offshore workers. Each day they work hard to earn an income, but at the same time, they probably realize that they face a certain degree of danger each day as well. Injuries for offshore workers are, unfortunately, somewhat common....
Hours-of-service rules intended to prevent truck accidents
Many of our readers in Louisiana are used to seeing large trucks on the roads with them when they are on their daily commute. For the most part, the drivers of these large trucks are paying attention to their jobs and are operating the trucks safely. However, there...
