The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than one out of four older people fall each year. Falls and fall prevention is so prevalent in older populations that families often use a fall as the incident or catalyst that has them place a loved one in […]
There are four main types of boating accident claims that can be brought against a watercraft operator involved in an accident or crash on Louisiana waterways. They are negligence, boating under the influence, reckless or careless operation, and Jones Act claims. Negligence Negligence is a failure to take proper care […]
The most common injuries incurred during motorcycle accidents are head injuries. Riders and their passengers are more susceptible to injury in a motorcycle accident because the motorcycle itself does not provide its users with any protection. More often than not, a collision causes the rider to be ejected from the […]
A head injury is any kind of injury to your brain, skull, or scalp. Head injuries can be small, such as a bump or bruise, or life-altering like traumatic brain injury. Head injuries are common after a car accident. They can include concussions, skull fractures, or scalp wounds. The injury […]
Nursing home residents in Louisiana have a right to dignity, respect, and quality of care. When these rights are violated, the nursing home resident suffers greatly and may even die from neglect or negligence. According to Families for Better Care, Louisiana has the second-worst record in America in terms of nursing […]