Chiropractic Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries
When it comes to treating certain types of spinal cord injuries, some patients may benefit from chiropractic treatment. Although there are many causes of traumatic spinal cord injury, motor vehicle accidents and falls are two of the most common. When the spinal cord is compressed, twisted sideways or pulled, this can impair blood supply, stretch tissues, pinch nerves and damage ligaments, bone and discs.
How Is Paralysis Evaluated in a Personal Injury Case?
If you suffered a catastrophic injury resulting in partial or complete paralysis, the medical and hospital costs can be monumental. In addition to these ongoing expenses, paralysis victims may be unable to work, losing wages and earning potential for the rest of their lives. The state of Louisiana allows victims to seek monetary damages for […]
How Does Louisiana Comparative Negligence Law Affect Your Claim?
Accidents happen. But not all accidents are created equal. Sometimes fault is clearly on the side of one party but other times both the plaintiff and the defendant can bear some of the legal responsibility. In Louisiana, it is important to know that if you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you can still […]
3 Serious Injuries That Result in Lawsuits
Three of the most serious injuries that lead to personal injury lawsuits are traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), and bone fractures. Read on for an overview of all 3. Traumatic Brain Injury TBIs can occur when someone’s head is hit, bumped, or jostled severely. If this occurs, the brain can be bumped and […]
How To Measure Damages In a Wrongful Death Case
The wrongful death of a loved one is often a surreal experience that turns the family’s life upside down. Even after the impact sinks in, the family is left to deal with the reality every day, from the loss of the loved one’s presence to the end of their financial support. Louisiana law recognizes the […]
Pre-existing Injuries: Not a Bar To Recovery in Louisiana
It happens every day: someone is involved in an accident and suffers an injury, the medical exam following the accident reveals degeneration – a natural aging of the body that often does not cause any impairment – but the defendant or his or her insurance carrier fights against a fair settlement on grounds that the […]
How Much is Your Personal Injury Case Worth?
One of the first questions clients ask during a personal injury claim consultation is “what is my case worth?” Calculating damages – or the amount of monetary compensation secured through a settlement or court award –can be a difficult task until you’ve been properly assessed by healthcare professionals for your injuries, treatments and ongoing medical […]
Loss of Wages in a Personal Injury Case: Your Rights Under the Law
If you are injured due to the negligence of another party, whether the other party is a person or organization, you are entitled to make claims for monetary compensation related to the injury. While many people focus on monetary damages specifically related to the injury, such as compensation for medical treatment and physical therapy, they […]
Meeting with Your Personal Injury Lawyer: What You Should Bring
If you’re planning on taking legal action against a third party after suffering a personal injury, most reputable law firms offer initial consultations free of charge. Whether your injuries were caused by a reckless motorist or a hazardous work environment, you may be eligible for significant monetary awards if negligence was to blame. Since many […]
DOT Targets Railroad Crossing Safety with New Campaign
Federal statistics on railroad crossing incidents paint a bleak picture – at least one pedestrian or vehicle is hit by a train every three hours in the U.S., reports the Federal Railroad Administration. Even worse is the fact that nearly all of these injuries and deaths are entirely preventable. In an effort to curb railroad […]