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Recent News February 13, 2019

WHAT TO DO AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT INFOGRAPHIC

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Car Accident February 13, 2019

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CAR ACCIDENTS IN LOUISIANA

If you have recently been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Louisiana and are beginning to navigate through how you will recover compensation for your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and property damages, it is important to understand relevant Louisiana laws and how they can impact you following an accident. 1. You must remove […]

Laceration

Medical February 9, 2017

WHAT IS A LACERATION?

A laceration is a cut that is irregular in shape and is usually caused by some blunt force.  It can often get confused with an incision, which is also a cut but is due by a sharp object, such as a knife.  Either type can be superficial (shallow) or deep enough to penetrate muscle.  Infection […]

Blunt-Force-Trauma

Medical February 7, 2017

WHAT IS BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA?

Blunt force trauma is when the body is hit with an object that is blunt, or not sharp, with enough force to cause significant damage.   It is important to note that initially there may be little in the way of overt clinical signs to indicate that serious internal abdominal injury has occurred, making assessment […]

No-Seatbelt-Car-Accident

Car Accident Safety January 31, 2017

NOT WEARING A SEATBELT IN A CAR ACCIDENT

It is crucial to wear a seatbelt in a vehicle when is moving. According to CDC Injury Center, more than half of teens 13-19 years old, and adults aged 20-44 years who died in crashes in 2014 were unrestrained at the time of the accident. Seat belts can reduce injury and death rates by 50%! […]

Car-Seats-and-Travel

Uncategorized January 26, 2017

CAR SEATS AND TRAVELING

The safety of your children is one of the most important things to consider while planning a family trip. When it comes to car seats, there are several options available to you. We gathered a list of options that can help you decide how to go about it when traveling. Taking your car seat There […]

California-vs-Louisiana-car-seat-laws

General Safety January 24, 2017

CALIFORNIA VS LOUISIANA CHILD CAR SEAT LAWS

In Louisiana, Children under age 1 year or less than 20 lbs. must be restrained in a rear-facing child safety seat vs California, where children under age 2, and under 40 lbs. or under 40”, must be properly secured in a rear-facing child restraint system. In Louisiana, children ages 1 until 4 or 20-40 lbs. […]

Class-Action

General Legal Advice Practices January 19, 2017

WHAT IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?

A Class Action Lawsuit is when multiple clients feel their negative experience with the same product or company take legal action against them. Claims against them may vary from work-related discrimination to side effects incurred by a pharmaceutical product. The steps leading to a lawsuit include: The courts make an attempt to notify individuals involved […]

Martin-Luther-King-Jr

Holiday January 17, 2017

REMEMBERING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

Born on Tuesday, January 15, 1929, at the family home in Atlanta, Martin Luther King, Jr. was the first son and second child born to the Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King. He grew up to follow in his father’s footsteps; studying at Morehouse College, Crozer Theological Seminary, and earning a doctorate […]

Traffic-Cameras

Car Accident Recent News Safety January 12, 2017

NEW TRAFFIC CAMERAS IN NEW ORLEANS

Starting on January 9, new traffic cameras will photograph and fine speeders in New Orleans. Motorists caught traveling more than six mph over the speed limit in school zones will be cited. Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration said that the revenue from the cameras would be used to help close budget gaps in 2017, although Landrieu […]

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