Louisiana Gov. Jon Bel Edwards recently signed onto a five-year plan designed to achieve one objective: reduce serious accidents on the highway by 50% by 2030. The move came as preliminary data reveal that 971 drivers died in crashes on highways statewide in 2021....
Pedestrian deaths continued to rise even when the county’s businesses closed and traffic dropped in 2020 and 2021, according to data released by the safety advocacy group Smart Growth America. It also found that Louisiana was among the 20 states with the highest rate...
Most residents of Louisiana view nursing homes exclusively as residents for elderly and infirm patients who are unable to care for themselves. In reality, many hospital patients who have undergone serious surgery are sent to nursing homes for brief periods of...
Autonomous vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Louisiana and across the United States. They boast infotainment systems, backup cameras, lane assistance and other features that manufacturers claim make them safer than traditional automobiles. However, one...
No one wants to get into a car accident – it is a scary and often frustrating experience. You do your best to avoid them but you can’t control the actions of drivers around you. And when they make a mistake, you can be seriously injured before you realize what’s...
When car insurance shopping, it is easy to focus on which provider has the cheapest coverage. However, what many Louisianans only realize after a car accident is that car insurance companies deny coverage for a variety of reasons. Normal uses Insurance companies often...
If you have been injured by a JUUL e-cigarette you may wonder what legal protections are available to you. Product liability legal protections may provide relief for damages suffered by adults and teens harmed by JUUL e-cigarette products and also help to hold...
Victims of car, truck and other types of traumatic accidents can suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI). If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car or truck accident, it is likely that you and your family understand the long road ahead you all face. It is...
The decision to move an elderly loved one into a nursing home is not an easy one for families in Louisiana. As a disease, chronic condition, or cognitive decline affects their capacity to take care of themselves, it can become critical to make sure that they receive...
When a Louisiana family has to make the difficult decision to put their loved one in a nursing home there can be feelings of guilt and worry. A nursing home can be a valuable service for many people as they get older and are no longer able to take care of themselves....