On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Feb 25, 2020 | Catastrophic Injuries
The death of basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash will likely be one of the most tragic stories of 2020. Now Bryant’s widow has filed a 27-count lawsuit against Island Express Helicopters and Island Express...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Feb 24, 2020 | Catastrophic Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are one of the most challenging physical conditions victims will encounter and a major cause for injury and death here in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 56,860 people died in...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Feb 21, 2020 | Catastrophic Injuries
It is common for the news or law firms to announce multi-million dollar settlements for victims injured or killed in truck accidents, fires or other human-made catastrophes. Some of these cases are worth more and more money. The common question for many is: What makes...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Aug 19, 2019 | Catastrophic Injuries
The term “You can’t fight city hall” implied that citizens were not allowed to sue a municipality, parish or government agency because they had sovereign immunity. If there were egregious errors on their part, they would occasionally consent to be...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Jul 29, 2019 | Catastrophic Injuries
A severe head injury to a child is the biggest fear for many parents. It can be a toddler who falls down the stairs or teen who is hurt playing sports. So many took more than a passing interest when a study on traumatic brain injury (TBI) was recently published. It...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Jun 14, 2019 | Catastrophic Injuries
Louisiana has a great tradition for popping off fireworks. However, whether it is going to a big display put on by professionals, or friends or neighbors having fun in the street or yard, it is essential to be safe as we go into the July 4th holiday.According to the...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Jun 10, 2019 | Catastrophic Injuries
The decision by City Hall in New Orleans to not be a part of an e-scooter pilot program looks to be a smart one. After months of deliberating and contemplating potential laws and regulations, the city said thanks but no thanks.Now there is study conducted by the...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | May 28, 2019 | Catastrophic Injuries
Crashes involving trucks are usually severe if not fatal. Fortunately, a man in Dalton, Georgia survived a crash caused by a semi-truck, and he and his wife will collect $21.6 million in damages. The jury sat for a four-day trial in Whitfield County Superior Court,...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | May 20, 2019 | Catastrophic Injuries
Injuries come in many forms. Some are obvious, such as a broken arm in a car crash or a work-related death. Others are harder to determine, such as emotional duress or other psychological distress, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Pursuing a claim purely...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | May 13, 2019 | Catastrophic Injuries
Louisiana has the dubious distinction of once again being near the top of rankings for the most dangerous state to bicyclists. According to the Wall Street Journal, the only one with more bike-related fatalities was Florida. Whether we are first or second, it is still...
