On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | May 19, 2020 | Bike & Pedestrian Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries
Some motorcyclists complain that helmets are uncomfortable, but there is no denying that they save lives. This is why Louisiana requires all riders to wear this vital piece of safety equipment. The keys are to buy one that fits properly and is highly rated. Whether it...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Apr 28, 2020 | Catastrophic Injuries
There has been increased awareness surrounding traumatic brain injuries in recent years. Nevertheless, the recent documentary on Netflix called The Killer Inside insightfully details the tragic downfall of NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez. The former Patriot tight end...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Apr 24, 2020 | Catastrophic Injuries
The world mourned when it heard the news of a helicopter crash claiming the lives of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. News reports at the time duly noted that seven others died in the January 26 crash north of Los Angeles. Still, it...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Apr 21, 2020 | Catastrophic Injuries
It is common for some drivers to let off a little steam when driving. Ideally, this involves yelling or cursing at a fellow motorist who is driving erratically and texting at the same time. It can get scarier when angry drivers drive in a way that reflects their mood....
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Apr 10, 2020 | Catastrophic Injuries
Parents used to think nothing of their child having their “bell rung” or getting knocked out. It could be playing football with other kids, falling off a bike or a random accident. They thought they were proactive if they were aware that the child was prone to...
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...
