Fun doesn’t have to be synonymous with dangerous. Certain fun equipment, though, often leads to injuries. Many items from toys to exercise equipment to old machinery can cause serious injury if they’re used incorrectly.Many people are aware of the...
Slip-and-Fall
Common hunting injuries and how to prevent them
With the gorgeous spring weather upon us, many Louisiana hunters are putting on their gear and heading outside. Turkey season is upon us, and hunters are looking forward to spending some time in the wilderness in hopes of bagging a big fowl.But every hunting season...
When grocery shopping turns into a slip-and-fall injury
Let’s say that you are grocery shopping, basket in hand, when you suddenly slip and fall, hitting your head—hard. Even under the store’s harsh fluorescent lights, you didn’t see the puddle of water underfoot. Now that you have been injured, you...
Recognizing the symptoms of traumatic brain injury
Have you ever bumped your head and wondered whether you should go to the doctor? If you are reading this blog post, the injury was probably minor. But in some cases, head injuries can lead to a type of serious wound called traumatic brain injury.Traumatic brain injury...
Construction workers face considerable risk for fall injuries
Most Louisiana workers want to do their best to remain safe while at work. Many people may not consider their jobs particularly hazardous, but as a construction worker, you could face significant risks that could result in a serious work-related accident....
The importance of flooring issues in slip-and-fall prevention
There are certain things that could lead to a business facing significant liability issues. Among these are slip-and-fall accidents. When a customer or other individual is hurt in a slipping accident at a business, there could be the potential for the company to face...
What should I do if injured in a slip-and-fall accident?
When you go to someone else's property, it is not unreasonable for you to expect not to get injured. However, sometimes a seemingly ordinary visit to a store in Louisiana, for example, can end up leading to a trip to the emergency room if you suffer a slip-and-fall...
Premises Liability: Monroe vs. Wal-Mart
Slip and fall injuries are a type of personal injury that falls under a larger umbrella term called "premises liability." Slip and fall injuries are not always clear as we see in Monroe vs. Wal-Mart, Inc. Let's explore.According to the document from the United States...
Insurance Defense And Premises Liability Claims
When a person is injured on someone else's property in Louisiana, there are two sides to the case. In some cases, the property owner or resident have failed to keep up the condition of the property or provide adequate warning of potential dangers. As a result, someone...
Determining Fault Under Louisiana’s Premises Liability Law
When someone is injured in Louisiana, the issue of "premises liability" may need to be addressed, as the law provides measures for determining fault.Premises liability laws require property owners to provide a relatively safe environment, or to provide warning about...