On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Car Accidents on January 19, 2016On Jan. 13, the National Transportation Safety Board issued its 2016 “Most Wanted” safety list for drivers and transportation workers in Louisiana and across the United States. The agency placed particular emphasis on reducing crashes caused by driver fatigue. Announced during the 95th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board, the list names the top…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Brain Injuries on January 13, 2016Louisiana residents need to be aware that even a simple bump or jostle to their heads may lead to brain injuries. These injuries, called subdural hematomas, are especially common in people who are elderly. Researchers report that the elderly population is especially vulnerable to suffering subdural hematomas because the brain shrinks as people age, pulling away gradually…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Wrongful Death on January 06, 2016Louisianans who have vehicles with keyless ignition systems may want to learn about some potentially dangerous problems with them. Unlike keyed ignitions, many keyless systems do not have an automatic turn-off function when a person leaves their car with their key fob. The lack of an automatic turn-off feature on keyless ignition systems has led to deaths….
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