On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Car Accidents on June 29, 2017People in Louisiana who are involved in a car accident might wonder what to do in the immediate aftermath of the accident. It is important to remain calm and check for injuries. Injured people should only be moved if necessary. If possible, cars should be moved off the roadway so that they do not cause…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Brain Injuries on June 23, 2017A person who is in a car accident in Louisiana may suffer from a traumatic brain injury. This injury may not always be immediately apparent, so it is important to know the signs. It is also important to note whether someone who has been diagnosed with a concussion has lingering symptoms. In some cases, symptoms…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Truck Accidents on June 20, 2017Some people are criticizing a new federal rule for truck driver training in Louisiana and throughout the U.S. because they say it doesn’t go far enough in ensuring new drivers have sufficient behind-the-wheel time. The new federal rules went into effect as of June 5. However, there is a lengthy implementation period, as carriers and…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Truck Accidents on June 08, 2017Louisiana motorists who plan to be driving during the 2017 International Roadcheck event may want to know more about the annual safety inspection spree. Set to begin on June 6, the inspection blitz is scheduled to take place over 72 hours across the U.S. and in Canada. Safety inspectors will check approximately 15 commercial vehicles…
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