On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Car Accidents on November 22, 2017According to the U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration, 22 percent of all accidents are caused by the weather. Winter may be the most dangerous season for Louisiana drivers in terms of accidents caused by bad weather. Rain, ice and black ice can all make roads hazardous to drive on. Ice may exist on roadways even…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Brain Injuries on November 16, 2017Scientists have developed a new blood test that may be able to diagnose traumatic brain injuries and concussions within an hour of the initial injury. The test might help patients in Louisiana and elsewhere get early treatment and avoid further injury. Many mild brain injuries go untreated because current diagnostic tools, such as CT scans,…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Motorcycle Accidents on November 13, 2017Motorcyclists in Louisiana share the road with larger vehicles. Although safety gear somewhat mitigates their physical exposure to accidents, crashes often result in injured riders. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention attributed 30 percent of these injuries to the legs and feet after studying the medical cases of 1,222,000 people involved in nonfatal motorcycle…
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