Baton Rouge Louisiana Personal Injury Law Blog

If you've already been the victim of a drunk driver, you're likely more aware than ever of the fact that numerous people get behind the wheel while they're under the influence. You may try to avoid being on the road late at night, on weekend evenings or at other times when people are more likely to be drinking. But, you may not realize that Thanksgiving is one of those times.

In fact, the night before Thanksgiving is considered one of the heaviest drinking nights on the calendar. There's even a name for it -- "Blackout Wednesday." That's backed up by data, as bars report that their sales of drinks with hard liquor rise by 114% while beer sales increase a whopping 270%.

Although liability is a complex concept, most Americans have a pretty good understanding of its basics. For example, the average adult knows that if someone causes a motor vehicle crash, do they assume liability for the costs associated with that collision. Typically, drivers carry insurance policies that protect them from the financial repercussions of a crash that is their fault.

Most people assume that because they carry insurance, they will have adequate protection in the event of a collision, especially one that is clearly the fault of the other driver. However, quite a few drivers on the Louisiana roads do not have any insurance coverage, which could leave you vulnerable to incurring expenses after a collision that was clearly caused by someone else.

Medical malpractice cases can hinge on a variety of factors, like a patient receiving substandard care. In the medical community, the standard of care establishes the bare minimum that a patient should expect. Unfortunately, it isn't always easy to figure out exactly what that standard is because it changes according to the situation. There are several factors that come into the picture in these cases.

One of the primary factors is what information the doctor had. This includes test results, the patient's medical history and any symptoms or other information provided by the patient. The doctor has to put all of that together and try to determine what conditions are likely. This isn't always easy because different conditions can initially present the same, but they will have different treatments.

Truckers have to ensure the cargo they carry is properly secured. Some loads might pose challenges, but it is imperative that nothing is allowed to slide, flip or move too much because unstable loads can lead to innocent people suffering injuries or death.

One of the more common types of cargo container that semitrucks carry is the intermodal. This container is simply placed on the trailer and then removing it at the destination. These must be secured to the trailer using specific methods to ensure that they won't topple or slide.