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One of the most common reasons people call the police in an emergency is because the police have the right to carry firearms and use force when necessary. What might result in an arrest for the typical citizen is perfectly legal when done by a police officer on the...
Given the severe and sometimes deadly injuries that people can suffer in car crashes, breaking a bone might seem like a stroke of luck. If all you have to do is have your arm or your leg in a cast for six to eight weeks, you may feel like you were fortunate given the...
If you or a member of your immediate family pursued a career in construction, you likely understand that it is demanding and dangerous work. Working with powerful tools, heavy machinery and electricity could easily lead to someone getting hurt at work. Federal safety...
When police officers respond to a report of a motor vehicle collision, one of their responsibilities is to determine who is at fault for the crash. Often, one dramatic mistake by a driver is clearly the cause of the crash. Someone failing to look both ways before...
There are all kinds of injuries that you could suffer from in a car crash, but one issue that doesn’t get enough attention is the risk of eye injuries. Around 9,200 eye injuries happen every year in auto accidents, and those can have serious and lasting consequences...
Louisiana car crashes occur for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes, it is distraction that leads to one driver hitting another. Other times, chemical impairment or fatigue affects how well someone handles a dangerous situation in traffic. Generally, drivers should adjust...
If you are involved in an automobile accident involving your children, it’s important to know the steps to take next. There are several things you need to do to help your children stay safe, get medical care and be compensated after a crash. Here are some steps that...
Most workers in Louisiana have protection if they get hurt on the job. The Louisiana workers' compensation insurance program provides benefits so that employed individuals don't suffer permanent financial hardship because of the risk that comes with working a job....
If you drive on any highways in your area, then you’ve likely come across 18-wheelers at one time or another. 18-wheelers are large commercial trucks that may weigh up to 80,000 pounds. To make a comparison, the average passenger car is just 3,000 pounds. It’s not...
Excessive force is a term that has been thrown around in the media when negative interactions with the police are witnessed. Many people think that they know what excessive force is, but the reality is that the term is flexible and depends on the circumstances....
