Las lesiones cerebrales traumáticas (LCT) son una de las principales causas de muerte en Estados Unidos, según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Los supervivientes de TCE también pueden sufrir secuelas de por vida, como trastornos del pensamiento o del movimiento. Dado que una LCT suele requerir una atención médica exhaustiva, puede ser una lesión muy costosa. Una LCT suele... Read More
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Tipos de lesiones comunes a las víctimas de accidentes de tráfico
Los accidentes de tráfico son una de las principales causas de lesiones en Estados Unidos. Según la National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, los accidentes de tráfico causaron 2,44 millones de lesiones en 2015 y más de 35.000 víctimas mortales. El tipo y la gravedad de las lesiones por accidente de tráfico dependen de la situación. Por ejemplo, ¿llevaba la persona puesto el cinturón de seguridad? ¿Llevaba... Read More
Opciones legales tras perder el juicio en una demanda por lesiones automovilísticas
Not every automobile injury lawsuit initially succeeds in court. But if at first your case doesn’t succeed, there are ways to try again. For example, you may file a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, a motion for a new trial, and an appeal. (Note that all of these options are available and you don’t… Read More
Los peligros de conducir con somnolencia
Drowsy driving is a serious problem in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 72,000 crashes were caused by drowsy driving in 2013, resulting in 44,000 injuries and 800 fatalities. Accidents caused by drowsy driving are entirely preventable, which makes drivers who fall asleep behind the wheel guilty of negligence. If… Read More
Conducción agresiva y furia al volante
Aggressive driving is a major problem in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA defines “aggressive driving” as occurring when “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” Examples include speeding, weaving in and out of traffic and tailgating. And… Read More
Indemnizaciones disponibles para las víctimas de accidentes de tráfico
If you have been injured in a car accident, you probably want to know what legal rights and remedies are available to you. The most important remedy that victims seek is compensation for their injuries. Here are some things you need to know about damages. Comparative Fault Louisiana is a comparative fault state, which means… Read More
Luisiana es el estado con más conductores distraídos de EE.UU.
Be careful when driving in Louisiana, because drivers here aren’t always paying attention. In fact, Louisiana has the most distracted drivers in the country, according to a recently released study. (That’s also one of the reasons that Louisiana has the second-most expensive car insurance premiums, averaging $1,921.) Between 2011-2015, there were 26,977 people injured because… Read More
Los accidentes de tráfico son la principal causa de muerte entre los adolescentes estadounidenses
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2015, 2,333 teens between the ages of 16-19 were killed in motor vehicle crashes, and in 2014, there were 221,313 teens treated in emergency rooms for car accident injuries…. Read More
Conducir bajo los efectos de las drogas es tan peligroso como conducir ebrio
Generally, driving under the influence is associated with drunk driving. But alcohol is not the only substance that impairs drivers. Driving while under the influence of drugs can be equally impairing and carries the same penalties as driving while under the influence of alcohol. (Drivers can also get in trouble for driving while under the… Read More
Errores comunes tras un accidente de tráfico
Car accidents are stressful — and often expensive. While it might seem counterintuitive that hiring a personal injury attorney will save you money, an experienced attorney can help ensure that you receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and other accident-related expenses. In fact, one of the biggest mistakes you can make after being… Read More