A young woman who inexplicably stopped in traffic and exited her vehicle is in critical condition at a local hospital, after she was injured by an oncoming car.
The woman, whose name was not released, was airlifted to the hospital following the incident. While eastbound on East Prien Lake Road, the woman slowed and stopped near the intersection of Louisiana 397. A trailing truck swerved to the left to avoid a collision, but at the same time, the woman got out of her vehicle, and the truck hit her at practically full speed. Toxicology tests on both drivers came back negative.
Police are still investigating the incident. [Read more…] about Near-Fatal Pedestrian-Auto Crash In Lake Charles
Personal Injury
Liability For Swimming Pool Accidents
Nationwide, children under 14 constitute an alarming percentage of the ten drowning victims per day; many of these events occur at private backyard swimming pools or hotel pools. Some of these tragedies occur at busy pool parties and other large events when the owner has not made adequate preparations to supervise all the guests. Other times, parents turn their heads for just a few moments, and in that time, a child falls into an open or semi-open pool. It is also not unusual for a neighborhood child to wander into an unsecured yard and play in an unsupervised pool.
In all these situations, the landowner owes a duty of care to prevent swimming pool drownings, and the outcome in these cases largely depends on the relationship between landowner and victim as well as any remedial actions the landowner undertook. [Read more…] about Liability For Swimming Pool Accidents
Everything You Need To Know About Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are devastating, and often come with permanent injuries that require a lifetime of care. Spinal cord injuries often occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents, falls, and workplace accidents. [Read more…] about Everything You Need To Know About Spinal Cord Injuries
The Dangers of Auto Pedestrian Accidents
While walking is an inherently safe activity for millions of Americans, many pedestrians on sidewalks or roadways have a higher risk of injury or death. Although pedestrians only make up approximately 10% of travelers, they account for 14% of all traffic fatalities. With over 4,500 pedestrians killed in auto pedestrian accidents each year, walking to school, work, or just taking a Sunday stroll, could have catastrophic consequences.
How Do Auto Pedestrian Accidents Happen?
It is a motorist’s responsibility to be in control of their vehicle at all times, but for a variety of reasons, motorists do not always do so. One of the most common causes of auto pedestrian accidents is driver distraction. Passengers, multitasking, and particularly cell phone usage can easily distract drivers. Any time a driver takes their eyes off the road and hands off the wheel, people could get hurt. Driving under the influence also poses a significant threat to pedestrians, as limited reaction times and impaired judgment greatly increase the likelihood of an accident.
Who Is Most At Risk?
While anyone could be a victim in an auto pedestrian accident, the elderly and children are most at risk. Because the elderly are often unable to move quickly out of the way, they account for a larger number of auto pedestrian accident injuries and fatalities than other adults. Children also have a substantially higher risk of auto pedestrian accidents. Because of their size, many drivers may not see children on the road or in their mirrors. Children are also usually less familiar with traffic rules and pedestrian safety, making them extremely vulnerable.
What Makes Auto Pedestrian Accidents So Dangerous?
Auto pedestrian accidents have a higher fatality rate than other motor vehicle accidents because pedestrians have no protection from the impact of a vehicle. With thousands of pounds of force behind them, even slow moving vehicles can cause devastating injuries and even death.
Lake Charles Auto Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
If you have been the victim of a Louisiana auto pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to compensation. The experienced attorneys at Lee Hoffoss Injury Lawyers can help get you the compensation you deserve. Consultations are free and confidential. Call us today to see how we can help.
Man who survives mutli-auto accident is then struck and killed
Anyone here in Louisiana who has ever been involved in a crash knows that in the minutes following a car accident, the scene is often in chaos. Those moments are also the most dangerous for those involved. As the people involved in a multi-auto accident assess their injuries and the damage to their vehicles, approaching vehicles could strike the vehicles and/or the people. [Read more…] about Man who survives mutli-auto accident is then struck and killed