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Teen dead after Louisiana 2-vehicle accident
A two-vehicle accident near Jackson left one person injured and another dead. That accident took place on LA 964 around 6:45 a.m. on Jan. 15. All lanes were closed for a few hours after the accident. According to the Louisiana State Police, a 47-year-old man was...
2 Injured In Car Crash In Louisiana
A car crash in rural Louisiana has left two people injured and a highway shut down for some time as the authorities worked to clear the scene of the accident. The wreck took place in Ventress at approximately 11 a.m. on Jan. 8. The police report indicates that the...
The Jones Act And Injuries Caused By Ships
When Louisiana workers suffer serious personal injuries as a result of an accident caused by a ship or other vessel, their claims are governed by the Jones Act, which is a federal component of maritime and admiralty law, rather than under the state's personal injury...
How to protect against injuries during a car accident
Residents of Louisiana may not be aware that there are preventable measures that can be taken before a car accident. Drivers should always insist that any passengers wear seat belts at all times and observe traffic signals to reduce the possibility of an accident...
Louisiana accident kills 3, injures others
According to state police, a car accident that occurred on Jan. 1 around 8 p.m. in Livingston Parish killed three individuals and injured two others. The investigation shows that the driver of a 2004 Mazda MZ6 struck a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer in the opposite lane....
FDA limited in efforts to ban powdered caffeine
Residents in Louisiana may be familiar with caffeine sources such as coffee or energy drinks. However, they may not be aware of a potentially dangerous form of caffeine that is created in a lab and sold online. While caffeine is only mildly addictive and safe in...
Liability in head-on collisions
A busy Louisiana road was the site of a serious head-on accident that left four people injured, one of them seriously. The crash resulted when a westbound compact SUV crossed the centerline into oncoming traffic and collided with another SUV. The accident resulted in...
Keurig recalls more than 6.6 million coffee makers
Louisiana consumers should be aware that on Dec. 23, Keurig recalled approximately 6.6 million coffee makers in the United States. According to the company, the beverage brewers can overheat, causing burning liquid to be spilled during the brewing process. The company...
Woman killed by garbage truck in Metairie
A woman has been killed in a traffic accident between a car and a garbage truck on a city street in Louisiana. The crash happened at 4:15 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the Metairie section of Jefferson Parish. According to witnesses to the wreck, a garbage truck failed to heed a...
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