April 21, 2020 Nursing Homes Responsible for 30% of Louisiana Coronavirus Deaths Nursing Homes Responsible for 30% of Louisiana Coronavirus Deaths Coronavirus deaths in Louisiana's nursing homes and long-term facilities climbed to 403 -- around 30% of the state’s total COVID-19 deaths. Meanwhile, nearly half of the state’s nursing homes and long-term care Read Full Story
May 2, 2019 Shout Out to Tommy Fisher Shout Out to Tommy Fisher Brother Tommy is making legal news in Texas. An Arlington woman has filed a lawsuit against John Peter Smith Hospital and Thyssenkrupp Elevators, saying she was injured while riding an elevator in September 2017. Patricia Price was in Read Full Story
April 10, 2019 Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Burbank Drive Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Burbank Drive One person has been taken to a local hospital after being hit by a vehicle on Burbank Drive. The incident happened Tuesday, April 9 in the 5900 block of Burbank Drive in front of the Read Full Story
April 5, 2019 Another Pedestrian Struck and Killed by West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy Another pedestrian has been struck and killed by a West Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy. An on-duty West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputy whose driver's license had been suspended struck and killed a pedestrian early Friday while on the way to pick Read Full Story
March 1, 2019 2018 Worst Year for Pedestrian Deaths Since 1990s Fisher Injury Lawyers has regularly reported on pedestrian crashes in and around the Baton Rouge area and the overall lack of safety for pedestrians in the state of Louisiana. While pedestrian safety is clearly a problem in Baton Rouge, it Read Full Story
July 3, 2018 Second pedestrian hit by a vehicle in four days. Another pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Florida Boulevard Tuesday afternoon. s Mike Chustz, spokesman for East Baton Rouge EMS, said the crash happened near the intersection of Florida Boulevard and North Eugene Street around 2:15 p.m. The man was Read Full Story
July 2, 2018 Another Pedestrian Killed by Car Baton Rouge is not a pedestrian friendly city. It does not accommodate pedestrians with sidewalks, crosswalks, cross signals or wide shoulders. The result is among the highest rates in the United States of cars striking pedestrians. And the pedestrians always Read Full Story
February 6, 2017 Buckle Up And Save Lives Buckle up it saves lives. Seat belts save lives. It is beyond dispute. It is likely the single act in your daily life that most reduces your risk or injury or death. Buckle up. Do it for your spouse. Do it Read Full Story
February 2, 2017 Black History: The Desegregation of LSU Law School February is Black History month. Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out Read Full Story
January 26, 2017 The Left Turn-The Most Dangerous Action in Driving The left turn is the most dangerous maneuver in normal driving. The unprotected left turn is the most dangerous version of the maneuver. Here is another example of the dangers of the unprotected left term. A Vacherie Louisiana man died early Read Full Story
