Before You Drive an Off-Road Recreational Vehicle, Learn the Safety Essentials

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It’s a scenario that Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office in Jennings, Louisiana, sees time and again: children under the age of 16 riding ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) without adult supervision.  “Typically after school the kids are home, and it’s a very rural parish, so they’re always on the road with ATVs,” Sheriff Ivy Woods told KPLC …

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Medicaid Eligibility

You Must Re-Enroll With Louisiana Medicaid to Continue Coverage

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Are you one of the two million Louisiana residents currently covered by Medicaid? If so, you, along with 40 percent of the state’s population, may be affected by recent coverage changes.  In March 2020, Medicaid recipients no longer had to requalify their income and re-enroll every year because of the COVID-19 emergency. Congress enacted the …

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Watch For Motorcycles

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Tips for Riders to Stay Safe

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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about how to ride a motorcycle and stay safe on roads across Louisiana and the U.S. Because motorcyclist safety is everyone’s safety. Safe driving and riding practices, along with cooperation from all road users, can help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on highways across the nation.

5 Important Facts About Traumatic Brain Injuries

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Despite the danger a TBI poses to victims, it isn’t always easy to spot. A TBI is often contained within the skull, with no external evidence of an injury. This makes diagnosis more complicated than it would be for other injuries. The victim—or those close to them—may have to look for warning signs in their behavior.

Time is of the Essence With Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Louisiana

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Before you file a wrongful death lawsuit in Louisiana, you should know the specifics of a wrongful death claim, which falls under the larger umbrella of personal injury litigation. What is a wrongful death? Who can file a wrongful death claim? What are the damages you can receive compensation for? How long do you have to submit a wrongful death injury claim?