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Have you or a loved one suffered a brain injury in Louisiana because of the recklessness or negligence of another person? If you have, you could be eligible for compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. One of the experienced Louisiana brain injury lawyers with Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys can help you throughout the process of…

If you’ve been in a car or truck accident, you might consider yourself lucky if you didn’t suffer any obvious injuries like broken bones, head injuries, or burns. However, some injuries like whiplash can take hours or even days to present symptoms, but can still be debilitating. After a car accident, be sure to be…

An accident can leave you in debilitating physical pain, emotional turmoil, and dire financial straits. On top of that, many victims of personal injuries suffer permanent scarring and disfigurement that will impact the rest of their lives. If someone else has caused your disfigurement due to their recklessness or negligence, you could be entitled to…

The loss of a limb, digit, or other extremity can be one of the most traumatic events of someone’s life. Amputation injuries require patients to undergo intensive therapy, sometimes multiple surgeries, and basically re-learn how to do everything less one limb. If you or a loved one has experienced an accident that required an amputation,…

Accidental back injuries can be extremely debilitating, and they’re more common than you might think. Nearly any accident can cause a back injury, saddling you with expensive medical bills, debilitating pain, an inability to work, or even long-term mobility issues. If you’ve experienced back injuries, whether due to a workplace accident, car wreck, slip and…

If you or someone you love has been the victim of a personal injury accident in Louisiana and received a head wound due to someone else’s negligence, you could be eligible for compensation for your injuries. Head and brain injuries ranging from relatively mild contusions, all the way to traumatic brain injuries (TBI), are tragically…

If you’ve ever touched a hot surface or sat too long in the sun, you know how badly burns can hurt. Burns aren’t just painful, though—they can also be extremely damaging to your health. According to our experienced personal injury lawyers, victims can be left with extensive skin damage, internal injuries, or even require amputation…

After a traumatic accident, you may experience a number of different symptoms and side effects, from bruises and scrapes to paralysis and even death. One surprisingly serious injury that can be sustained in an accident is the loss of your vision, either partially or completely. When your sight is damaged, you might find yourself unable…

Hearing loss affects millions of people around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 5% of the world’s population—more than 400 million people—suffer “disabling” hearing loss, or loss greater than 35 decibels (dB). In the U.S., one in eight people has hearing loss in both ears, much of which is caused by…

Spinal cord damage is one of the worst injuries victims can experience. It can be absolutely devastating, and require a complete overhaul of the victim’s life. They may become unable to work or support themselves, and may need caretakers, expensive assistive equipment, and more. If you’ve been the victim of a spinal injury that’s left…

The condition we now know as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, was first described as applying to boxers in the 1920s. At that time, it was called punch-drunk syndrome or dementia pugilistica, and wasn’t related to other high-impact sports like football or hockey until the early 2000s. While still little is known about CTE, it…

Bone fractures and broken bones are common injuries that can take weeks, months, and sometimes even years to heal. They can vary greatly in severity, based on the forces involved and other factors. In extreme cases, the bone can even shatter. If you’ve broken a bone in an accident caused by someone else, you may…

Few injuries can change your life like one that leaves you paralyzed. You have to discover a new way of interacting with the world, and tasks that were once second-nature have to be re-learned. The added challenges of going about your day after a paralysis-causing accident can take a heavy toll on both you and…

Neck injuries, whether they stem from car accidents, truck accidents, accidents at work, or even slips and falls, can be some of the most painful and debilitating injuries you can experience. The associated pain, loss of movement, and other effects that accompany neck injuries can linger for months or even years, and can lead to…

A spinal cord injury can be one of the most devastating anyone can suffer. These injuries lead to partial or complete paralysis, intense and ongoing pain, and an inability to work or live independently. What’s more, a spinal injury also carries skyrocketing medical costs and an uncertain future for you and your family. The Louisiana…

In an instant, a serious personal injury can result in paralysis, loss of brain function or bodily control, and disfigurement. In addition, these injuries can cause psychological trauma like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-concussive syndrome. Surviving victims of catastrophic injuries often require long-term, expensive treatments, including hospital stays, surgeries, medication, and in-home care. Finally,…

Bad burns are fairly common personal injuries during accidents, from car crashes and truck accidents to chemical spills and explosions. Burns also carry a high risk of excruciating pain, scarring, and lifelong disfigurement. Treating burn injuries, through skin grafts or other means, can be expensive and painful in their own right. If you’ve suffered severe…