An airbag injury does not necessarily mean the airbag was defective. Deployment itself can cause injuries, while a faulty inflator, counterfeit replacement, or recalled component raises a different question. Medical care and preservation of the vehicle help determine which issue the evidence supports. Tell your provider that the airbag deployed and describe any burns,…
A quick headlight flash can communicate several messages: dim your high beams, check your own lights, watch for a hazard, or slow down because police are ahead. When the message is a speed-trap warning, the act raises two separate questions. Is the communication protected by the First Amendment? And did the driver violate a…
A Louisiana employment discrimination claim can involve three separate deadlines: one to file an EEOC charge, another to sue after receiving a Right to Sue notice, and a third for a claim under Louisiana law. Waiting for HR to respond or for an EEOC investigation to finish can leave one of those deadlines unprotected….
A red-light camera can help establish when a vehicle entered an intersection. Whether it improves safety is a broader question: a program can change the number and severity of crashes, and ticket revenue alone tells us little about either. Louisiana sets requirements for camera signs and for challenging a mailed citation. If someone was…