DISTRACTED DRIVERS COULD CAUSE YOU PERMANENT INJURY OR DISABILITY

On behalf of Devon DuPuy of Lloyd & DuPuy PLLC posted in blog on Wednesday, August 16, 2017.

You try to be responsible when you get behind the wheel of a car. You know better than to make phone calls, or send or read text messages when you drive. Sadly, other people often can’t resist the temptation of their phones when operating a motor vehicle.

All it takes is a few seconds of staring down at the screen to make a mistake that could result in a serious collision. Now, because of someone else’s mistake, you have mounting medical bills, a serious injury and an uncertain financial future.

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IS YOUR ACCIDENT-RELATED BRAIN INJURY CAUSING CAREER TROUBLES?

On behalf of Devon DuPuy of Lloyd & DuPuy PLLC posted in blog on Friday, July 7, 2017.

Head injuries are quite common in major car accidents. Whether you struck your head on the steeling column or window or got thrown from your vehicle, your head and brain can easily sustain damage during a collision. Many times, the injured party only has to deal with a minor concussion.

Sometimes, however, a head injury can result in a permanent traumatic brain injury (TBI). When that happens, your life and your career as you know it could very well change dramatically. For some people, especially those with more demanding careers requiring experience and education, a crash could end their careers.

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TIPS TO HELP YOU COPE WITH A CATASTROPHIC INJURY

On behalf of Devon DuPuy of Lloyd & DuPuy PLLC on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

A catastrophic injury, such as a spinal cord injury or brain injury, is difficult to deal with. Not only do you have to deal with the medical issues involved, you also have to deal with the lifestyle changes such traumas bring.

One of the things that you need to do is to take a few minutes to come up with a plan for dealing with all of these changes. Consider these points if you are dealing with a catastrophic injury.

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DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT A DRUNK DRIVER ON THE ROAD?

On behalf of Devon DuPuy of Lloyd & DuPuy PLLC on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.

As a responsible driver, you know that you should never get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. Even if you think you’re sober enough to drive, you realize that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Unfortunately, there are other people who don’t take this approach. Rather than exercise an extreme amount of caution, they hit the road after having a few drinks. Subsequently, they increase the likelihood of causing a motor vehicle accident.

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HOW DIVORCING FATHERS CAN BENEFIT FROM A PARENTING AGREEMENT

On behalf of Andew Lloyd of Lloyd & DuPuy PLLC posted in Family on Friday, March 3, 2017.

Are you a father going through the divorce process? Do you have concerns about what the future will hold with respect to spending time with your child? Do you want to put an end to this before it becomes too serious?

It is only natural to have some concerns, as you may have heard the stories about how courts favor women during the divorce process.

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