Personal Injury Blog

When you suffer from an incident of medical malpractice, you will likely experience some level of pain or suffering, as well as further medical costs to treat it. You might even miss out on work in that time and lose income. Fortunately, there are damages available in a medical malpractice claim when a medical professional’s...

Losing someone you love is often a painful and challenging experience. But when a sudden death is caused by someone’s reckless or negligent behavior, this overwhelming sense of grief can be even harder to accept. The courts provide surviving family members with the option to sue after a loss of this manner. However, you and...

While riding a motorcycle is fun and exciting, we all know it can be dangerous. Even though there are fewer bikes on the road than cars, the Louisiana Department of Transportation reports that more than 10 percent of fatal traffic accidents each year involve motorcycles. If you are a motorcycle passenger and were injured in...

Wrongful deaths are sudden and unexpected, often leaving a lasting scar long after family members pay their final respects. These tragic situations are hard to bear and often leave survivors in a serious financial crisis, with medical expenses and funeral costs piling up. You may be wondering what happens to the deceased’s life insurance policy...

MedPay coverage in Louisiana is the coverage on your automobile liability insurance policy that will pay for the cost of medical treatment, regardless of fault, up to a fixed dollar amount. There is no requirement under Louisiana law that you have MedPay insurance. It is an extra charge, but the amount of coverage you get...

If you were injured on the job, there are certain things you will want to tell your employer about the accident in writing. But that’s not the only thing you want to do. It’s important that your employer understands what happened, so they can start processing your workers’ compensation claim. Learn what information you need...

In Louisiana, a reasonable warning in slip and fall cases means providing adequate notice of a hazard, typically through the use of signs. Whether it’s a wet floor or a loose rug, the store or other public location must alert people of the danger. The warning needs to be visible and effective to be considered...

A trusted car accident attorney is key to securing compensation after a crash, whether through a trial verdict or (more likely) a pre-trial settlement. However, it is not always smooth sailing. For example, if one of the parties in the case was involved in a criminal offense related to the accident (such as drunk driving),...

Walking along a roadway can be a dangerous habit, especially at night when it is hard to see. In Louisiana, pedestrians must yield to cars when crossing the street outside of the crosswalks. So it is important to always avoid making this mistake, and others, that could put you at risk for an injury. We...

The Jones Act, also called the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a federal law that provides maritime workers with the right to sue their employer or other crew members for negligence. If you are a seaman and are hurt while on the job, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages,...