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Truck Accident

Commercial distribution companies, also called contract carriers, play a paramount role and are vital to the success of the United States economy. They deliver everything from food, to consumer goods, to hazardous material, and many other types of freight throughout the country. Unfortunately, the size and substantial number of 18-wheelers traveling on the roads and...

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Blog, Wrongful Death

Many people believe that survival actions and wrongful death claims are the same. They are not, although there are similarities. A survival action asks for damages the deceased would have been entitled to had they recovered from the accident. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the damages are awarded to the family for their losses, although...

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Blog, Car Accident

In the immediate aftermath of a motor vehicle collision, the other driver’s insurance company may contact you and ask for a recorded statement about your recollection of the incident. It is vitally important that you do not give them any kind of statement until you speak with a knowledgeable car accident attorney. Insurance adjusters are...

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Blog

Working near rivers, bayous, canals, and the Gulf of Mexico is a unique job, but it comes with serious risks. Special laws in place under Federal law are intended to protect people who work on or around water. But not everyone working on or close to water is considered a maritime worker under Federal law....

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Maritime and Offshore Accidents

Derrick barges and pipelay barges are two common vessels used for different types of marine construction. Both types of barges are used for handling heavy materials and equipment, creating a dangerous work environment. The difference between them is the jobs they perform; but employees on both types are entitled to compensation if an injury occurs....

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Car Accident

When you are hurt in a car crash and need to cover your medical bills, you can file a lawsuit for damages from the defendant. However, the majority of cases resolve through pre-trial settlements, rather than a trial itself. Negotiating car accident settlements is not as easy as you might think. That is why you...

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Medical Malpractice

Poor outcomes can occur in a medical setting but that does not always mean a doctor, surgeon, nurse, or other professional made a critical error. Liability in medical malpractice claims can be complicated, but Kopfler & Hermann has professionals who could advise you on your next move. Schedule a consultation with a trained medical malpractice...

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Car Accident

If somebody is being treated by a physician for injuries and they do not follow the doctor’s orders, then the opposing party can argue the plaintiff’s condition would have improved if they had followed the doctor’s orders—and thus, that their condition is their own fault. Doctors do not take kindly to patients who believe they...

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Medical Malpractice

When you need to file a claim for compensation, it is always recommended that you hire an attorney to represent you. In addition to taking the legal work off your plate while you are recovering, it is crucial that you have someone who knows how the process works and will not be tripped up by...

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Car Accident

In car accident litigation, some cases are settled pre-suit and some cases are settled prior to trial, but 95% of all accident cases nationwide are ultimately settled. The cases that do not go to trial and are not settled are generally the ones where one side has made a miscalculation on the facts of the...

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