Personal Injury Blog

Medical malpractice in Louisiana is governed by certain laws and is based on professional negligence. Professional negligence here means the health care provider deviated from what is known as the standard of care. The standard of care must be established by a claimant, which is usually done with expert testimony. If a claimant did not...

There are very few circumstances that are more tragic than when a loved one dies unexpectedly due to the negligent or reckless conduct of another person or company. Whether their death was caused by a car accident, maritime injury, or some other tragedy, you can pursue a wrongful death claim on their behalf under Louisiana’s...

When you are injured and believe someone else was to blame, it is a good idea to retain legal counsel in preparation for a possible lawsuit. But how soon after a car accident should you contact an attorney? Kopfler & Hermann has experienced car accident lawyers available any time you need one – including in...

Maritime workers are involved in the movement of goods over water, such as the ocean and rivers. They work on what are called “navigable waters,” which play an essential role in the economy of the United States. This category of workers can include seamen, or boat crew members. Louisiana has a higher concentration of these...

Across the nation, crane accidents injure and even kill numerous innocent people each year. Most of the time, these accidents are caused by cranes that are used negligently and carelessly due to a lack of appropriate supervision. They can even be caused by poor design of the crane or a failure of the manufacturer to...

As you assess the scene after a car crash, you may feel the urge to say “sorry” to the other driver and admit that you made a mistake. You might also refuse to get a medical evaluation because you do not feel pain anywhere. It is in your best interest not to do these things....

Commercial trucks are known for carrying large loads, which can sometimes be unbalanced, increasing the risk of accidents, injuries, and even the loss of life. Even though commercial truck drivers are mandated to have certain types training, a required number of hours on the road, and a professional license, accidents still happen when drivers or...

Have you been denied overtime pay? The Fair Labor Standard Act which has been established since the 1930s requires an employer to pay overtime pay for all workers who work over 40 hours. When someone has not been paid overtime their remedy is bring a claim against the employer for the overtime pay plus liquidated...

The novel coronavirus hit the US less than three months ago, creating disruptions to the lives of most Americans. This pandemic has hit nursing homes hard as stated by USA TODAY, who obtained information from state agencies that revealed that more than 3,000 nursing home residents have passed away because of the coronavirus. This data...

Many of us have heard stories, and seen pictures, of large animals like deer who have ended up on the grills and hoods of passing motorists. The damages caused when a car hits a deer or elk head-on are tremendous, often totaling the car and hurting the occupants inside. If you know the type of damage...