Personal Injury Blog

Burns are a common injury resulting from personal injury accidents, caused by contact with hot surfaces, flames, chemicals, or electrical wires. There are three degrees of burn injuries: first, second, and third. Of these degrees, first is the most minor and third is the most severe. A burn’s degree is based on its depth and...

When someone suffers harm because of unsafe property conditions, they have the right to pursue compensation. If you sustained damages on a government property, you might be able to hold the responsible party accountable for their thoughtless actions. Contact a hard-working and experienced property negligence lawyer if you need help with a case. What is...

When a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional fails to follow the strict duty of care in taking care of patients, people can get hurt, or even die from this negligence. The injured party or their family has the right to file suit for medical malpractice and potentially recover damages for the financial costs, lost...

Medical malpractice occurs far more often than it should, and it can lead to significant pain and unnecessary medical expenses. There are countless ways that medical negligence could happen. Our medical malpractice attorneys share a few real-life examples of how a doctor or medical professional could be negligent in rendering care. Misdiagnosis of a Heart...

Helmets, jackets, boots, and eyewear can help protect motorcycle riders from injury in the event of a crash. Serious head and brain injuries, and other forms of harm like road rash or burns, can be prevented through the use of this safety gear. The Helmet and safety gear laws in Louisiana require riders and their...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....