Personal Injury Blog

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...