Personal Injury Blog

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....

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...