Spinal Cord Injuries in Louisiana
Spinal Cord Injuries in Louisiana: How Experienced Attorneys Accurately Value Claims? Few injuries are as severe and potentially devastating as spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries can affect an individual’s ability to walk, move, control their bladder, or even breathe easily. The physical effects are just the beginning. Spinal cord damage can make patients incompetent […]
Damages Can A Family Recover In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Louisiana
What Kind of Damages Can A Family Recover In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Louisiana? The sudden and untimely demise of a loved one due to someone else’s negligent actions can be one of the most devastating tragedies a family may have to deal with. Wrongful death lawsuits in Louisiana are complicated for the families […]
When Should You Sue After a Car Accident?
If you suffered a serious injury after a car accident, it is natural to want to take time to heal before seeking legal advice. Although focusing on recuperation is critical, you do not have the luxury of waiting too long before filing a personal injury lawsuit. That is due both to Louisiana law and the […]
History of Acadiana and Lafayette, LA
Acadiana is the official term for the south and southwest regions of Louisiana. The area is roughly considered to contain the region west of the Mississippi River east to Lake Charles, LA. The northern boundary is considered to be Alexandria, LA. Lafayette, LA is regarded as the heart of Acadiana, which includes twenty-two parishes in […]
Notable Cases From the Western District Court in Lafayette, LA
The Western District Court of Louisiana is the United States federal court with jurisdiction over the western portion of Louisiana. The Western District of Louisiana has five courthouses which are located in Lafayette, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport. The Lafayette Division serves the parishes of St. Martin, Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Mary, St. Landry, […]
Stages of a Personal Injury Case
Accidents happen every day. From car crashes to slip and falls, the National Safety Council estimates that more than 3 million people are affected by accident-related injuries every year. These injuries often lead to large medical bills, missed work, and other pain and suffering. If you or someone you love has been injured in an […]
Do I File a Workers’ Comp or a Personal Injury Claim?
Every seven seconds in the U.S., a worker sustains an injury while on the job. That’s 12,300 injured workers every day and 4.5 million per year, according to the National Safety Council. Although occupations like service (police and firefighters) and construction trades are among the most high-risk jobs, any type of worker in any type […]
Steps To Take When Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you are injured by another party due to wrongdoing or negligence, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim in court. Personal injury claims can compensate you for damages, including medical bills to treat the injury, pain and suffering, lost wages, even retraining for a new job if the injury left you […]
Vets File Lawsuits Against 3M, Alleging Permanent Hearing Loss
At least 11 U.S. veterans have filed lawsuits against 3M so far this year. They allege that permanent hearing loss resulted from the defendants’ defective earplugs, which were supplied to the U.S. military. 3M’s Combat Arms earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2) were issued to multiple branches of the armed services between 2003 and 2015. Those particular […]
How to Choose the Right Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one have been injured by another party, you may be considering filing a lawsuit for damages, such as medical expenses and lost wages from work. But filing a lawsuit can seem overwhelming when you are already dealing with recovery from injury or even the tragic loss of a loved one. […]