Can You Sue a Doctor for Wrong Medication in Louisiana? 

When you go to the doctor’s office, you expect to get help. You expect the doctor to help you feel better. But doctors can sometimes make mistakes that cause harm. They can even give medication that can hurt you. If you’ve been harmed by a doctor, you may wonder whether you can file a personal …

Will I Have to Pay Taxes on My Personal Injury Settlement?

Taxes can be a serious downer when it comes to receiving money. You think you’ve won a sizeable settlement only for a large portion of it to be taken away by the government. When you file a personal injury claim in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, you may not consider how the government will tax your money. …

I Suffered a Cervical Spinal Cord Injury from a Car Accident—Can I Sue? 

Car accidents in Baton Rouge cause a lot of injuries for people. Some people suffer mild or moderate injuries, while others suffer serious injuries. One type of serious injury is the cervical spinal cord injury. This injury could lead to partial or total paralysis. If you, or someone you know, sustained this serious type of …

Do You Pay Taxes on Personal Injury Settlements?

If you have been injured due to the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to financial compensation. But many injury victims hesitate to pursue litigation because they take a look at the bigger picture, and worry that being awarded a settlement will result in serious tax consequences.  Fortunately, this may not be as …

Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Louisiana after the Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus outbreak is a threat to us all, and we must do everything we can to protect ourselves from this dangerous virus. Although no one in the United States is responsible for starting the virus, some people are responsible for spreading the virus or for failing to protect those in their care by doing …