When you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s your right to obtain compensation for the damages a negligent party caused you. You could try to go it alone, but you might regret it. Working with a personal injury attorney from our firm can make obtaining compensation for your injury a whole lot easier. Below, we’ve…
If you have lost a loved one because of the negligence of a healthcare professional who was tasked with the care of your relative, you might have the opportunity to seek compensation in a wrongful death claim. All too often, medical professionals make mistakes that cost family members and close friends their lives. Although we…
If you work in or around navigable waters, then you may be familiar with the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, both of which provide compensation to injured maritime workers while they’re recovering from their injuries. Laws That Protect Maritime Employees The Jones Act protects those who work on a vessel…
If you’re considering a civil suit in Louisiana, it’s important to be aware of limits in the law. For most legal action, the plaintiff only has a limited time to initiate a lawsuit. This restriction is called liberative prescription, and it functions something like the statute of limitations in other states. It’s also important to…
The first time most people give any thought to what medical malpractice is and how it’s handled under the law is when they find themselves facing a situation where pursuing a medical malpractice claim might be appropriate. Some medical malpractice concerns can be complicated, but understanding the basics isn’t difficult. What Is Medical Malpractice? If…
