If someone else’s negligence led to a serious personal injury, your claim against the individual could include pain and suffering. When a defendant is the cause of your accident and resulting injuries, damages are generally awarded to help with rebuilding your life....
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Personal Injury
How does shared fault affect a slip and fall case?
If you suffer an injury in a slip and fall accident on another person's property, they could be responsible for your damages. However, if the fault is not entirely one-sided, Lousiana law may still allow you to recover some compensation. Arguments from the defense...
Establishing fault in premises liability cases
When personal damages or injuries occur on another’s property due to unsafe conditions, the property owner is often held responsible. Property owners must make ongoing efforts to ensure their establishment is free from hazards. Should they fail to do so, their neglect...
Statistics you should know as a Louisiana driver
Despite automotive technology and safety improvements, the roads are still dangerous. By looking at some of the current statistics, you can see trends and patterns developing in the nature of auto accidents. Here are some vital facts and statistics you should know....
What increases your odds of winning a personal injury case?
People never want to get hurt. When someone causes injury, the guilty party has a moral obligation to pay. Unfortunately, many bearing obvious fault will use any excuse to avoid assuming responsibility. A lawsuit is necessary to compel making someone whole. Defendants...
3 common mistakes that lead to medical malpractice
Medical professionals have a responsibility to provide care when you need it. What happens when it makes you worse? Malpractice cases occur when a provider does not follow a standard protocol that puts the patient first. To establish a medical malpractice lawsuit, you...
What should you do after becoming involved in a vehicle crash?
No one ever expects to become the victim of a vehicle crash, but accidents happen every day. The reality is that you could find yourself involved in one. It is best to prepare for the unexpected, and there are certain steps to take following a car crash. Seek medical...
A brain injury may change your personality forever
Even though your skull offers good protection for your brain, your central nervous system is not invincible. During a slip-and-fall accident or motor vehicle crash, you may suffer a serious brain injury. If your injury comes from head trauma, doctors are likely to...
What you should know about rural roads
While Abbeville is one of the safest towns in Louisiana, you should be wary of its countryside roads. You can come across safety hazards that are uncommon in metropolitan areas, and the high volume of farming and bulk transport can make matters worse. Not every...
3 simple reasons a truck’s air brakes may fail
Commercial trucks may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, making them considerably heavier than other vehicles. To keep truck drivers, motorists and pedestrians safe, trucks must have quality air brakes. If a semi's brakes fail, of course, a catastrophic accident may be...