Blueprints for Safety: Identifying and Mitigating Construction Site Dangers
personal-injury |July 07th, 2023
The construction industry in Louisiana inherently carries risks due to the nature of the work performed. In fact, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2019 29 construction employees suffered from fatal injuries, making it one of the most dangerous occupations in the state. Construction work..
READ MOREThe Hidden Dangers of Construction Sites: Common Injuries and Legal Remedies
personal-injury |June 06th, 2023
In Lafayette, a pair of construction workers had a close call in May, 2022 at the ongoing construction site of the new Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital when their equipment malfunctioned. Alton Trahan, a spokesperson for the Lafayette Fire Department, explained that the main harness they were conn..
READ MOREThe Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Personal Injury Law: What to Expect in the Future
personal-injury |June 06th, 2023
Louisiana lawmakers have been future-focused in allowing different types of autonomous vehicles on state roads – including self-driving delivery vehicles, and testing of driverless semi-trailer trucks. The exciting reality of autonomous vehicles taking the place of human drivers on long, repet..
READ MOREUnderstanding the Different Types of Damages in Personal Injury Cases: Economic, Non-Economic, and Punitive
personal-injury |May 05th, 2023
What price for an injured back or totaled car? “Damages” in personal injury refers to compensation – economic, non-economic, and punitive – that negligent parties may pay. Grasping these distinct categories is key to balancing the scales after an accident. Comparing Key Points Type o..
READ MOREPremises Liability in Louisiana: A Comprehensive Guide to Injuries on Private and Public Property
personal-injury |May 05rd, 2023
No one wants a routine trip to the convenience store to end up at the hospital, but that’s exactly what happened to a shopper in 2016. The customer slipped on some melted ice that had not been cleaned up by employees, fell on her back, and sustained serious injuries. The customer sued the store’..
READ MOREHow New Orleans’ Unique Laws Impact Your Personal Injury Case
personal-injury |April 04rd, 2023
When a New Orleans resident shouts the Cajun French phrase “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” (Let the good times roll!) the expected answer is “Oui, cher” (“Yeah, you’re right.”) If it happens to be during Mardi Gras, and the good times result in a stumble an..
READ MOREHow Comparative Negligence May Affect Your Case
personal-injury |February 02rd, 2023
In 2019, a woman, Gemma Brushett, was injured while crossing a busy street. She claimed that the cyclist, Robert Hazeldean, failed to yield and hit her, causing her serious injuries. However, it was later discovered that the woman was texting and not paying attention to her surroundings at the time ..
READ MORECan I Sue If My Child Was Hurt at School
personal-injury |February 02th, 2023
According to Stanford Medicine, child injuries cause over 12,000 deaths in the United States each year. At least a quarter of these injuries happen on or near school grounds. This statistic is not surprising, given that children spend most of their active time in school. But who is responsible when ..
READ MOREWhat You Need to Know About Car Seat Recalls
personal-injury |January 01th, 2023
In April of 2022, CYBEX recalled around 20,000 car seats because their headrest foam could come loose and create a choking hazard. This kind of news can be alarming for parents, who rely on their car seats to keep their children safe. In this case, CYBEX’s parent company sent seat owners a rep..
READ MOREDeWalt Miter Saw Recall and Examining Defective Tool Injuries
personal-injury |August 08th, 2022
If you’re brave enough to type “table saw injuries” into a search engine, you’ll quickly come to realize that these are some of the most dangerous, or potentially dangerous, tools people use. One study by the National Library of Medicine aggregated information from various databases in order..
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