The Need for an Attorney Following a Commercial Vehicle Wreck
When a commercial vehicle is involved in a wreck, the aftermath can be daunting. The legalities are complex, and the consequences severe. An attorney is not just an asset; they are your advocate and guide through a challenging process. Understanding Complex Commercial Vehicle Laws Commercial vehicle laws are a web of federal and state regulations. […]
Tesla Autopilot Death Lawsuit
The Ruling Circuit Judge Reid Scott rejected Tesla’s motion to summarily dismiss a lawsuit accusing the company of causing Jeremy Banner’s death in 2019. In a 23-page ruling, Scott found that Kim Banner’s attorneys presented sufficient evidence to let the case proceed to trial sometime next year. Scott also found that Banner can seek punitive […]
Life care plans in serious personal injury lawsuits.
In serious personal injury cases, a patient’s life expectancy is directly related to the quality of care they receive. While life care plans play a pivotal role in personal injury lawsuits. Above all, they are crucial in cases involving catastrophic injuries, chronic illnesses, or permanent disabilities. Therefore, the best personal injury lawyers know what cases […]
Semi-Truck Accidents: Getting Data from Event Data Recorders
The Event Data Recorder (EDR), often called the “black box,” is a focal point after semi-truck crashes. The device records important information about operations and driver actions right before and during a crash. Therefore, a good injury lawyer will use it for reconstructing accidents, settling insurance claims, and proving liability. What is an EDR? An […]
Louisiana Dram Shop Lawsuits
Can you sue a bar for overserving customers? The answer is different from state to state. The relevant laws are called “dram shop” laws. In Louisiana, bars (or social hosts) are not responsible for overserving people over the age of 21 who leave and hurt or kill themselves or someone else. But if the bar […]
Monetary Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits
What Money Damages Can be Awarded in Personal Injury Lawsuits? The law defines damages as monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff by a court of law in a civil action. Judges and juries can award damages in cases of negligence, if they also find a person or organization is liable for the harm caused to […]
Should you hire a personal injury attorney?
“Personal injury” covers all injuries to the mind or body that are caused by the negligence or recklessness of someone else. They can ruin your life. People who are hurt and suffer personal injuries can file a claim against the person or business who hurt them (or their insurance company) to restore what was lost […]
Louisiana Car Crash Checklist
A car crash can range from inconvenient to devastating. If you are in a car crash in Louisiana, the following checklist can help make sure everyone is safe, that you follow the law, and you get on the road to recovery: Check yourself for injuries after a car crash If you are hurt, call 911. […]
PRESCRIPTION IS NOT WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
The most important decision our clients make often occurs before we’ve ever met them. It is to determine when they seek out legal counsel on an issue of harm. Whether a person decides to call an attorney may seem like the first of many steps in vindicating their rights — and it is — but […]
Symptoms and Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is always serious, even if you were told it was “mild”. The consequences can follow you for the rest of your life and the symptoms may not show up right away. Too often, emergency rooms send TBI victims home without thorough evaluation and the damage continues to progress. TBI can progress […]