Being injured in a slip and fall accident due to someone else’s negligence may mean that you are entitled to compensation for any damages or financial losses you suffer because of your injury. In Louisiana, there are specific legal rules that are crucial to note as they could affect your case. The most important being the deadline for filing a lawsuit, which usually falls one year after the date of the accident Read More
7 Common Medical Errors That Could Warrant a Malpractice Suit
Doctors and other medical professionals have a great responsibility to their patients to give them the very best care. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. If a doctor makes a mistake that has a damaging effect on their patient’s life, that patient has a right to make a claim against them and seek compensation for their injuries. Some medical errors sadly seem to come up time and time again. Here are some Read More
Know What’s Coming: An Overview of the Types of Damages Available in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
In a personal injury lawsuit, you may be entitled to compensation for any damages incurred. These could include personal injury as well as damage to property or another kind of loss. The different types of damages that a plaintiff may seek fall under two categories, namely compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages are where the injured party receives reimbursement for the harm they have experienced. These Read More
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a type of injury that can cause many different symptoms and side effects. A person with a traumatic brain injury is likely to suffer devastating impacts to their life and rely on friends and family to help them continue to go about daily activities. The consequences of a traumatic brain injury can affect mobility, speech, and even change a person's personality. Brain injuries Read More
Hurt in an Accident? 8 Things You Should NOT Do
If you've been hurt in an accident, your primary concern will be your recovery. However, if your injuries have caused lasting or permanent physical or emotional damage, you’ve had to pay medical bills, you haven’t been able to return to work, or you believe that the accident could have been avoided if it weren’t due to the negligence of others, then you may need to make a claim. If you need to make a personal Read More
Understanding Attorney Fees
When people think of going to an attorney, one of the most common worries is how much it will cost. This is not only because lawyers can be expensive, but also because the ways clients are charged can be confusing. If you have experienced a personal injury and need to talk to an attorney, understanding the different fee options is very important. Hourly with Retainer Most attorney’s fees are based on an hourly Read More
4 Red Flags That Signal Your Case Will Go to Trial
If you are filing a lawsuit because of a personal injury, the chances are that your case will never actually go to trial. This is because the insurance company will end up settling with the plaintiff outside of court most of the time. Settlements can either be a good or a bad thing depending on what the offer actually is. In order to get the best possible settlement offer, you (and your attorney) need to be prepared Read More