Some professions have a strong association with risk on the job. Firefighters, professional fishermen and construction workers are professionals with a well-acknowledged risk of injury at work. The oil and gas industry also has a reputation of being a very dangerous...
People can get hurt in any profession, ranging from customer service to the medical industry. Most workers, including part-time employees, have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that workers' compensation will protect them if they get hurt on the job. Although...
Pedestrian crashes are among the most severe and dangerous collisions that occur on the modern roads. When a motor vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the vehicle may suffer merely cosmetic damage, if there is any sign that the crash occurred at all, while the pedestrian...
Being in a car accident can have devastating consequences for both your health and your finances. Even once your medical needs are met, you can find it very difficult to climb out of the financial hole you’re in due to the damage to your vehicle, your lost wages and...
There are many lawyers who practice in different areas of law across Louisiana. Personal injury attorneys are quite common, and you may feel at a loss when you realize that you need a lawyer. How do you even go about choosing someone? Many people make the mistake of...
Filing a lawsuit is a common part of the process of recovering damages after a serious car accident. When you get to the point where suing is necessary, you might start feeling nervous about going to trial. Even though you are confident that the evidence and the law...
Before the accident, you likely did not think about what you should look for in an attorney. You may have dismissed the idea as something that would simply not come up. Now that you have injuries and hospital bills, you may start thinking about your options for...
Drivers in Lafayette encounter a number of different dangers while on the roads. They must deal with various types of weather conditions. They also need to be aware of all of the other drivers on the road as well. The actions of other drivers are often the most...
Facing an injury can have devastating consequences. You may be dealing with lasting damage, long-term treatment and missing time from work. In the midst of trying to get better, you also have a pending personal injury case that can feel frustrating. You also likely...
The Louisiana roads are always popular for motorcyclists. With agreeable weather and proximity to events, entertainment and popular spots, this should not come as a surprise. Another issue that should not be surprising is the level of danger that motorcyclists face...