One of the key concepts in personal injury law is known as restitution. The goal of a personal injury lawsuit is to make someone whole again after they have suffered a loss. This is why part of a personal injury claim consists of calculating damages: The injured must...
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Month: July 2019
Are men or women more likely to be injured in a car crash?
Who is more likely to be injured in a car crash, a man or a woman? It is not easy to answer this question. Men make up a large majority of the individuals who are killed in fatal motor vehicle accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 26,380...
Workers’ compensation benefits for mental injury
Accidents can happen in all kinds of workplaces, and they can lead to all kinds of injuries. Many workers may not know that the Louisiana workers' compensation system can provide benefits for mental as well as physical injuries that happen in the course of the...
Understanding the medical malpractice damages cap
It's no secret that medical care is getting more expensive all the time. When a patient is injured through negligent medical care, the cost of treating the new problem can be enormous. And yet, Louisiana law places a cap on the amount a plaintiff can recover in a...
What are the four most common construction workplace injuries?
Driving through a construction zone during congested rush hour traffic can be frustrating to say the least. However, no one can deny that construction workers perform very necessary services in Louisiana. They repair our roads and other infrastructures, erect...
One dead, another injured in fishing boat accident
The 70-mile-long Calcasieu River stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the major petrochemical hub, Port of Lake Charles, Louisiana. People fish on the river, and the river it is an important part of commerce in the state. But, as one recent fishing boat accident...
Who is eligible to file a wrongful death claim in Louisiana?
Summer fun at the beach on a road trip or at a party can soon turn to tragedy if an accident occurs. A slip-and-fall, a sporting accident, a car crash or any other negligent or intentional act that leads to a person's death can cause the victim's survivors to suffer...
With crashes, the stakes are higher when motorcycles are involved
With summer weather in full swing, you may have already taken the cover off your bike and began preparing it for travel on Louisiana roads. The feel of the breeze on your face and the excitement of hitting the open road on two wheels can be a freeing feeling, one that...
Fourth of July weekend can be deadly for Louisiana motorists
On the Fourth of July, people attended parties, watched fireworks, went to parades and festivals and more. However, because so many people are traveling during this time of the year, the Fourth of July weekend sees a significant number of car accidents. According to...