Families of two workers who were killed in the tragic collapse of a hotel under construction in New Orleans have filed wrongful death lawsuits against the companies behind the construction project.Three workers were killed and many more injured in the partial collapse...
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Month: October 2019
Common reasons for car accidents: are they grounds for a claim?
When you get behind the wheel of your vehicle to head to work or run an errand, you are probably not thinking about the ways that you could suffer harm. In fact, you are likely a safe and cautious driver, and you do all the things you are supposed to do to stay safe....
Can I choose my own doctor for workers’ compensation?
One of the most frequently asked questions about Louisiana's workers' compensation system is "Can I choose my own doctor?" The answer is generally yes, but there are some important limitations.In an emergency situation, you must get medical attention as soon as...
Missed deadline results in $2.3 million malpractice judgment
Timing is crucial in any Louisiana personal injury lawsuit, and that may be especially true for medical malpractice cases. A recent case from another state helps illustrate the importance of deadlines and statutes of limitations.A woman filed a medical malpractice...
Man killed when car hits bicyclist
A man is dead after a car struck a bicyclist on a Calcasieu Parish road one recent night.Police said the accident happened at about 8 p.m. as a 62-year-old man was biking southbound on Old River Rd. in Starks. A man driving a Jeep southbound came up behind him and...
Tragic hotel site collapse shows dangers of construction jobs
The tragic collapse of a hotel under construction in New Orleans recently has renewed attention on the hazards faced by workers every day in Louisiana's construction industry.At least two workers were killed and more than a dozen more were injured when the Hard Rock...
State study: Number of traffic fatalities stayed flat in 2018
For decades, Louisiana's maritime job market has been, if you will pardon the pun, fueled by the petrochemical industry. But in recent years the market has been growing for renewable sources of energy, such as wind power. Will this mean a decline in maritime jobs? Not...
Surgical errors are just part of the story in medical malpractice
The medical malpractice cases that receive the most news coverage tend to be the most dramatic, typically ones involving surgical error. These cases can be horrifying and tragic, but sometimes the focus on these dramatic stories overshadows the public's awareness of...
Intoxication and workers’ compensation
The Supreme Court of Louisiana recently ruled in favor of an injured worker in a case that illustrates some important points in the state's workers' compensation law.The case involved a worker who was injured on the job. His employer had him submit to a drug test the...
Sleepy, cranky drivers contribute to rise in road rage
Are you getting enough sleep? If so, you are one of the shrinking group of people who are not chronically fatigued. However, just because you are sleeping enough does not mean that you do not have to worry about other people's sleep patterns. Being tired does not just...
