Archives for July 2013

For the most part, the medical practitioners of New Orleans are hardworking, conscientious individuals who make a diligent effort to do their best for their patients. While this does not mean that they never make mistakes, Louisiana’s laws do attempt to protect doctors and other medical providers by placing limitations on when they may be […]

New Orleans personal injury lawsuits can become complicated when medical payments are being made by government-run programs or even, in some cases, private health insurers. This is because, in many cases, these parties may have a right to full – or at least partial – reimbursement for any payments made to treat injuries for a […]

Loss of consortium is a claim for monetary damages made by the spouse of a New Orleans resident who has suffered a serious personal injury. Under Louisiana law, there are seven categories under which a spouse may claim loss of consortium: (1) loss of love and affection, (2) loss of society and companionship, (3) impairment […]

When a New Orleans resident wishes to pursue a medical malpractice claim, Louisiana law requires that the matter be screened by a Medical Review Panel before proceeding. While an adverse opinion from the Medical Review Panel does not bar an injured person from pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit, the opinion of the panel is admissible […]

When a personal injury case in New Orleans is brought to trial, Louisiana law and the specific rules of the court where a trial occurs control how a jury is chosen. While the details regarding jury selection may vary, here are some general rules on how this process occurs. Jury selection starts with a large […]

Dogs are a popular pet in New Orleans. Unfortunately, that means that dog bite injuries are not an unusual occurrence. Should you become injured by a dog, there are a number of steps to consider taking. The most important thing you can do, especially if you are badly injured, is to seek medical care for […]

It is difficult for any New Orleans resident to suffer a loss of income. When this loss of income arises from a personal injury accident, the injured party may seek compensation for lost wages as part of a lawsuit. When doing so, however, he or she must be able to establish the value of these […]

It is not that unusual for a New Orleans personal injury lawsuit to involve more than one defendant. Whether it is a motor vehicle collision caused by the negligence of multiple drivers or an injury caused by another person misusing an already dangerous product, there are several situations in which the actions of multiple parties […]