Archives for July 2013

When a loved one is lost to a New Orleans’ family in an accident, the emotional difficulty of dealing with that loss often is only the beginning of their problems. This is particularly true if that person provided financial support for the family. If a family member died because of the negligence of another party, the […]

Most people in New Orleans have heard that when someone is accused of a crime their guilt must be proved “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Being convicted of a crime has serious repercussions, so, our government has set this high standard of proof for a person to be found guilty. Because personal injury cases are limited […]

While not every minor mistake made by a New Orleans dentist in the course of treatment constitutes dental malpractice, individuals injured by the negligent conduct of – or substandard care provided by – a dentist, dental assistant or oral surgeon may be entitled to compensation. Generally, what is required to prove dental malpractice is governed […]

For most New Orleans personal injury lawsuits, the damages associated with past medical expenses and lost wages are easily calculated and presented to a jury. Determining past economic losses is simply a matter of obtaining all of the relevant numbers and adding them up. But what about individuals who still require medical treatment or have […]

The citizens of New Orleans know how difficult it can be to try to support yourself and your family under difficult economic circumstances. If you are injured and unable to work, supporting yourself can be overwhelming. Fortunately, if that injury was the result of another’s negligence, the injured party often has the right to pursue […]

New Orleans personal injury lawsuits involving the negligent actions of an employee frequently result in the employer bearing legal responsibility for the damages. For individuals who have suffered severe injury, the ability to pursue damages against the employer – who will usually have greater financial resources – can be extremely important. Not all plaintiffs, however, […]

When a personal injury occurs in New Orleans, who caused the accident is not always clear. Often, while someone else may have created a dangerous condition, the injured party also may have put themselves in a position to be injured. Fortunately for the injured person, this does not mean they are completely barred from recovering […]

Personal injury attorneys in New Orleans are well aware that not all brain injuries are caused by being struck on the head during an accident. A violent collision that causes the head of the victim to be rapidly jerked also may cause a brain injury. Because of this possibility, anyone who has been involved in […]