Everyday two construction workers die of work-related injuries in the United States. One in five workplace fatalities are construction-related. The top causes of construction-related fatalities are falls, struck-by an object, electrocution and caught between objects. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for an employee to sue their employer for on-the-job injuries other than using the workers’ compensation system. Sometimes, the owner of the …
One of the scariest parts of Halloween is the rise of drunk driving. Many people are putting together their costumes and preparing for a fun-filled night of Halloween activity. However, you should never be the subject of a scary and spooky scene! Make sure that you and your loved ones are safe this Halloween by refraining from driving under the …
Every day, thousands of people google “personal injury lawyer near me.” If you have been injured because of someone else’s carelessness, you can usually seek compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance company, by filing what’s called a third-party claim. After establishing that the defendant is the one responsible for your injuries, you will also need to present evidence of all …
There are many reasons to know a good defective product lawyer. Pepperidge Farm is voluntarily recalling more than three million packages of goldfish crackers over salmonella contamination. Mondelez International also issued a voluntary recall of 16 varieties of its Ritz cracker products because of the similar concerns over salmonella. The FDA has been investigating, but so far there is no evidence …
Filing an insurance claim is not all you have to do after property damage. Many people think you file your claim and simply wait for your losses to be reimbursed fairly and quickly. As far as property insurance goes, you pay a premium to protect your property and reasonably expect any claim to be reimbursed in full. You may be …
Safety on the road usually entails seatbelts for adults, but what about toddlers? Many parents worry about rear facing car seats because of the reaction of their child. Infants often cry which leads to a frustrated car ride. If you’re like a lot of parents, you’re counting down the days until you can put your child in a regular forward-facing …
Workers’ compensation is a controversial topic. Louisiana has a strong workforce. With more jobs, there are more workplace injuries. When it comes to workplace injuries, that’s where a Workers’ Compensation Attorney steps in. Since our economy is made up of so many manual labor jobs, there are many opportunities for injury in Louisiana than in other states. When it comes …
