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 …
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 …
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 …
When a loved one slips into senility and their family can no longer provide them the care they deserve, many families look to nursing homes for help. Unfortunately, there are some disheartening statistics surrounding nursing homes and the abuse of the elderly each year. More than two million cases of elder abuse are reported every year, and almost one out …
