When an employee is injured on the job, he or she may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, if an employer can show that the employee intentionally lied to receive extra reimbursement for a workers’ compensation claim, the employer will not have to pay any benefits that it would…
There are rules involved in the evidence that a court can allow into a case, even when the case revolves around something as small as a bed bug. If a party believes that the rules have been violated, they can appeal the case and have a higher court review the…
Don’t get burned by worker’s compensation failing to pay for your injury. Make sure that you understand what your rights are whenever you file a worker’s compensation claim. Clinton Miley, a firefighter with the Bogalusa Fire Department, suffered from paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) after 19 years on the job. He…
Car accidents are scary. When individuals make the choice to take on a personal injury lawsuit there is a lot of time that goes into those cases. After expending all that time and emotional energy, people want to feel like the verdict they received was fair, or at the very…
Following proper procedure is critical when it comes to preserving your legal rights. While some rules might seem a bit harsh the best lawyers know the rules and will make sure you do not lose your case simply because you did not dot your I’s and cross your T’s. The…
It’s common sense that self defense class instructors should teach the students how to defend themselves and not inflict pain or broken bones while instructing. However some instructors can go overboard while trying to “teach” these skills. The following case out of Lafourche Parish highlights what can go wrong when simulations…
Sometimes you have a run of bad luck. If your injured on the job then not long after you get into a car wreck it can be hard to pinpoint which incident caused your injuries. If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in this scenario make sure you have the…
The possibility of a error during surgery is frightening for any medical patient. But unexpected occurrences during surgery don’t always rise to the level of medical malpractice. The best medical malpractice attorneys know that to pursue claims of negligence expert testimony is mandated. The following case involving a gynecologist based…
When you have developed a medical condition or are injured during the course of your employment, you could be entitled to relief under Louisiana’s worker’s compensation laws. However, you must be able to show that the injury was caused while you were performing your job. Louisiana law requires the injured…
Sometimes going shopping on Black Friday can be dangerous, as Sylvia Scott learned when she went shopping at the Dillard’s Department Store at Esplanade Mall in Kenner, Louisiana and slipped on a plastic sign that had fallen to the floor. A business might be liable for such a misfortune if…