It is always tragic when a loved one passes away, especially when there are children are involved. Death benefits are part of the workers’ compensation system intended to help the surviving family members when someone passes away as a result of an on-the-job accident. However, with the evolving definition of a family, there can sometimes
Recovering Damages Against Louisiana’s DOTD for Unsafe Infrastructure Can the Louisiana Department of Transportation Be Found Liable for a Car Accident?
Getting into a serious car wreck is overwhelming, but navigating the insurance claim process afterward can turn into a strategic battlefield. While a standard rear-end collision between two private drivers usually involves one straightforward insurance policy, matters become infinitely more complex when a crash involves an on-the-clock employee, a delivery driver, or a rental vehicle.
If you are considering filing a lawsuit, it is essential that you file it in the correct venue. Otherwise, the court may lack authority to hear your claim and will not be able to consider the merits of your case. While driving in Terrobonne Parish, Louisiana, Joanna Gilbert had a single car accident on Highway
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If you are injured on the job, it is best practice to inform your employer and supervisor about your injuries. They will likely inform you about possible workers’ compensation to which you might be entitled. Are you still eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits if you tried to hide your injury from your employer? Gary
While involved in a legal dispute, there are strict timelines that must be followed, not only for filing an initial lawsuit, but also for filing any subsequent appeals. However, arguments can arise about what timeline applies to a certain factual situation. Angela Jackson was injured while working at Family Dollar. Jackson filed a claim against
If you are in a car accident and your insurance pays your claim, you likely expect the same thing will happen if you are subsequently in a similar accident. What happens if your insurer paid your prior claim, but tries to deny a subsequent claim? Brandon Forvendel was injured in a car accident. When the
A settlement agreement can be an efficient way of resolving a claim and receiving compensation without a lengthy trial process. However, it is essential to understand what a settlement agreement does and does not cover to avoid surprises down the road if you later try to bring related lawsuits against other parties. Kerry Maggio was
Louisiana Restaurant Held Liable for Unreasonably Risky Stairs Can a business be liable if a patron slips and falls on a wet walkway?
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.