When people are injured at work, they expect to be compensated for an extended period. However, worker’s compensation can be hard to recover. So how does a pre-existing injury affect your workers’ compensation claim? The following lawsuit from Metairie, Louisiana, helps answer this question. Sharon Mangiaracina suffered a work-related injury to her shoulder and thumb
Personal injury cases can often drag out for years in a confusing manner. This is especially true when there are disagreements about the proper venue and subject matter jurisdiction. A recent appeal discussed below tackles the challenges of dismissal of actions due to a lack of jurisdiction and the timing requirement of prescription. This case
When injured on the job, your doctor knows best until you get a second opinion. While your primary care doctor may advise you to recover instead of resume working right away, if you get a second opinion that finds you capable of working, that second opinion can trump your primary care doctor’s opinion. In the
When you are injured on the job, it’s not always your employer’s or fellow employee’s fault. If you are injured while working by a third party, there are rules to follow when settling your claims. Following those guidelines is important because if you don’t, you may alter the workers’ compensation benefits owed to you. Below
Large waves and rough seas make boat travel a harrowing experience. But what happens if you are at work and fall out of bed during those stormy seas? Is the captain or company you work for liable under the Jones Act? The following case out of Louisiana helps answer the question; can I recover under
You filed your mesothelioma lawsuit in your home parish, expecting a local trial. Suddenly, you receive notice that the case has been ‘Removed’ to a U.S. Federal Court hundreds of miles away. This isn’t just a change of scenery; it is a calculated legal maneuver by industrial corporations to change the rules of the game.
People rely on public services daily, from fire departments to police officers. But what happens if a public entity is responsible for an injury? Can they be held liable for negligence? A recent case out of Grand Isle, Louisiana, shows how public entities can be shielded from liability for negligent conduct in some circumstances. It
To win a slip and fall lawsuit in Louisiana, you must meet a strict burden of proof defined by Louisiana Revised Statute 9:2800.6 (The Merchant Liability Act). Under this law, it is not enough to show that you were injured; you must prove the merchant was legally negligent. The 3 Elements You Must Prove in
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.