Maritime Law Vs Workers’ Compensation

Getting hurt at work changes everything in an instant. But here’s something most people don’t realize: where you were working when the injury happened matters just as much as what happened to you. If you’re part of Louisiana’s maritime industry, you’re playing by completely different rules than someone who got injured at a land-based job. […]

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9 Common Errors In Premises Liability Cases

Premises liability cases involving injuries on someone else’s property are notoriously difficult to win. Property owners and their insurance companies fight these claims aggressively, and small mistakes can destroy otherwise valid cases. Our friends at Yearin Law Office discuss how preventable errors cost victims compensation they deserve for injuries caused by dangerous property conditions. A […]

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Dog Bites On Public Property In Louisiana

You’re walking through a park when a dog breaks away from its owner and attacks you. Or maybe you’re jogging on a public sidewalk and an unleashed dog charges. These situations happen more often than they should, and they raise an important question: can you actually pursue compensation when the attack didn’t happen on private […]

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Brain Injuries And Emotional Changes

A brain injury doesn’t just affect your body. That’s what surprises most people. You might heal from the visible wounds while dealing with something far more unsettling: you don’t feel like yourself anymore. Many survivors of traumatic brain injuries discover their emotions work differently now. Their personality shifts. Behaviors change in ways that feel foreign […]

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Barge Worker Rights On Louisiana Waterways

Working on a barge along the Mississippi River or through Louisiana’s intricate waterway system comes with serious risks. You know this already. When you’re injured on the job, understanding which laws protect you can make the difference between a fair recovery and struggling to pay medical bills while you heal. Who Qualifies As A Barge […]

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What Is Mediation And How Does It Work In Family Law?

Mediation is a voluntary process where a neutral third party helps divorcing couples or parents in custody disputes reach agreements without going to trial. The mediator facilitates discussions, helps identify common ground, and guides parties toward solutions they both can accept. Unlike judges who impose decisions, mediators help you craft your own agreements. Our friends […]

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Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuits

No legal remedy can truly compensate for losing a loved one. The emotional pain of that loss persists regardless of any court judgment or settlement. However, when someone’s death results from another party’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing, the law provides a path for families to seek accountability and financial recovery. Wrongful death statutes exist in […]

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Can You Reopen A Catastrophic Injury Case If Complications Develop

You’ve settled your catastrophic injury claim. The paperwork’s signed. Money’s in your account. Then, six months down the road, everything changes. New complications nobody saw coming. Your condition takes a turn for the worse, and that settlement suddenly doesn’t look like nearly enough. Settlement Agreements Are Final As a Baton Rouge catastrophic injury lawyer can […]

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The Real Cost Of Living With A Traumatic Brain Injury

As a Baton Rouge brain injury lawyer knows, when someone suffers a traumatic brain injury, the immediate medical bills are just the beginning. The true financial impact unfolds over years, sometimes decades. We’ve represented countless TBI victims in Louisiana, and we’ve seen firsthand how these injuries drain savings accounts and reshape entire family budgets. Initial […]

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How Rideshare Insurance Works When You’re Injured As A Driver

Driving for Uber or Lyft creates insurance complications that most drivers don’t understand until they’re injured in a collision. Coverage depends on what you were doing the exact moment the crash occurred, and gaps between policies can leave you without adequate protection for medical bills and lost income. Our friends at Disparti Law Group handling […]

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