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Workers who sustain serious injuries from on-the-job accidents have access to several sources of money to help them cover their medical expenses and lost income. Filing a claim for workers’ compensation is usually the first step, but the amount offered by workers’ compensation is not always enough, especially if the injuries are so serious that… Read More
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Plaintiffs Afflicted with Cancer from Exposure to the Weed Killer Roundup Receive Big Settlements
In the last year, two plaintiffs have been awarded damages in highly publicized product liability lawsuits related to Roundup, a weed killer made from glyphosate, a carcinogenic compound. These two lawsuits are just the latest in an ongoing controversy over the safety of commercial weed killers. The cases have had far-reaching results. For example, the… Read More
Affordable options to payday loans
If you’re strapped for cash until your next payday, you may be tempted to take out a payday loan. This shortterm loan comes due on your next payday. You give the lender a personal check for the amount you borrow plus the fee charged for the loan. The payday loan company then gives you cash… Read More
Don’t rely on these myths about airline prices
Over 2.5 million people fly in and out of U.S. airports daily on over 43,000 flights. Options for air travel are many, and to find the right price for your travel budget can seem overwhelming. Tips shared by friends and found on the Internet promise better ticket prices, but they aren’t always the best route… Read More
Houma Today Editorial: Louisiana’s Lenient Seat Belt Laws Place Drivers and Passengers at Increased Risk of Suffering Serious Injuries in a Car Accident
Part of the appeal of living in Houma is how, despite how the city has grown in recent decades, you are only a short drive away from peaceful countryside or unspoiled wilderness. Even if you learned to drive in the city, you probably know someone who learned to drive on Louisiana’s country roads, probably before… Read More
Private actions in the courts promote safety and responsibility
Our civil justice system gives private citizens who have been harmed the right to make a tort claim for damages and have a judge or jury decide their case. Just as you can take a person to court for what they owe you under a contract, you can also ask the court to make someone… Read More
Time is of the Essence When Filing Claims Related to Work Injuries and Occupational Diseases
When you hear the term “statute of limitations,” it is understandable that you will probably think about a long period of time, at least a few years. Perhaps creditors send you repeated notices asking you to pay overdue bills, and you may hope that the statute of limitations will run its course, and the creditors… Read More
How to Prove Emotional Distress
It is easier to quantify the dollar value of some things than others. If 10 people each buy $100 of beignets from different bakeries, they will probably each end up with a similar haul. Likewise, the differences between a $100 haircut and a $20 haircut are predictable; the $100 haircut takes place in a luxury… Read More
Car Accidents Involving Bicycles
Bicycle accidents are far too common in Louisiana. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents often turn deadly. If a cyclist is injured because of a negligent driver, then the cyclist is entitled to compensation. If a cyclist is killed because of a negligent driver, then the cyclist’s loved ones can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Examples of Bicycle… Read More
When a computer decides your damages
Many insurance companies rely on automated computer programs to decide how much they think your damage claim is worth when you have been injured in a car wreck. Using a computer program to determine settlement amounts simplifies the claims process for the insurance company. But the computer program is not designed to work in your… Read More
