Over Fifty Years Of Personal Injury Law Practice
When it comes to clergy abuse cases, one key thing to remember is that religious leaders often have a position of power. Those within the religion consider them to be an authority. They also have a relatively high position in the hierarchy of that religion, granting...
Louisiana families trust nursing homes to care for their loved ones. When that care fails, residents suffer preventable harm. Recognizing warning signs can help families address concerns promptly and preserve key evidence if legal issues arise. Physical injuries often...
Louisiana law allows injured drivers, passengers and pedestrians to pursue compensation when another party's negligence causes a car accident. Yet, recovering damages often depends on proving liability, documenting your losses and understanding the state's insurance...
When a loved one dies in a nursing home, you may suspect poor care played a role. Proving negligence requires more than showing the outcome was tragic. You must connect the facility’s conduct to the death through reliable evidence. A wrongful death claim may involve...
Vehicle collisions often leave behind visible damage, but some of the most devastating injuries occur after the initial impact. When a crash leads to a fire, the consequences can become even more severe for everyone involved. Burn injuries can affect nearly every...
Adult survivors who experienced clergy sexual abuse as children, and parents taking legal action on behalf of their traumatized children, must request specific damages when seeking justice. When asking the courts to grant compensation for the long-term practical...
The unexpected loss of a loved one because of another person’s negligence is traumatic. In some cases, loved ones may want to avenge the decedent’s death. Filing a wrongful death claim is a legal option they have to do this. A wrongful death claim is a civil case...
Those who suffer abuse at the hands of clergy members may try to address the matter privately. A child targeted by one member of the clergy at a church their family attends may have reported what occurred to someone else at the church. Their goal may have been to end...
The effects of clergy abuse often extend far beyond the abuse itself, leaving survivors with lasting emotional pain. When the abuse involves a trusted religious figure, the psychological harm is often deeply tied to faith, identity and a person’s ability to feel safe...
Many people connect vaping lawsuits with severe lung injuries or emergency hospital visits. However, many JUUL and e-cigarette lawsuits also focus on nicotine addiction. This is especially true when teenagers started vaping at a young age. Parents across the country...
