Compensation of a maritime injury in the course of his or her employment is driven by a number of factors. For purposes of determining appropriate compensation for a maritime injury, workers fall into two groups. The first group consists of "seamen" employed by a United States-flagged...
If you are on someone else’s property, either at their specific invitation or as a member of the public on property open to the public, the property owner is obligated to maintain safe conditions on that property. If safe conditions aren’t maintained and you are...
Working in the construction industry can be very dangerous and may involve working with heavy machinery, on high roof-tops or structures, or in other hazardous circumstances. In these hazardous working conditions, the worst can happen in the blink of an eye. Work-related construction injuries tend...
Dealing with a worker's compensation claim can be very difficult. A worker's compensation claim occurs when you are the victim of a workplace injury or illness that occurred as a result of your activities in the course of your employment. Common problems arising from a...
Contact from chemical exposure can be dangerous and lead to bodily harm that can cause an array of negative health effects. How the exposure to these chemicals affect your body can vary based on length of exposure and how sensitive you are to the chemical....
The 14th District Court in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana has made Citgo turn over previously concealed investigation documents related to its 2006 hazardous waste spill. The ruling occurred in the consolidated cases of Arabie et al vs. Citgo Petroleum and Biddy et al vs. Citgo Petroleum....
If you have qualified to receive disability benefits under Social Security, there are, along with your rights, some responsibilities that must be met in order to effectively move the process along. For starters, let's address the question of when you will be receiving payment for your disability....
A collision between a smaller vehicle and an 18-wheeler can have devastating results and cause extensive injuries. If you are involved in an 18-wheeler accident, our experienced personal injury attorneys at Baggett McCall will work with you and conduct an extensive investigation to assess the circumstances...
On May 30, 2014 the 14th Judicial District Court in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana found in favor of 45 Baggett McCall clients in their suit against Georgia Gulf Lake Charles, LLC. Baggett McCall represented them in their suit against Georgia Gulf for damages caused...
On June 20, 2014, the 14th District Court sitting in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana found that the plaintiffs in the consolidated cases of Arabie et al vs. Citgo Petroleum and Biddy et al vs. Citgo Petroleum, represented by Wells Watson and Jake Buford of Baggett McCall,...
