You always want to recover the most compensation possible from your personal injury case. That amount of course depends on the circumstances of the case, including the injuries you have suffered. Recovering the full value of your case doesn’t necessarily mean going to trial, although...
Louisiana is home to numerous young people who enjoy utilizing bicycles as means of transportation. This is common in the New Orleans and Lake Charles areas, and accidents often happen. Bicycles are much smaller than motor vehicles, which makes them difficult to see. The lack...
As parents, we can see that our children are vibrant and full of energy, and sometimes may even see themselves as immune to harm - but the fact is that even children are susceptible to serious injuries in an accident, especially in school where they...
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....
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...
