Baton Rouge Personal Injury Attorney Archives

02 Dec 22

Understanding Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Baton Rouge

An accident can happen in an instant, and afterward, your life will be forever changed. When an accident is so severe that your loved one does not survive it, you will mourn them for the rest of your life. In these instances, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit to…

The Importance of Black Boxes in Truck Accidents

November 25, 2022
Rusty Messer
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A truck accident is an extremely scary experience. Tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and other commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when they are fully loaded with cargo. Compare that to the mere 4,000 pounds passenger cars usually weigh, and it is easy to see the immense damage trucks can do…

What is OSHA’s Record-Keeping Standard for Employee Exposure?

November 18, 2022
Rusty Messer
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When many people first think of the phrase “OSHA record-keeping,” they may often first think of the log of occupational injuries and illnesses that are required under OSHA’s 29 CFR104 rule. However, the agency has another record-keeping standard as well. This guideline does not involve the collection of statistical data,…

Baton Rouge Truck Accident Update

November 10, 2022
Rusty Messer
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Shreveport Man Dies A 48-year-old Shreveport man died on November 3rd on I-20 at Louisiana Highway 577 near Waverly in Madison Parish. A dump truck driven by Frederick Russell apparently left the roadway and ran into a nearby overpass. No other vehicles were involved. I-10 Shut Down I-10 West was…

22 Oct 22

Does Rental Car Insurance Pay in an Accident?

Car rental insurance is not mandatory for car renters to obtain in Louisiana. However, specific rules regarding the applicability of liability, coverage, and responsibility on bodily injuries and personal damages claims for car rentals are laid out in Louisiana Civil Code 22:1296. As a car renter, it is crucial to…

08 Jan 22

What You Need to Know About Worker’s Compensation in Louisiana.

Under Louisiana state law, employers are required to have worker's compensation insurance or would have to be approved to self-insure. And generally, an employee who is injured in the workplace, or performing their official duties on behalf of the employer, is eligible for worker's compensation without regard to who is…

01 Jan 22

Slip and Fall and Other Premises Liability Claims in Louisiana

Being a party to a slip and fall or a premise liability case poses severe financial and medical consequences. Even a slight fall could cause substantial injury to specific individuals.

29 Nov 21

Medical Treatment After an Accident

Although some of the injuries are obvious, there are also a lot of injuries that are not easily observed or physical in nature. Therefore, it is essential to seek medical attention after the accident and seek follow-up medical evaluation if new symptoms arise or your condition worsens even after your…

16 Nov 21

Will a Mediation Settle My Car Accident Case?

In this process, a mediator, the independent 3rd party assisting the parties to a lawsuit, helps narrow the issues in a case to determine what points the parties are really in disagreement about.

05 Nov 21

Will My Car Wreck Case go to Court?

An overwhelming majority of civil lawsuits, including automobile accident lawsuits, do not go to trial. Instead, most automobile accident cases are settled between the parties outside of the courtroom.