Crowley Personal Injury Lawyer

Product Liability

Every year, individuals are injured by dangerous toys, defective devices, and recalled vehicles. Product liability holds parties responsible if the following types of defects injure consumers:

• Manufacturing: A manufacturing defect is any defect made during the manufacturing process. Defects may affect a limited number of units, which can make them a hazard to others if they are below industry standards.
• Design: A design defect occurs when something about the original design of a product makes it inherently dangerous.
• Warning: If products do not properly warn consumers about the possible dangers of using the product, this is considered a warning defect.

Dangerous Drugs

In a rush for profits, prescription drug companies may fail to test their drugs properly or to remove them from the market when a problem arises. Dangerous drugs may cause serious side effects, including:

• Death
• Neurological problems
• Worsening of heart conditions
• Strokes
• Blood clots
• Psychological disorders
• Cancer

Companies that manufacture, approve, and sell medicine have a duty to protect consumers from dangerous drugs. In addition, your doctor is responsible for prescribing the right doses of the right drugs and for warning you of possible side effects. If any of these parties breached this duty, an attorney from our firm can help you pursue compensation for the injuries you suffered.

Maritime Accidents

Longshoremen and other employees who work on the waters are subject to maritime law if they are injured on the job. They are not generally protected by the traditional workers’ compensation system like other Louisiana workers. Instead, they are covered under 46 U.S. Code § 30104, more commonly known as the “Jones Act.” This law gives maritime workers the right to file a civil case against their employers when they are injured on the job due to the employer’s negligence. Under this law, workers may be able to recover compensation for injuries they sustain in accidents. These accidents may include:

• Slips and falls
• Explosions
• Boating accidents
• Machine injuries
• Fire or chemical burns

Car Accidents

According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, Acadia Parish experienced 483 injury crashes in 2020. Common causes of motor vehicle accidents include:

• Careless driving
• Texting while driving
• Drug and alcohol use
• Driving while feeling fatigued
• Speeding
• Aggressive driving

If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by any of the above, our team can help you pursue compensation for the damages you sustained.

Premises Liability

Property owners owe a duty of care to their guests to maintain safe property conditions so that no one comes to harm while visiting. Under premises liability laws, property owners may be held liable if visitors are injured on their property. Premises liability accidents may include:

• Dog bites
• Slips and falls
• Trips and falls
• Being struck by an object
• Failure to warn of potential hazards

Wrongful Death

CC Art. 2315.2 allows people to file a wrongful death case if they are a surviving spouse, parent, child, or sibling of the decedent. With this type of lawsuit, you may be able to recover financial compensation for the following damages:

• Medical expenses up to the time of death
• Lost income and support
• Burial and funeral expenses
• Loss of society or companionship
• The decedent’s pain and suffering
• Mental anguish