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As one can imagine, diving underwater and operating welding equipment poses many dangers, from drowning, attacks from marine life, and the bends. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers must ensure that safety measures are in place to prevent injuries and fatalities. Still, even the most experienced divers can suffer life-threatening injuries …
The manufacturer of the car or the manufacturer of a faulty or defective feature could be financially liable if an autonomous car feature causes a crash. Determining fault is a complex undertaking, though, and can be difficult on your own. A car accident lawyer can help you determine liability and hold the at-fault party accountable …
Whether you will file a first-party vs. a third-party personal injury claim depends on who is responsible for your injury. For instance, in a first-party claim, you sue the party that is directly responsible for your injuries, such as the driver of the car that hit you. In a third-party claim, you sue a party …
Over the past seven years, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers has given away bikes and helmets to deserving children throughout Louisiana communities at its “Bike It Forward’ event. This year, the firm’s “Bike It Forward” event will be held on May 26th from 9:00 – 11:00am at the Lafayette office (1901 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette LA 70508). …
Blues Highway, I-10, and Walker South Road are among the most dangerous roads and freeways in Louisiana. Heavy traffic, driver distraction, and driver error can all play roles in collisions on Louisiana’s roads. If you were hurt in an accident in Louisiana, our car accident lawyers can work with you. We will investigate the accident …
Louisiana has one of the worst records for driving deaths caused by distracted drivers in the entire United States. As WGNO reports, even though overall driving deaths decreased in 2020, likely because of reduced traffic thanks to Covid, the number of fatalities from distracted driving still rose by 12%. Even with fewer people on the …
If you had knee replacement surgery in the past few years, you may have questions about what that could mean for your health. After all, a recalled device can lead to premature implant failure. If this happens, you could be in serious pain and need revision surgery. Here, we will explain everything you need to …
Further increases in high-tide flooding projected over the next 30 years threaten U.S. coastal communities, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). By 2030, rising sea levels could increase the annual national median frequency rate to 15 days. By 2050, that rate could reach 25 to 75 days a year, depending on the …
If you carry the minimum insurance required in your home state of Louisiana and you get in an accident in the U.S. while driving out-of-state, you are still insured. Even if the minimum motor vehicle insurance requirement is different in the state in which your accident occurs, generally, your car insurance covers out-of-state accidents. Getting …
Congratulations to Rowlie John Flores, the winner of Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers’ 2022 Maritime Workers Scholarship. The law firm believes in investing in future talent and awards the $2,500 scholarship to a deserving student who plans to study a maritime-related career. Flores, a recent graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., will attend Tulane University …
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is proud to announce the winner of the 2022 Cancer Scholarship: Maximiliano Castillo! When reviewing our applications, Castillo’s policy brief on carcinogens, developing various types of cancers, and increasing policy regulations stood out. Our firm is proud to support college students who want to further their education. Our goal is to …
Around 11 a.m. on March 24, 2022, an 18-wheeler slammed into a charter bus on I-10 near the Port Allen/Plaquemine exit in West Baton Rouge Parish. This accident took the life of the truck driver, put about 50 passengers on the bus in danger, and closed the interstate for more than five hours. Investigators from …
Retail stores can be more dangerous than you might think, with spills and debris that can lead to accidental slips and falls. If you or someone you love was injured slipping and falling at Walmart, our slip and fall lawyer could help you seek financial recovery of any required medical care. You can also request …
Child safety on the road is a serious matter in Louisiana, and the state imposes strict laws about when a child must be in a car seat. The state also mandates the age and weight at which a child can graduate from a car seat. As a parent, if you were conscientious about car seat …
According to Louisiana law, if a driver is involved in a car accident and leaves the scene without taking responsibility for his actions or sharing specific information with you and local police, they are guilty of a hit and run. Of which, the at-fault driver will face financial penalties and fines from the state. In …
Maritime trade is one of the most essential elements of a healthy world economy, and protection of its workers is one reason that Laborde Earles established our Maritime Workers Scholarship. This year, the $2,500 award goes to Cynthia Olowu, who often goes by her Yoruba name Tenilola. Born and raised in Nigeria, Olowu’s first interaction …
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently alerted users of CPAP machines of a voluntary recall by the machine’s manufacturer. This recall includes specific CPAP machine models and may entitle end-users to financial compensation. If your device is damaged and is part of the recall, we can help you prepare an individual or group case …
Many people often use the terms bodily injury and personal injury interchangeably, but they have different meanings. Bodily injuries involve any type of physical harm or injury that a person suffers. In contrast, personal injuries can include all types of damages that a person sustains in an accident. As a result, when determining bodily injury …
Truck accident settlements and verdicts vary depending on the nature of the accident, the involvement of multiple parties, state-specific laws, and other factors. If you are suffering from losses caused by a truck accident, you can pursue a fair settlement. If this sounds like you or a family member, then our lawyers can defend your …
Worker’s compensation provides benefits for injured workers. Under Louisiana’s workers’ compensation laws (RS 23:1020.1), this program: Provides temporary and permanent disability for injured or sick employees hurt at work Pays the medical expenses and care costs of covered workers Helps workers return to the workforce when possible As a part of receiving these benefits, the …
There is a difference between driving without a license physically on you versus driving without having a valid license. Driving without a license physically in your possession can result in a citation and a fine. However, if you can present a digital photograph or other proof of a valid license, the court may dismiss the …
If you are involved in an accident with an Uber driver, you may be eligible for compensation. You may have been a passenger in the Uber vehicle or another driver or passenger whose car is struck by an Uber driver. Whatever the case may be, you could qualify to seek an accident settlement from Uber …
You may be able to receive compensation through a Lyft accident settlement after suffering injuries in an accident involving a Lyft driver. Financial recovery may be possible whether you were a passenger in the Lyft vehicle or another driver on the road. Once you determine who is at fault for the accident, you can file …
Class-action lawsuits allow negligence victims who suffered similar injuries due to the same party’s actions to team up and take legal action together. These cases often help victims to hold companies accountable when they could not do so on their own. In some instances, class members are identified only after the settlement or court award …
If you suffered injuries in a single-car accident, a third party could be at fault. Not all single-vehicle crashes are caused by the involved driver. Liability could rest with another motorist, a vehicle’s manufacturer, the owner of the roadway, or another entity. What Causes Single – Car Accidents? Anytime we get behind the wheel, various …