Car Accidents
The attorneys at Laborde Earles have worked their entire careers to help the victims of car accidents. More than 2 million people are injured in a car wreck each year in the United States, costing a staggering $230.6 billion per year. 90 percent of these incidents are caused by human error and could have been prevented.
Read MoreTruck Accidents
If you or a loved one was injured in an accident involving an 10-wheeler truck, tractor-trailer or “big rig,” you can trust our team to be on your side.Louisiana can be a scary place to drive, with all the traffic and road construction on I -10, the congestion on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, and the sheer number of large trucks on the highway.
Read MoreProduct Liability
Each and every day we use products we believe and trust to be safe and effective – from the medicines we take to the cars we drive. The state of Louisiana has a short and strict timeline for filing lawsuits regarding products liability. You need an expert on your side, who understands the process and the ins and outs of the Louisiana Products Liability Act. Our team has vast knowledge and experience involving general products liability.
Read MorePharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
The laws and liabilities surrounding pharmaceuticals and medical devices are complex and ever-changing. Every day, consumers in the United States rely on pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and they have complete faith these products are safe and effective. Sadly, flawed and even dangerous products make their way onto the market—sometimes with the company’s knowledge—and innocent consumers can get seriously hurt or even die. The attorneys of Laborde Earles have a vast and thorough knowledge to help you in the most complicated cases involving pharmaceuticals, personal care products and medical devices.
Read MoreToxic Torts
Tort comes from the French word, le tort, meaning wrong or fault. A tort is an act or omission of the party at fault that causes injury or harm to another person. The attorneys at Laborde Earles deal with torts that are either intentional or accidental. We have extensive knowledge of tort law and civil litigation. Toxic torts are a specific type of personal injury when the client has been exposed to a chemical or dangerous substance and as a result has caused injury or disease.
Read MoreMaritime Injury
Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, deals with the governing of marine affairs. If you are injured while working on a ship, oil rig, or shipyard, we have the experience to help you get the settlement you deserve.
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation
When injured on the job performing duties related to your employment, you should be eligible for workers’ compensation as you heal from your injury. Our team can help you file or appeal a workers’ compensation claim and get the money you deserve.
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