Airplane Accidents A claim for personal injury may be filed to receive compensation for the physical and or emotional injuries caused by the negligence, recklessness or intentional conduct of another. Each type of injury creates a unique problem and requires different types of evidence to prove. In the case of injury or wrongful death due to an Airplane accident violations of safety practices and air traffic rules and regulations may constitute negligence upon which a lawsuit may be based. Once negligence is established, personal injury laws give injured victims the right to be compensated. Airplane owners and operators have a duty to carefully inspect and maintain aircrafts and may be liable for all damages resulting in their failure to do so. Wrongful death lawsuits attempt to provide a deceased person's relatives with recovery for any wrongful act, neglect or default that causes death. To win a wrongful death suit you must prove that your family member's death resulted from the defendant's negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions. These types of personal injury lawsuits are complicated and there may be several options of how to pursue damages such as a class action lawsuit versus an individual lawsuit.
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Back to the TopBicycle Accidents When it comes to personal injury accidents involving bicycles, there are many factors which must be considered. For instance: who is at fault in the accident? Was the accident a result of a defective product or manufacturing deficiency on the part of the bicycle manufacturer? Were traffic laws obeyed by both the bicyclist and any motorists involved in the accident? What was the weather and road conditions like at the time of the accident? If there is serious property damage or a personal injury involved in bicycle accident it should be treated in the same matter as an automobile accident. Emergency medical assistance should be sought, the police should be called to file an accident report and insurance information should be exchanged between the injured parties. If you have been involved in a serious bicycle accident schedule a
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Back to the TopConstruction Accidents Construction accidents are all too common despite the attempts of the Federal Occupational and Safety Administration to better regulate workplace conditions. Sometimes getting the job done supersedes safety concerns. The construction industry tends to have less on the job training then other industries and less trained supervisory personnel. Additionally the nature of the work itself can lead to accidents. Construction accidents must be reported to OSA and an investigation must be performed when serious accidents occur. The findings of an OSA inspector can be critical in assessing liability. These procedures can be very complicated and Locke Meredith, Sean Fagan and Jeff Nicholson can answer many of your concerns so schedule your
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Back to the TopExposure Accidents Worker's compensation laws help injured employees and employer's in dealing with the problems of health insurance. Benefits under worker's compensation may unfortunately not be sufficient especially in the case of serious long-term complications or permanent disability that occurs from exposure on the job. It may be necessary to look for negligence on the part of the manufacturer of a dangerous or defective product. Improper safety devices or procedures with regard to chemicals storage or use or repeated motions that are not addressed as being a component of the work day in the job description. There are usually complex procedural and medical issues involved when it comes to work exposure, occupational disease that arises out of work exposure may involve multiple, pathological and medical issues. Time loss compensation will probably need to be addressed as well. Immediate action should be taken because all possible evidence needs to be preserved and the parties and physicians needed for collaboration in such a case may move or become difficult to locate. Work exposure claims should be handled by
attorneys who specialize in this complicated area of the law.
Back to the TopHotel Property Injuries If you are a hotel, commercial property owner, or other business you should carry liability insurance covering consumers who become injured on your property. Usually they will carry such insurance in amounts that will compensate for almost any injuries. A broad range of accidents could happen on these premises, including accidental injury from a dangerous physical condition of the premises, accidental injury by an employee of the business, and accidental injury by an employee on or off the premises if the employee was engaged in work-related conduct. If you have been injured on the premises of a hotel, seek medical care immediately, note what you believe to be the cause of the accident, get the names of any witnesses, and consult an
attorney experienced in premises liability cases.
Back to the TopOn the Job Auto Accidents If you are injured in an automobile accident while on the job, you may be entitled to worker's compensation benefits even if you are at fault in the accident. However, if you are not at fault in the accident, you may also have a separate personal injury claim against the negligent driver of the other vehicle. In most states, there are differences between the rights and benefits provided under worker's compensation law and straight personal injury law. If you do decide to file multiple claims it is probably a good idea to use the same
attorney or
law firm for both the worker's compensation claim and the personal injury claim. This can save time and effort on the part of you and the attorney resulting in a more efficient and satisfying outcome for each of your claims. The laws will vary from state to state so consult with an attorney regarding the worker's compensation and personal injury laws in Louisiana.
Back to the TopPedestrian Accidents Most pedestrian accidents involve a collision with an automobile. The pedestrian has little impact protection and may sustain serious injury. A pedestrian who has been injured by a vehicle may have the right to recover money for damages for the party whose negligence caused the accident. Who is at fault is frequently disputed in pedestrian accidents regardless of who was at fault in the accident; victims should seek the counsel of an
experienced lawyer. Proving fault on the part of the driver may be complicated and may require the help of a personal injury attorney. It is generally wise to consult an experienced personal injury law firm as soon as possible. Within the first week, important physical evidence can be lost and witnesses may become hard to find. If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident and need information on how to proceed with a personal injury case,
consult us at Locke Meredith, Sean Fagan and Jeff Nicholson.
Back to the TopPool Accident Unfortunately, many people especially young children, are injured in pool-related accidents every year. Most swimming pool injuries occur because of improperly designed and constructed pools, failure to properly secure a pool from small children and failure to maintain the swimming pool in good condition. When people get hurt in pool accidents, or get sick from contaminated pool water, the owner may be liable for injuries because he or she was careless or negligent. Homeowners are required to have a fence around their in-ground pool. Above-ground pools are not permitted to have a surrounding fence but cannot be easily accessible when not in use. If you have questions regarding liability in swimming pool related accidents,
consult us to discuss your specific situation.
Back to the TopRailroad Workers Accidents Employees of a railroad involved in interstate commerce are protected under a law known as the Federal Employer's Liability Act or FELA. FELA protects railroad employees who are injured in the course of their job. FELA is a fault based system, which means that if you are injured on the job, even the slightest evidence of negligence on the part of the railroad entitles you to recover money damages for your injury. However any award will be subject to redemption if the jury finds that you were at fault in causing your injury. FELA provides for recovery of lost wages and the past and future lost wages, also recovery for pain, suffering and mental anguish, and physical disfigurement. No punitive damages are available through injured railroad employees. The railroad cannot be punished for these types of actions. For more information
contact us at Locke Meredith, Sean Fagan and Jeff Nicholson.
Back to the TopRiver Accidents The river can be home to various types of boats, from the recreational type to dredging boats that keep the river channel open to shipping. The crew of these boats may be injured through the fault of other boaters, workers or equipment failure. Personal injury cases in such instances require the expertise of attorneys who have a working knowledge of the laws that apply to such claims. Workers aboard riverboats and those passengers on personal watercrafts are often exposed to very dangerous conditions. Accidents that can occur include collision with another vessel, capsizing, collision with a fixed object, falling overboard, a fall within the boat, swamping, flooding, a collision with a floating object, being struck by a boat, sinking, grounding and explosion. When injuries aboard working boats occur, a law known as the Jones Act generally applies. The Jones Act is a part of Maritime Law that provides for specific remedies available to the workers from his employer. For more information,
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Back to the TopSlip and Fall Accidents Premises liability, also known as slip and fall, is the area of law dealing with responsibility a home or business owner owes to people on their property. It also applies to the conduct of people employed by the owners. For example, should you fall in a shopping mall or private home, you may be legally owed money for medical expenses and damages from the owner of the property. Most owners carry premises liability or slip and fall insurance. In case of an accident, immediately notify the owner, manager, or person in charge at the time. Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses. If you have been injured, get medical help right away. In order to collect a settlement, you must generally prove negligence on part of the owners or tenants.
Consult an attorney if you have further questions.
Back to the TopWhiplash Accidents Whiplash injury is an injury of the soft tissue, ligaments, and the joint of the cervical spine caused by the neck being forcibly and violently forced forward and then backward or vice versa. A whiplash injury most commonly results from sudden acceleration or deceleration as in an automobile collision. Symptoms of whiplash may include muscle stiffness and swelling, pain and lack of muscle control, medical treatment could last for weeks or months depending on the degree of the injury. For more information about whiplash injuries please
consult an attorney.
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