If you are a Louisiana resident who recently lost a loved one due to someone’s negligence or misconduct, you may be thinking about bringing a wrongful death lawsuit against the person or entity responsible for your loved one’s death. You also may be unclear about the differences between your suing someone civilly for wrongful death and the state prosecuting him…
There is nothing worse than the thought of suffering an injury at the hands of a medical professional. If you find yourself in this position, you need to learn more about your legal rights. You may find that you can file a medical malpractice claim with the idea of receiving compensation for your injuries and other damages. Of course, there…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration provides tips for Louisiana truck drivers who navigate busy highways. Whether you only pass through doing long hauls on Interstate 20 or you make short runs throughout the state every week, you can help keep yourself and other motorists safe by making precautionary measures a part of your daily routine. First, remember you own the highway. When…
When you hear the term “wrongful death,” you may wonder what exactly this means. At Schwalben Law Firm, we know it is important for you to understand this concept so you know when you need to take action. FindLaw says that wrongful death means that someone’s negligence led to the death. Usually you must prove that your family has been…
Large truck accidents account for a major portion of highway deaths in Louisiana and across the nation. Per the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s most recent statistics, in 2015, 11 percent of highway deaths involved a truck. Of the 3,852 people who died, passenger car occupants made up 69 percent, 16 percent were in the trucks themselves and 15 percent…
It is a well-known fact that large trucks are involved in many accidents across the country every year. Fast highway speeds and the immense size of commercial trucks can create a deadly combination. Truck drivers in Louisiana and elsewhere may also work in stressful and unhealthy situations, further increasing their risk of causing an accident. Smart Trucking points out that…
You may think that some Louisiana drivers have road rage because of the way they drive. However, there is a difference between road rage and aggressive driving. While you may think that actions such as tailgating or failing to signal constitute road rage, this is not the case. The American Automobile Association says that road rage includes sideswiping other cars…
To Louisiana residents like you, the images of doctors, nurses and hospitals may come to mind when you think of medical malpractice. However, this type of wrongdoing can occur at any level of the medical field, all the way from the people who write and recommend prescriptions down to the ones who get those prescriptions filled. According to U.S. News,…
Before filing a lawsuit for medical malpractice, Louisiana law requires claimants to submit to certain prescribed procedures. Only after complying with the requirements of procedural law can a claimant file a lawsuit against a qualified healthcare provider. First, a claimant must send a request to the Division of Administration for review of the claim for malpractice. The request must ask…
You went to the hospital in poor shape. You had been in an accident, and you needed help right away. Instead of being treated immediately, you waited for hours. Finally, after you saw people who came in after you get taken to the back, you asked when you’d be able to see a doctor. The registration desk attendant looked meek…