Tag: personal injury
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Why Hire a NOLA Injury Attorney For Your Injury Claim?
When you suffer injuries in any kind of accident in the greater New Orleans area, there can be a temptation to think that you can handle the personal injury claim process on your own and recover financial compensation without having to pay a lawyer. The primary problem with this belief, however, is that many people…
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4 Ways Personal Injury Lawyers Help Victims
When a person is injured in any kind of accident, there will often be some immediate questioning of whether an attorney is really needed or not. In some cases, victims believe that fault is clear-cut and that obtaining compensation should be easy. The truth, however, is that lawyers provide a valuable insurance policy in most…
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When Can Victims Recover Compensation for Swimming Pool Injuries?
While most people associate swimming pools with fun in the sun, it is important to know that swimming pools are commonly one of the most recurring elements of lawsuits based on what is known as the attractive nuisance doctrine. An attractive nuisance is typically some kind of dangerous condition on a person’s property that could…
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The Dangers of Drunk Boaters
Driving a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not only illegal, it’s inherently risky. Drunk boating accidents are especially dangerous because passengers are typically not wearing a safety belt and the boat can be traveling at high speeds. This is such a widespread issue that the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and…