- DUI/DWIIn our line of business, unfortunately we often see the effects that drunk driving can have on individuals, families, and communities alike. Fortunately, we’ve seen a decrease in crashes since the launch of our Safe Ride Home campaign in 2009; however, we’re not done until the total number decreases to zero.
- Wrongful DeathWrongful death occurs when the negligent or malicious act of an individual a group of individuals results in death. Wrongful death lawsuits allege that the death in question was attributable to the willful or negligent act of another.
- Traffic ViolationsThe truck driver failed to obey traffic laws. A truck driver can be held responsible if they were speeding, failed to obey posted signs, or were driving carelessly at the time of the accident.
- MurderAccidental death occurs when the death of an individual is ruled to be the result of an accident and not the result of natural causes, murder, or suicide.
- Workers Compensation
- Sexual HarassmentThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. These actions constitute sexual harassment when the conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
- Premises LiabilityLouisiana premises liability laws require that a property owner provide relatively safe conditions to guests or provide warnings of any unsafe conditions. This means that if a property owner fails to do this and an injury occurs on their property, they may be held liable.
- Property DamageThe victim of an automobile accident has thе rÑ–ght to compensation frоm thе person who caused the accident, and car accident attorneys work to secure that compensation for their clients. Victims of auto accidents аlso Ñ an be awarded restitution fоr thеіr economic damages, suÑ h as medical expenses, lost wages, аnd property damage. Non-economic damages — compensation fоr pain аnd suffering, emotional distress, аnd disability — cаn аlso be awarded.
- Personal InjuryDudley DeBosier has a trusted team of personal injury lawyers who have been helping injured people in Louisiana. Subscribe to our personal injury blog today to get firm updates and learn more about legal issues that could affect you.
- Medical MalpracticeThe Baton Rouge medical malpractice lawyers at Dudley DeBosier understand that medical malpractice cases can have a particularly devastating effect on patients and their families.
- Auto Accidents
- Social Security DisabilityYou work hard to earn money to support your family. But when you’re injured or become disabled and can’t bring a paycheck home, you need help. Fortunately, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are designed to aid workers who can’t return to their jobs due to severe medical conditions that are expected to last at least one year or result in death.
- Dog BitesIf you have been bitten by a dog or attacked by another animal, it is important that you seek medical attention right away. Dog bites are known to cause underlying issues such as infections that require immediate treatment.
- Slip and Fall InjuryAs you can see, slip and fall injuries can be costly, painful, and debilitating. When you’ve suffered injuries because of a property owner’s negligence, you have every right to demand compensation for the costs of those injuries.
- Bankruptcy