Schools across Louisiana are meant to provide a safe environment where children can learn and grow. However, accidents still happen, and in some cases, those accidents lead to serious injuries that can impact a child’s life for years. If your child has been injured at school, it’s important to understand this upfront: not every school …
The 10 Most Common School Accidents (and What New Orleans Parents Can Do Next)
When your phone rings from the school office, your stomach drops. Most days, it’s a minor issue. But sometimes a child is hurt—and families are left scrambling for answers about medical care, missed school, and who (if anyone) is legally responsible. While every case is different, certain school injuries happen again and again across the …
Our New Orleans Lawyers Give Back to the Community
Posted on Mar 24, 2021 Scott Vicknair, LLC has a strong commitment to bettering our local and the national community. We take a large amount of pro bono cases, typically on referral from mental health professionals, other legal professionals, or social service professionals. We also regularly advocate for community-based non-profits seeking to effect systemic change. Above and …
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Liability
With 250,000 people dying from sudden cardiac arrest annually, the topic of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) is becoming more relevant to the news media. An AED can save the life of someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest if used within minutes of onset. For every minute a defibrillator is not used during a sudden cardiac arrest, …
The Role of Negligent Hiring Practices in Commercial Truck Accidents
When a driver loses control of an oversized vehicle weighing tens of thousands of pounds on a highway, extreme injuries and even wrongful death are clear possibilities. That’s why trucking companies are legally required to provide a certain duty of care in hiring and training practices. Unfortunately, sometimes cargo transportation providers cut corners during this …
Strong Advocates for Louisiana Injury Victims
People are injured every day in auto accidents and, unfortunately, many are not properly compensated. It takes an experienced New Orleans personal injury attorney to be able to effectively pass through the maze of obstacles set up to prevent you from compensation. You’re in the right place. The attorneys at Scott Vicknair, LLC can provide …