Commercial trucks are required to meet strict safety standards. When properly maintained, these vehicles can operate safely on Louisiana roads. But when trucking companies cut corners on maintenance, the consequences can be catastrophic. Brake failures, tire blowouts, and mechanical defects are not just accidents; they...

Driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of serious truck accidents in Louisiana and across the country. When a truck driver is tired, their ability to react, focus, and make safe decisions is significantly impaired, often with devastating consequences. Unlike typical car accidents, fatigue-related...

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...

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...