Personal Injury & Maritime Blog New Orleans LA

Justice Denied

June 2nd, 2023 | Real Estate Litigation

Christopher Jones Fights Back. After 22 years wrongfully imprisoned, he’s seeking the compensation he deserves. Read the full, official press release here – Jones_Press_Release Our justice system isn’t perfect, and that’s all too obvious when...

How A Slip And Fall Causes Head Injuries

March 12th, 2023 | Real Estate Litigation

Slip And Fall Lawyer No matter where a slip and fall accident happens, I understand that you may want to get up as quickly as possible, look around to see if anyone was watching, and...

Don’t Part Ways With Your Business Partner Until You Read This

March 2nd, 2023 | Business Litigation

Starting a new business is always exciting, but unfortunately, partners may eventually discover they aren’t a good fit for each other. The needs of the company may change, or you could simply find your partner...

What is Maximum Medical Improvement?

March 2nd, 2023 | Maritime

When you get injured while working offshore or near a vessel or boat, a term that you may hear is “maximum medical improvement.” While it is a legal term, it is actually a description of...

Why It’s So Important to Build a Paper Trail After a Public Slip and Fall Accident

March 2nd, 2023 | Accidents & Injuries

When someone slips and falls in a private residence, they are likely to pursue compensation through homeowner’s insurance. It’s a very different story if you are hurt in a more public location, however. After a...

The Tricks and Treats of Recent Updates in the Private and Public Works Acts

March 2nd, 2023 | Private/Public Projects

With Halloween just around the corner, the trick-or-treat season may have you feeling both festive and fearful. One thing you need not fear, however, is whether you have been tricked into missing out on recent...

What to Do If You Are Hurt in a Rear-End Accident

March 2nd, 2023 | Car Accidents

Rear-end wrecks are one of the most common types of crashes seen on New Orleans streets and highways, but that doesn’t mean the injuries you may sustain won’t be severe. Neck and back pain in...

Our New Orleans Attorneys Give Back to the Community

March 2nd, 2023 | Accidents & Injuries

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...

Who is at fault when I get rear-ended in a car accident?

March 2nd, 2023 | Car Accidents

Rear-End collisions are the most common type of auto accident, accounting for approximately 29% of all motor vehicle accidents. Many drivers involved in these accidents believe that the driver who caused the collision (the following...

What to Do If You are Hurt by an Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist in Louisiana

March 2nd, 2023 | Car Accidents

Although liability insurance is legally required in Louisiana, there is still a significant minority of drivers who don't have any insurance at all. Those who do follow the law and purchase the minimum liability insurance...