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Pursuing a Wrongful Death Claim With AED Litigation

Sudden deaths from heart attacks are painful for families who must suffer through losing a loved one. They will wonder if anything could have been done. Federal and state governments believe there is and have backed laws that promote the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which shock an erratically beating heart and restore it ...

AED Malfunction and Personal Injury: What You Need to Prove as a Plaintiff

You are the plaintiff when you are injured in an accident and try to recover money by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the person who caused it. The person or persons you accuse of causing your injuries are the defendants. As the plaintiff, the burden of proving the defendant was negligent and you were ...

Understanding AED Regulations and the Good Samaritan Law

Good Samaritans are people who jump in when a catastrophic accident or a sudden cardiac arrest occurs and there is no medical professional around. In some cases, they may perform CPR on an injured or compromised person, or in the case of a heart attack, use an automated external defibrillator (AED) to administer an electric ...

The New Orleans Super Fog Pile Up: A Tragic Reminder of Road Safety

On October 23, 2023, tragedy struck on Interstate 55 near New Orleans. Due to dense fog and limited visibility, a total of 158 cars were involved in a massive pile up that left multiple people injured and 7 people tragically dead. While the accident is still under investigation, it is a stark reminder of why ...

Common Offshore Injuries in New Orleans

It’s considerably limitless as to what kind of injuries you may face on the water, which is why having an offshore injury lawyer is essential to properly evaluating your individual situation if you were involved in an accident. Whether for sport, work, or any other reason, being out at sea is treacherous and unpredictable. An experienced ...

Benefits of a New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer

A personal injury attorney can provide you with the legal help you need – and the professionals at Scott Vicknair are standing by to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. Personal injuries come in all shapes and sizes, and it can be overwhelming to see your medical bills stacking up while you’re still trying to ...

Common Personal Injuries in New Orleans

Injured in an accident you didn’t cause and facing financial repercussions such as lost wages, mounting medical bills, and other expenses? You’re not alone. People are injured by other people’s negligent (or intentionally malicious) actions every day in Louisiana, and unfortunately, many victims don’t receive the compensation they deserve from those responsible. Don’t get left ...

What Does “Maintenance and Cure” Actually Mean for an Injured Seaman?

Offshore work is a particularly dangerous line of employment that comes with a high risk of injury. To offset the very real possibility of being hurt on a vessel, there are laws in place to protect workers who suffer accidents at sea. Unfortunately, those laws use archaic terms like “maintenance” and “cure” that aren’t exactly clear to ...

Congratulations to the Lawyers Recognized Among the Top Lawyers in Louisiana for 2018

We are pleased to announce that David Vicknair has been selected for the 2018 Louisiana Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. This annual list is compiled in order to offer a credible, diverse, and comprehensive listing of outstanding attorneys, researched by a reputable agency. It serves as a resource for both attorney referrals and for potential ...