Blog - Page 4

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

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 particular can keep you from returning to work after this type of accident. If you’ve been hurt in a rear-end ...

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 ...

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

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 may have picked the cheapest option. That means the other driver’s policy is unlikely to fully cover your medical bills ...

How Can A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Strengthen Your Personal Injury Claim?

A vocational rehabilitation counselor can be a vital expert necessary to help outline and bolster your damages associated with a car accident and your personal injury claim. Typically, a vocational rehabilitation counselor can be an asset to your personal injury litigation team by itemizing out the expected future cost of medical treatment associated with your ...

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, ...

5 Common Reasons People File For Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy is often a last resort for homeowners and business owners alike. Unfortunately, the number of people filing for bankruptcy in the U.S. is steadily rising. We’ll explore five of the common reasons why people file for bankruptcy according to a Peoria, IL bankruptcy lawyer with our friends at Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols. ...

Look Out for These Common Slip and Fall Hazards

No one expects a quick trip to the gas station or a night out to a concert to end with a severe injury from a slipping accident, but it happens more often than you may realize. When walkways and staircases aren’t maintained by property owners, it’s only a matter of time before a visitor, employee, ...

How to Protect Yourself Financially After a Head-on Collision

One of the most dangerous types of vehicle wrecks, head-on accidents may see victims striking the dashboard or even ejected entirely through the windshield. To pursue the compensation you deserve after a head-on crash, you need to thoroughly document your injuries and work with an attorney to find the liable party. How Head-on Collisions Occur ...

Basics of the Jones Act for Offshore Injured Workers

If you are a Louisiana resident who makes your living on the water, severe injury and death on the job are realistic prospects you must prepare for potentially occurring. Most offshore injuries are a reality to Louisiana’s residents who work offshore because of the inherent danger of the job. The Jones Act is intended to ...