Car accidents can be scary and traumatic to all involved. Even though you may. not feel hurt in the moment, it is highly recommended that every person get checked out by a medical doctor. The party at fault for the accident is liable to compensate all injured parties for bodily injury and property damage. Injured parties can also claim non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and mental anguish. In instances involving drunk drivers, injured parties may also claim punitive damages. If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car wreck, contact ATJ for a free consultation.

All places that provide public entry are required to keep their premises clear of any unsafe conditions. Premises liability arises when a patron has been injured due to an unsafe condition that the owner of the premises was obligated to prevent, such as a spill that was left without warning or a broken floorboard that may cause a patron to slip.

Specific injuries are mainly consistent with medical malpractice. For example, the doctor operates on your right leg instead of the left leg as discussed in the surgical consult. Specific injuries are generally entitled to recovery for general and special damages. Specific injuries are not limited to medical malpractice. Claims can arise from any particular situation. Book your free consultation to find out if this is a claim you should pursue.

It can be very difficult to lose someone you love due to the negligent actions of another. There is no amount of compensation to replace a loved one. Wrongful death actions are to provide some form of restitution for the family who were either dependent on the decedent or just lost a loved one. Louisiana law provides a hierarchy of those who can pursue this claim, such as a spouse, children, parents, and grandparents. The same will apply for Survival actions except that it is filed on behalf of the decedent if the decedent would have had a claim before passing. If you lost a loved one due to the negligence of another person, book your free consultation to find out if a wrongful death or survival action is right for you.