construction accident attorney

The Importance of a Construction Accident Attorney

A construction accident attorney is not always necessary, but in many cases: it’s dire. In the midst of a construction injury, your head is probably spinning. If you have been asking yourself the questions “should I hire a lawyer?” the answer depends on your situation but most of the time the answer is yes. Maybe you need some convincing. Just …

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What to Do if You Have Been Involved in a Ridesharing Accident

Do you know what to do if you have been involved in a ridesharing accident?  More and more people are using ridesharing services every day. As more people utilize these services, more problems are becoming apparent. 15% of adults in the US have used a ridesharing app, and of those, 17% use them on a daily basis. With this wide …

nursing home abuse

Nursing Home Abuse Expected To Decrease Due of New Law

Nursing Home Abuse has been a big issue in the last 10 years. A new bill signed into law in Louisiana on May 31st now allows the family (or guardians) of individuals in nursing homes to install cameras in their rooms. The consent of the nursing home, as well as anyone the patient is sharing their room with, would be …

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Four Common Questions You May Have After Filing An Insurance Claim

Filing an insurance claim is not all you have to do after property damage. Many people think you file your claim and simply wait for your losses to be reimbursed fairly and quickly. As far as property insurance goes, you pay a premium to protect your property and reasonably expect any claim to be reimbursed in full. You may be …

auto accident lawyer

What NOT to Do After a Car Accident

Nobody ever wants to be involved in a car accident. No matter how cautious your driving is, it doesn’t protect you from the person who went through the red light at the intersection. If you have been involved in an auto accident in Louisiana, Douglas McGinity is an experienced auto accident lawyer who will work with you to reduce your …

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FDA warning against Benzocaine teething 

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an FDA warning to consumers and sent letters to the manufacturers to stop using over-the-counter teething products that contain benzocaine. This is not the first warning about benzocaine from the FDA. In 2011, it estimated there had been more than 400 cases of benzocaine-associated cases. Parents can use the products to temporarily …

Romaine Lettuce Recall

Illnesses linked to deadly E. coli in romaine lettuce are continuing to rise, with 28 additional people found to have been sickened by the bacteria since last week bringing the total to 149. As of this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that people in 29 states have fallen ill from consuming tainted lettuce. The advisory includes …

workers compensation

When You Need A Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Workers’ compensation is a controversial topic. Louisiana has a strong workforce. With more jobs, there are more workplace injuries. When it comes to workplace injuries, that’s where a Workers’ Compensation Attorney steps in. Since our economy is made up of so many manual labor jobs, there are many opportunities for injury in Louisiana than in other states. When it comes …

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Louisiana Roads

It’s no secret that car insurance rates in Louisiana are higher than other states. In fact, Louisiana is the fourth-most expensive state to insure your car behind Michigan, Montana, and New Jersey. These insurance rates are blamed on a high number of wrecks resulting in higher claims costs. It might not surprise you that Louisiana is also known for having …