In the event that a person is found guilty of committing a crime, part of that person's sentence may include jail time. In a recent case, a person serving a jail sentence in Louisiana died of an apparent drug overdose. The deceased's family are citing a personal...
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Vaping may be causing personal injury
On behalf of Chris Villemarette, Trial Lawyer | Oct 1, 2019 | Personal Injury
Vaping has been around for a while in Louisiana. It has been perceived as a method to help adults quit smoking. It has been taken up by a younger generation as being a safer alternative to smoking. The companies who make the nicotine juice used in the devices...
Improper medical treatment can result in personal injury claims
On behalf of Chris Villemarette, Trial Lawyer | Sep 12, 2019 | Personal Injury
Children can be rambunctious, active risk takers. It is in their nature and on occasion it will result in an accidental injury that requires medical attention. Such was the case of a 2-year-old in Louisiana. The child had been playing on a trampoline and fell and...
Fatal personal injury to 3 men; police think driver was impaired
On behalf of Chris Villemarette, Trial Lawyer | Jul 3, 2019 | Personal Injury
Two good Samaritans recently stopped on a Louisiana highway to help a man whose vehicle had become disabled on the roadway. Little did they know, it would be the last act of service they ever offered in this life. The two men, as well as the man they stopped to help...
Personal injury risks at indoor trampoline parks
On behalf of Chris Villemarette, Trial Lawyer | Apr 30, 2019 | Personal Injury
What can be more exciting for children than being invited to a birthday party at an indoor trampoline park? Unfortunately, many parents in Lafayette are unaware of the personal injury risks linked to these facilities. An investigative news team in another state...
Time change and less sleep means more personal injury incidents
On behalf of Chris Villemarette, Trial Lawyer | Mar 20, 2019 | Personal Injury
Lafayette readers understand that Daylight Savings often causes adults to struggle with things such as sleepiness, trouble falling asleep and ongoing drowsiness throughout the day. It is not easy to adjust when the time changes, and the result is that more people are...
Medical malpractice: Doctor accused of withholding medication
On behalf of Chris Villemarette, Trial Lawyer | Feb 19, 2019 | Personal Injury
Most medical professionals in Louisiana want what is best for their patients. The trouble is that, sometimes, their opinion of what is best isn't accurate to what a patient truly needs. The repercussions are not just physical but can be emotional as well. This may be...
Personal injury: Pedestrian deaths up across the country
On behalf of Chris Villemarette, Trial Lawyer | Feb 5, 2019 | Personal Injury
Though walking is often touted as an easy and simple form of exercise, it is not always a safe activity. Louisiana families may be shocked to hear that a recent study showed a sharp increase in the amount of fatalities among pedestrians all over the nation. This...
Many questions as to cause of personal injury accident
On behalf of Chris Villemarette, Trial Lawyer | Dec 30, 2018 | Personal Injury
Highway driving can be stressful. A driver's attention diverted from the road for even a brief moment may lead to tragic consequences. When highway speeds exceed 70 mph, the slightest contact with another vehicle can cause a driver to lose control of a vehicle,...
Mistakes in patient charts may lead to personal injury claims
On behalf of Chris Villemarette, Trial Lawyer | Dec 2, 2018 | Personal Injury
It is not unusual to sit in a waiting room for a considerable amount of time before seeing a Louisiana doctor. Patients may notice receptionists, nurses and doctors passing around dozens of patient charts as they hurry through the appointments. The information inside...
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