Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Oct 16, 2018 in Automotive
Distracted driving is a dangerous type of driving behavior that pulls your attention away from safely operating a vehicle and significantly increases the risk of an accident. In fact, approximately nine people in the U.S. are killed by a distracted driver… Read More
Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Sep 24, 2018 in Defective Products
If you suffered an injury due to using a defective product, you may be entitled to pursue compensation against the product’s manufacturer, seller or designer. However, product liability claims can be complex and often require detailed proof that the product… Read More
Surgeons, like all health care providers, have a duty of care to provide quality treatment that ensures their patients’ safety during an operation or medical procedure. When a patient is injured or killed due to a surgeon’s negligence, the surgeon may… Read More
Each year, thousands of employees are injured in work-related accidents. Often, this results in workers suffering lost wages and expensive bills for the medical treatment they receive to heal their injury.
If you are injured on-the-job, it is important… Read More
Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Aug 10, 2018 in Personal Injury
If you are injured by another party’s negligence, it may be necessary to file a personal injury claim to receive compensation from the at-fault party.
However, insurance companies are notorious for paying accident victims less compensation than they… Read More
When a patient is injured due the actions of a health care provider or hospital, he or she may be able to sue the hospital for medical malpractice.
Hospitals are responsible for providing quality treatment to patients and protecting them from unnecessary… Read More
Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Jul 11, 2018 in Personal Injury
A wrongful death arises when a person’s death is the result of another’s negligent, reckless or intentional actions. When this occurs, the victim’s surviving dependents may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party to receive… Read More
Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Jun 28, 2018 in Slip and Fall
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else's property, you may have a claim against the owner if his or her negligence caused your accident. For example, if the owner failed to clean up the spill you slipped on, he or she could potentially… Read More
Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Jun 11, 2018 in Automotive
Although many people may associate car accident claims as being filed by an injured driver, passengers may also be able to pursue compensation after a collision
However, passengers are often unaware about their rights after a car accident. This includes… Read More
Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on May 31, 2018 in Automotive
When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, it can result in the pedestrian suffering serious life-threatening injuries.
To reduce the risk of pedestrian-vehicle accidents, it is important to know and follow Louisiana’s pedestrian safety laws while walking… Read More
