One way to try to protect yourself financially if you are ever in an accident with an uninsured driver is to purchase uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.The experienced Baton Rouge auto accident attorneys at Simien & Simien may be able to help you obtain...
You may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits if you were injured on the job or diagnosed with a work-related illness or medical condition.However, the process of filing a workplace injury claim is complicated and time-consuming. This is why you should...
Louisiana's right of way laws are in place to keep traffic flowing while keeping motorists and pedestrians safe. All motorists and pedestrians are required to follow these laws, yielding to whichever party holds the right of way.If someone fails to yield the right of...
One of the most common forms of compensation you may be entitled to in a personal injury case is pain and suffering. This refers to the physical and mental pain and suffering caused by your injuries.The monetary value of pain and suffering is difficult to determine,...
The Death on the High Seas Act (DOSHA) provides a legal remedy to family members when a loved one dies on a ship due to its unseaworthiness or his or her employer's negligence. The law allows you to file a lawsuit to attempt to recover compensation for your losses,...
Commercial trucks outweigh passenger vehicles by several tons, which is why a truck accident has the potential to cause severe and potentially deadly injuries. Some of the most common truck injuries are listed below, ranging from head injuries like concussions to...
Our firm is humbled and honored to once again be included in the 2018 Top Lawyers List in Acadiana Profile magazine. The list recognizes the top attorneys in the Acadiana region of Louisiana, also known as the Cajun homeland.Acadiana Profile creates the list by...
Working offshore is one of the most dangerous kinds of employment in the world. One of the most notable examples that shows the dangers of working offshore is the explosion at the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. The explosion killed several...
Simien & Simien is excited to announce that we will be taking part in the 76th Annual Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival in New Iberia on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Stop by our office on 424 W. Main Street at the intersection with Corrine Street where we...
Most employees who are injured on the job are covered by Louisiana's workers' compensation laws. However, if you are a railroad worker, you are covered by the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA).There are key differences between FELA and the Louisiana workers'...
