Personal Injury Blog
While every personal injury case is unique, prevention is always preferable to litigation. Safer, more conscientious communities is the name of the game — and the team at Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik is here to help. In this blog, we’ll debunk common myths, share uncommon insights and generally offer information designed to protect your rights.
Consider this a primer for pending legal questions. While not a replacement for an official consultation, we will touch on topics sure to interest you. Want a topic covered? Contact us!
Understanding Mass Tort Law Today
From defective medical devices to toxic exposure and consumer fraud, these complex cases require experienced legal guidance. Check out our recent blog to learn how mass tort law works—and why it could be the right option for you.
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run in Louisiana
Whether you have been involved in a hit-and-run or you need to understand the legal implications beforehand just in case, knowing your rights and responsibilities can make all the difference.
Medical Misdiagnosis: Do You Have a Case?
When a patient visits a doctor with a medical concern, they expect the doctor to listen carefully, ask the right questions and take the necessary steps to determine what may be wrong. In turn, the law recognizes that doctors have a professional duty to follow an accepted standard of care when diagnosing patients.
What Should I Do if My Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied?
Injured on the job and facing mounting medical bills—but the insurance company refuses to approve your claim? Here’s what you need to know about workers’ compensation to move your case forward.
How the Jones Act Protects Louisiana Seamen
For the majority of workers in the US, workers’ compensation exists to cover medical bills and lost wages if an accident or injury occurs on the job. However, this protection does not typically cover those who work at sea. That’s where the Jones Act comes in.
Suing for Mold Exposure at Work: What You Should Know
Mold at work could be more than just an unpleasant nuisance—it can be a serious health hazard. What’s more, employers are responsible for maintaining a safe workspace and may be held liable if mold growth remains unremediated.
What Does an Airplane Accident Attorney Do?
You don’t have to be involved in a plane crash to suffer an injury that warrants legal support. From boarding accidents to in-air mishaps, learn more about airline liability for passengers—and how an airplane accident lawyer can help your case.
How the Railway Labor Act Impacts Rail Workers
More and more, we’re seeing the threat of labor strikes on the horizon. First, with screen actors. Then, with video game professionals. And now, with airline employees. You may be surprised to learn, though, that the Railway Safety Act actually makes the strike process much more difficult for workers in the public transportation and logistics sectors.
Louisiana Law: Mass Tort Versus Class Action Lawsuits According to the Pelican State
All 50 states provide for both Mass Tort and Class Action litigation, but the specific procedures and requirements for each can vary significantly depending where your incident took place. In Louisiana, the legal system is uniquely rooted in civil law rather than common law, impacting the difference between mass tort and class action cases and how they are handled.
