Louisiana boat owners have good reason to be wary when hurricane season is on the radar. A devastating wind or surge of water up the Gulf of Mexico can cause incredible damage to boats still in the water. So how can a Louisiana resident handle the situation? According...
Year: 2018
Could a prescription drug be a defective product?
You expect your drugs to solve your illnesses, or at least have the potential to do so. However, defective prescription medication is worse than ineffective: it does not have the ability in the first place to give you a chance at a healthier life. However, determining...
What to do if your teen is caught with drugs
If you receive the news that your teenage child is using illegal drugs, you are probably feeling a flurry of emotions. It is normal to feel anger, confusion and even shame when your kid has a drug abuse problem. This can be a scary time in your life, but it is...
Finding the truth about medical providers
Louisiana medical providers — and the businesses they work for — wield significant power in their communities. They are often wealthy, respected people and businesses. Furthermore, medical procedures typically have an element of risk. Sometimes this...
Car accidents – the leading cause of traumatic brain injury
Anyone who has ever had a bump on the head knows that it can be scary when what follows is a massive headache, nausea and vomiting. Those who have visited a Louisiana emergency room following an incident like this have likely heard they had a concussion or a...
The long-term dangers of transvaginal mesh
At & Associates in Louisiana, we know that a malfunctioning medical device can wreak havoc in your life. While transvaginal mesh is not a medical device per se, it, too, can “malfunction” and cause you a good deal of pain,...
Serious injuries can take the fun out of watersports
If you are looking forward to enjoying a day of fun on Lake Charles or out in the Gulf, you do not anticipate having to deal with accident injuries. It pays to be careful, however, because ankle, spine and head injuries are all too common in actions associated with...
Health conditions doctors commonly misdiagnose
When you visit your Louisiana doctor, you likely want to feel confident that he or she will be able to assess your symptoms accurately and render a precise diagnosis about your condition. Regrettably, however, even physicians are not immune to error, and when doctors...
Thinking beyond class action for product liability
Like many Louisiana residents, you probably have a good grasp of the concept of product liability. FindLaw's review of the General Motors ignition switch defect might interest you if you have only a passing familiarity with these cases; it is...
Is a ship undergoing repairs a navigable vessel?
If you were to be involved in an accident that occurred offshore in Lousiana jurisdiction due to the negligence of other members of your crew, or of your captain, you would probably soon be faced with an excess of jargon. Some of these words are common, but they take...