When someone suffers a heart attack in a public place, an automatic external defibrillator (AED) might be available. Prompt use of the AED can restore a normal heart rhythm and keep the person alive until emergency medical personnel can transport them to a hospital. Sometimes, a faulty AED or improper device use can cause additional …
Sudden deaths from heart attacks are painful for families who must suffer through losing a loved one. They will wonder if anything could have been done. Federal and state governments believe there is and have backed laws that promote the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which shock an erratically beating heart and restore it …
You are the plaintiff when you are injured in an accident and try to recover money by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the person who caused it. The person or persons you accuse of causing your injuries are the defendants. As the plaintiff, the burden of proving the defendant was negligent and you were …
Good Samaritans are people who jump in when a catastrophic accident or a sudden cardiac arrest occurs and there is no medical professional around. In some cases, they may perform CPR on an injured or compromised person, or in the case of a heart attack, use an automated external defibrillator (AED) to administer an electric …
Injured in an accident you didn’t cause and facing financial repercussions such as lost wages, mounting medical bills, and other expenses? You’re not alone. People are injured by other people’s negligent (or intentionally malicious) actions every day in Louisiana, and unfortunately, many victims don’t receive the compensation they deserve from those responsible. Don’t get left …
Offshore work is a particularly dangerous line of employment that comes with a high risk of injury. To offset the very real possibility of being hurt on a vessel, there are laws in place to protect workers who suffer accidents at sea. Unfortunately, those laws use archaic terms like “maintenance” and “cure” that aren’t exactly clear to …
We are pleased to announce that David Vicknair has been selected for the 2018 Louisiana Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. This annual list is compiled in order to offer a credible, diverse, and comprehensive listing of outstanding attorneys, researched by a reputable agency. It serves as a resource for both attorney referrals and for potential …
Scott Vicknair, LLC was chosen as one of the Top 14 Car Accident Attorneys in New Orleans, Louisiana for 2018. The selection process of Expertise.com is extensive and they analyzed almost 90 New Orleans car accident attorneys based on information that was public. Expertise researches and validates the companies to ensure quality picks. We are honored to …
The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal has ruled that public entities cannot waive any form requirements of a public bid subsequent to the bid’s submission. In Command Construction Industries, L.L.C. v. City of New Orleans, the Court held that the City of New Orleans improperly awarded a contract to Durr Heavy Construction after Durr …
It’s the news story that left the internet quaking: powerful figures were charged with participating in a massive college admissions cheating ring, which was busted by the FBI in “Operation Varsity Blues.” The bribery was orchestrated through two key methods. The first involved corruption in the college entrance exam process. Body doubles were essentially hired …
Rear-end wrecks are one of the most common types of crashes seen on New Orleans streets and highways, but that doesn’t mean the injuries you may sustain won’t be severe. Neck and back pain in particular can keep you from returning to work after this type of accident. If you’ve been hurt in a rear-end …
Although liability insurance is legally required in Louisiana, there is still a significant minority of drivers who don’t have any insurance at all. Those who do follow the law and purchase the minimum liability insurance may have picked the cheapest option. That means the other driver’s policy is unlikely to fully cover your medical bills …
One of the most dangerous types of vehicle wrecks, head-on accidents may see victims striking the dashboard or even ejected entirely through the windshield. To pursue the compensation you deserve after a head-on crash, you need to thoroughly document your injuries and work with an attorney to find the liable party. How Head-on Collisions Occur …
According to the last available statistics, there was an estimated hit-and-run crash every 43 seconds in the United States. In 2016, there were 2,049 hit-and-run fatalities which accounted for 5.5% of total traffic fatalities that year. This is the highest number since the static has been tracked. Becoming the victim of a car accident can …
While rollovers are a less common type of accident, they are also more likely to involve fatalities or catastrophic injuries that may completely change a person’s life. If you or a family member were seriously harmed in an accident where a car tipped over, an attorney can assist in your financial recovery as you focus …