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WHAT IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?
A Class Action Lawsuit is when multiple clients feel their negative experience with the same product or company take legal action against them. Claims against them may vary from work-related discrimination to side effects incurred by a pharmaceutical product. The steps leading to a lawsuit include: The courts make an attempt to notify individuals involved […]
PERSONAL INJURY: RAILROAD CROSSING
Drivers getting near a train crossing may be unable to see an oncoming train if their sight is obstructed by trees or vegetation around it. Perhaps, the crossing signal or gates are not installed correctly, broken, poorly marked, or improperly maintained, and they fail to alert drivers of an oncoming train. By law, trains moving […]
PERSONAL INJURY: TRAIN ACCIDENT
Although the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, and other government organizations make many efforts to ensure public safety and reduce the number of train accidents, there are still numerous injuries and wrongful deaths caused by trains. As neither humans nor machines are free from error, malfunctions regularly occur. Some of the most common […]
THE WHAT AND WHY OF CROSS-EXAMINATION
Cross-examination is the opportunity for the attorney to ask questions in a court of a witness who has testified in a trial on behalf of the opposing party. The questions on cross-examination are limited to the subjects covered in the direct examination of the witness, but importantly, the attorney may ask leading questions, in which […]
LOUISIANA PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWS
Products liability law relates to claims for defective products, issues with medical devices, and dangerous drugs. It is a very specialized area of practice that requires the skillful expertise and knowledge of an experienced products liability lawyer. At Alvendia, Kelly and Demarest (AKD), we specialize in this area of law and have devoted years of […]
CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY
Robotic exoskeletons are one of the most recent tools in physical therapy and rehabilitation. Their advantage is that they work toward restoring lost function in severely injured patients rather than merely compensating for their losses. For spinal cord injury patients, the exoskeleton can be arranged to assist them with their steps, and over time can […]
When you file a personal injury claim, you want to know the ins and outs of it. This can help maximize the amount of compensation you may receive. Whether you’ve filed a claim before or not, this will help you better understand the process. Basic Case Requirements It is important to note that the ability […]
WHY YOU NEED YOUR CASE REVIEWED
When legal issues arise concerning personal injury, the best thing to do is have your case looked over by professionals. 3 main reasons to have your case reviewed are: 1. See where you stand If you are unclear on whether or not you have a case that will win, seek legal advice immediately. You will […]
Depositions are a necessary part of litigation. Attorneys participate in them regularly, but for most people who don’t work in the legal industry, a deposition may seem unnecessary or overwhelming. If you are a plaintiff in a personal injury case, you will most likely be asked to give a deposition. A deposition is simply a […]