What Is Corporate Negligence?
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on July 20, 2016
If you're injured in a hospital, who is responsible? The doctor treating you or the hospital itself? Before 1991, the answer was the doctor. Since doctors and surgeons are not technically the employees of the hospital and may in fact work for multiple facilities, hospitals would separate themselves from medical malpractice lawsuits and other lawsuits by claiming doctors were not employees, and therefore hospitals were not technically responsible for the negligent or reckless actions of their surgeons or medical professionals.
This changed in 1991, with the case Thompson v. Nason Hospital, w...
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Why Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on July 6, 2016
People are seriously injured every day in your community and beyond. In some cases, the injuries do not cause long-term problems. For others, however, a serious injury leads to missed time at work, high medical bills and other costs. Personal injury cases are one way to secure compensation to pay for these costs so the expenses don’t come from your pocket. While you can file and pursue a case on your own, working with a personal injury attorney is far more likely to yield more positive results.
Many situations in Louisiana can lead to injury. Injuries can happen due to:
How Do Semi-Truck Accidents Differ From Standard Automobile Accidents Legally?
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on May 18, 2016
Semi-truck accidents and car accidents are similar in many ways. Both can lead to devastating injuries, including head trauma, fractures, fatalities, spinal cord trauma and other serious injuries. However, if you make a claim resulting from a semi-truck accident, the compensation you are eligible for may be significantly different than if you sustained the same injuries in a typical car accident.
The Differences Between Commercial Truck Crashes and Car Accidents
Semi-trucks, tractor-trailers and other large trucks are typically commercial vehicles. Because they're much...
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How to Tell If You Have a Medical Malpractice Case
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on April 20, 2016
If you've gone to the doctor or to a hospital to get medical treatment and ended up injured or suffering even more because of a medical error or misdiagnosis, you may assume you have a medical malpractice claim.
This is not always the case.
Medical malpractice claims are a type of personal injury claim stemming from negligent or wrongful action on behalf of any health practitioner. However, in order to have a medical malpractice claim, you must be able to prove:
- A doctor or healthcare professional was negligent or reckless when treating you, acting in a way that is not sta... Read more
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on April 6, 2016
April is distracted driving awareness month, so it’s a good time to review driving safety. Many people think distracted driving is simply using a mobile device or texting while driving. In reality, experts define distracted driving as anything that:
- Takes your eyes off the road
- Keeps your hands off the wheel
- Distracts your mind from the task of driving
- Eating and drinking
- Setting your dashboard controls or changing the musi... Read more