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You would think that the products that we buy and use in our everyday lives are tested to ensure safety. While that’s true to a certain extent, the sad reality is that all too often, these products pose a threat. This means that in the blink of an eye, you or your...
The financial toll taken by a car or truck accident can be devastating. Your medical needs are likely to exceed your insurance policy limits, and your inability to work can leave your household with an income shortage. If you find yourself dealing with those problems...
Are you eligible for a Camp Lejeune water contamination claim? You don't need a plane ticket or a 1-800 number. The attorneys of Smith Shanklin Sosa are Louisiana-based — in the state capital of Baton Rouge — and are ready to help. Don't add inconvenience to your...
You and your family have a daily routine that is usually uneventful. You get your kids to school, go to work and drive home at the end of the day. You cannot anticipate that in any of these mundane activities you could be struck by another vehicle, causing you to...
With summer upon us, many Baton Rouge-area families are taking to the road. So are several new teen drivers and other out-of-state motorists who are traveling to visit family and go on vacation. That’s why the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is identified as...
When there is an auto accident in Louisiana or anywhere else, people will be shocked, frightened and possible injured. In the immediate aftermath, they might be uncertain as to what to do. There are vital steps that need to be taken after a crash and even drivers who...
Oftentimes, civil lawsuits brought to court involve one person filing a claim against another when their rights are infringed upon. But what happens when hundreds–or even thousands–of people are negatively affected by the negligence of either a single party or...
In 1935, U.S. Congress enacted the National Labor Relations Act to encourage collective bargaining and protect the rights of employees and employers. Since then, states around the country–including Louisiana–have elaborated upon these laws to give both employees and...
Bam! It is your morning commute and suddenly you were rear-ended or sideswiped by another vehicle. This is more than just a minor affair; it has left you with significant injuries that leave you in the hospital, out of work and suffering from severe pain and...
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