By William P. Morrow, Morrow Law Firm, Opelousas, Louisiana When someone is injured due to negligence, the financial impact often goes beyond medical bills and lost wages. One of the more complex components of an injury claim is “pain and suffering.” This term refers to the non-economic damage caused by an injury—the physical discomfort, emotional...

Burn injuries in the workplace are among the most physically and emotionally devastating injuries a worker can endure. In Louisiana, where the economy is heavily driven by energy, agriculture, and industrial labor, the risk of severe burns is an unfortunate reality for many workers. Understanding the legal framework for compensation—and recognizing when a case may...

In personal injury law, the outcome of a case is often shaped not just by the facts of the incident but by the steps taken in the weeks and months that follow. When a worker is injured—especially in an industrial or labor-intensive environment common across Louisiana—the path to recovery involves more than medical treatment. Legal...