Personal Injury Blog
While every personal injury case is unique, prevention is always preferable to litigation. Safer, more conscientious communities is the name of the game — and the team at Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik is here to help. In this blog, we’ll debunk common myths, share uncommon insights and generally offer information designed to protect your rights.
Consider this a primer for pending legal questions. While not a replacement for an official consultation, we will touch on topics sure to interest you. Want a topic covered? Contact us!
Suing for Mold Exposure at Work: What You Should Know
Mold at work could be more than just an unpleasant nuisance—it can be a serious health hazard. What’s more, employers are responsible for maintaining a safe workspace and may be held liable if mold growth remains unremediated.
What Does an Airplane Accident Attorney Do?
You don’t have to be involved in a plane crash to suffer an injury that warrants legal support. From boarding accidents to in-air mishaps, learn more about airline liability for passengers—and how an airplane accident lawyer can help your case.
How the Railway Labor Act Impacts Rail Workers
More and more, we’re seeing the threat of labor strikes on the horizon. First, with screen actors. Then, with video game professionals. And now, with airline employees. You may be surprised to learn, though, that the Railway Safety Act actually makes the strike process much more difficult for workers in the public transportation and logistics sectors.
Louisiana Law: Mass Tort Versus Class Action Lawsuits According to the Pelican State
All 50 states provide for both Mass Tort and Class Action litigation, but the specific procedures and requirements for each can vary significantly depending where your incident took place. In Louisiana, the legal system is uniquely rooted in civil law rather than common law, impacting the difference between mass tort and class action cases and how they are handled.
What to Do If You’re Involved in a Car Accident While Pregnant
By nature, car accidents are traumatic events. But for women who are expecting, concerns for an unborn child’s wellbeing can be particularly alarming. To ensure the best possible outcomes for both mother and child, you need to understand that there are legal rights for pregnant women in car accidents and that there are important things you need to do if you’re in a car accident while pregnant.
A Guide to Toxic Torts in Louisiana
Today, potentially harmful substances are everywhere—they’re in our personal care and beauty products. Our doctors prescribe them as medication. Our homes’ building materials are treated with them, and cleaning products rely on them. In Louisiana, companies using or even creating them operate near our neighborhoods and employ our family members.
MMRBH Scholarship Program 2024
Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik is pleased to announce the funding of (20) twenty $2,500 scholarships for the upcoming school year. The scholarships were presented on May 8, 2024, at a ceremony at Opelousas General Hospital.
A Law Firm’s Perspective: Is Offshore Drilling Safe?
It’s no secret that working at sea presents many dangers. From unpredictable weather to work-related hazards, accidents and illness can strike at any time. With so much risk involved, every maritime worker needs to understand the benefits legally outlined for them in the Jones Act.
5 Facts About Maintenance & Cure Benefits
It’s no secret that working at sea presents many dangers. From unpredictable weather to work-related hazards, accidents and illness can strike at any time. With so much risk involved, every maritime worker needs to understand the benefits legally outlined for them in the Jones Act.
