What Do After a Scooter Accident in New Orleans

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Electric and gas scooters are popular these days. They’re fun, affordable, and environmentally friendly. However, the popularity of scooters means there are more severe accidents. Scooter accidents are happening more often. JAMA Surgery reported that the number of e-scooter injuries in the US climbed from 4,582 in 2014 to 14,650 in 2018. 

 

Imagine if you’re hit by a driver when you’re on your scooter. You could be left with devastating injuries and a pile of medical bills. And you may not be able to work for months. What would you do? 

 

Below are essential steps to take if a driver hits you on your scooter. For more information, call a personal injury lawyer in New Orleans today.

 

Get Immediate Medical Attention 

After an auto accident, it’s essential to be seen by a doctor. But when you’re on a scooter or motorcycle, getting immediate medical attention is critical. 

 

You are entirely exposed to the violent forces of the collision on your scooter. You probably will be thrown off the scooter. You could slam into the vehicle that hit you, the ground, or both. There is a high probability you have serious injuries, which might include: 

  • Broken bones
  • Head trauma
  • Back injuries
  • Cuts and scrapes
  • Internal injuries
  • Joint injuries

 

Some scooter injuries may be apparent right away, but not always. For example, you could have internal bleeding or a concussion that you don’t notice for a day or two. That’s why it’s essential to get medical attention right away. 

The doctor will document all your injuries and ensure you get the treatment you need. Also, documenting your injuries immediately will help your personal injury attorney file a successful claim or lawsuit. 

 

Obtain the Police Report

The police should respond to the scooter accident. So you should ask for a copy of the police report at the crash scene. But if you’re too injured, you can contact the police later to receive a copy. You also can usually order a police report copy online. 

 

Even if you’re still in the hospital, now is the time to contact a scooter personal injury attorney. The sooner you get a lawyer the better. Even if the other driver was at fault, you still could say something that hurts your case. Therefore, you should only discuss the issue with your attorney present. 

 

Remember to choose an attorney with a lot of personal injury experience, ideally in scooter and motorcycle accident cases. 

 

Additional Scooter Accident Tips

After you have had medical attention and retained a lawyer, we recommend these guidelines: 

  • Don’t provide the other insurance company with a recorded statement unless your attorney is there. 
  • Don’t talk about your scooter accident on social media. 
  • Provide all of your medical bills and other accident-related documents to your attorney. 
  • If you are seriously injured and will miss a lot of work, give your attorney as much information about your job and salary as possible. Loss of future earnings can be a large part of a personal injury settlement. 

 

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A scooter accident can leave you with debilitating injuries, medical bills, and lost wages. Egenberg Trial Lawyers can help you get compensation for your damages and other losses. Contact us today at (504) 229-2863. 

Do You Need to See a Doctor after a Slip and Fall?

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If you are asking whether you need to seek medical attention after any type of accident, a New Orleans personal injury attorney will tell you the answer is always yes, regardless of the circumstances. Simply put, medical treatment is the primary reason that insurance companies will seek settlements, and you are not likely to get any kind of settlement offer when you fail to see a doctor. 

 

You should never minimize the risk of any slip and fall accident because many falls have the potential to cause debilitating injuries, so prompt treatment is always a good idea. All falls deserve to be taken seriously, especially when they involve older adults.

 

The Importance of Medical Attention

The primary reason to seek medical care after a slip and fall concerns your health. Even when you feel fine after a fall, it is far from uncommon for people to suddenly feel twinges of pain or other discomfort days later because of injuries they were not aware they had sustained.

 

The bottom line is that you do not know how a slip and fall might have hurt you, so it is always a good idea to have a doctor perform a complete evaluation that ensures you did not suffer an injury that may present more lingering symptoms later on. Consider how many soft-tissue injuries present no visible signs of injury but end up causing extreme pain later on.

 

Beyond the immediate injury care, you also need to be mindful of what caused your fall and whether you could be at risk of falling again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that falling once will double your chances of falling again, so you will want to get advice from your doctor or another medical professional about how you can best keep yourself safe.

 

The Importance of a Medical Record

Medical records will be crucially important for establishing that another party was at fault for your fall. The records help prove not only that a slip and fall accident caused your injuries but also contributed to your medical bills, lost income, and any other damages you are seeking. 

 

The burden of proof (meaning the obligation on a party in a dispute to provide sufficient evidence for its position) will be on you to demonstrate that you suffered compensable damages, and medical records can serve as:

  • Direct evidence of injuries with emergency room records, doctor’s notes, a diagnosis, recommended treatment, and other medical documentation can serve as important forms of evidence. 
  • Proof of damages that show an insurance company that you were seriously injured.
  • Indications of what an injury case is worth because medical records will include the exact prices of hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, and prescriptions. 

 

The Health Insurance Portability and Account Act (HIPAA) allows you to request a copy of your medical records, and when you are not sure which records you will need, you should talk to a personal injury lawyer. You may have to sign a HIPAA request form that will allow the attorney to request the appropriate records on your behalf. 

 

Call Us Today to Schedule a Free Consultation with a New Orleans Personal Injury Attorney

Did you suffer serious injuries in a slip and fall accident in the greater New Orleans area? You will want to be sure you have Egenberg Trial Lawyers on your side for help recovering every last dollar that is available to you.

 

Our firm can conduct a thorough independent investigation into your fall and secure the evidence necessary to demonstrate another party was at fault before negotiating a full and fair settlement that covers all of your personal expenses or we can take the case to trial when necessary. Call (504) 229-3117 or contact us online to arrange a free consultation so we can take the time to discuss all of the details of your case with you and outline what steps you should take to achieve a full recovery.

What Happens if Your Child Gets Hurt at School

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Many parents in Louisiana have a reasonable expectation that sending their children off to school in the morning means they will be in safe circumstances for the remainder of the day, but the unfortunate truth is that kids of all ages can end up suffering serious injuries in several kinds of accidents that could occur on school property. Parents are often left completely clueless about what legal rights they have in these situations and who can be held accountable, which is why your first move needs to be to contact an experienced New Orleans child injury attorney.

 

Parents need to understand that child injury cases can be much more complex because the type of school (public vs. private) can impact the statute of limitations (or time limit) in these cases, and many parties who end up being defendants often claim that the children themselves were at fault for their injuries. You will want to have legal representation for assistance in presenting the strongest possible claim for damages in any kind of legal action.

Common Causes of School Injuries

Children spend a majority of their days on school grounds, so it is not uncommon for most injuries involving children to occur at schools. While many people working at schools certainly try to keep kids safe and avoid accidents, there are a number of situations in which some form of negligence leads to a child suffering injuries in an accident.

 

Some of the most common kinds of accidents involving children include, but are not limited to:

  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Falls from heights
  • Sports injuries
  • Food poisoning
  • Playground accidents
  • Fighting
  • Toxic exposure

School Liability

When a parent knows a school is responsible for their child’s injury, holding the school liable can be a difficult task. You need to understand that the traditional statute of limitation that allows people one year to file injury claims in a court of law may not always be applicable.

 

Public schools are governmental entities, and certain parishes in the New Orleans area may impose limits much shorter than one year. You may have to take legal action within 90, 60, or even 30 days, so it is incredibly important that you retain legal counsel as soon as possible.

 

The other area of primary concern with a personal injury action involving a child is that the party who is a defendant is very likely to claim that a child was at fault for their injuries, and Louisiana recognizes the doctrine of comparative negligence, which allows a court to reduce a plaintiff’s award by their share of negligence for an accident so a person who is found to have been 50 percent responsible for their accident only recovers half of their actual award. You will want to have a lawyer who can argue that your child should not be held to this same standard since children simply do not have the same appreciation of risks an adult should have, and school officials have an obligation to ensure that children do not expose themselves to unnecessary risks.

Types of School Accident Injuries

Children can suffer a wide range of injuries in school accidents, and perhaps no injury is more devastating than a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can lead to a lifetime of struggle for a child. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that there were approximately 640,000 TBI-related emergency department visits, 18,000 TBI-related hospitalizations, and 1,500 TBI-related deaths among children 14 years of age or younger in 2013, and the leading causes of TBIs were unintentional falls and being struck by or against objects, while sports and recreational activities accounted for an estimated 325,000 TBI-related emergency department visits among children and teens in 2012.

 

Other kinds of injuries can include:

  • Cuts, scrapes, and bruises
  • Black eyes
  • Broken bones or fractures
  • Sprains and strains
  • Concussions
  • Dislocations
  • Internal organ damage
  • Burn injuries
  • Illnesses such as those from toxin exposure or food poisoning
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
  • Back injuries
  • Neck injuries
  • Eye injuries
  • Chemical injuries
  • Nerve damage 
  • Severed limbs
  • Hearing damage
  • Sprains
  • Head and face injuries
  • Soft-tissue injuries
  • Emotional or psychological injuries

Call Us Today to Schedule a Free Consultation with a New Orleans Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Did your child suffer severe injuries in an accident at their school in the New Orleans area? Make sure you get in touch with Egenberg Trial Lawyers for diligent legal representation in the handling of a personal injury claim.

 

Our firm understands how complicated these cases can be and will work tirelessly to make sure you are able to get a measure of justice for your child. Call (504) 229-3117 or contact us online to set up a free consultation so we can evaluate your case and answer all of your legal questions.

Choosing the Right Personal Injury Attorney for You

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When you suffer injuries in any kind of accident, you deserve to know how much financial compensation you can receive and exactly how difficult it is going to be to recover that amount. Handling a personal injury claim by your lonesome can be a perilous journey to take, which is why many other victims often recommend that you be sure to hire a skilled personal injury lawyer to handle the case.

Many people will rely on referrals from friends and family, but you need to make sure the attorney you hire is actually adept at handling your kind of case, which could be remarkably different from the ones that other people you know were dealing with. Always reach out to a New Orleans personal injury lawyer with Egenberg Trial Lawyers for dedicated legal counsel on all types of personal injury matters.

 

Experience Matters

Egenberg Trial Lawyers has a team of attorneys who have decades of experience in the courtroom. Bradley Egenberg earned his Juris Doctor in 2004 and passed the Louisiana bar in 2005.

Ben Berman not only achieves successful judgments and settlements for clients at the trial court level, but has also written numerous winning briefs for the Courts of Appeals and Louisiana Supreme Court including one case in which the Supreme Court upheld Louisiana citizens’ rights to view the public records of organizations that receive contracts to perform essential government services. Aaron J. Hurd is an experienced litigator who represents clients in class and mass action proceedings in both state and federal courts. 

Simon Levitsky has experience in personal injury, maritime law, and first-party casualty insurance matters, while Blake Corley handles catastrophic personal injury, employment discrimination, clergy sexual abuse, and first-party insurance claims. Max Sternberg has experience with both motor vehicle accidents and first-party real property damage claims.

 

Know the Kinds of Cases They Handle

The team at Egenberg Trial Lawyers handles many different kinds of personal injury cases, including:

  • Car Accidents 
  • Truck Accidents 
  • 18-Wheeler Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents 
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Dog Bites 
  • Electrocutions
  • Defective Products
  • Intentional Torts
  • Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
  • Jones Act Claims
  • Wrongful Deaths

 

Ask What Representation Will Cost

The big problem for many people when it comes to hiring a lawyer is having to pay for an attorney but Egenberg Trial Lawyers is among the many personal injury lawyers in New Orleans who handle cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront for legal counsel because we will only collect a portion of whatever judgment you ultimately receive.

 

Call Us Today to Schedule a Free Consultation with a New Orleans Personal Injury Attorney

If you or your loved one sustains serious injuries in any kind of accident in the greater New Orleans area, you deserve to have legal help navigating the complex system of hurdles involved in recovering damages. Egenberg Trial Lawyers can fight to make sure that you get every last dollar that is available to you and we will make sure that you are fully taken care of so you do not have to spend a single cent out of your own pocket.

Our firm knows how to take all the proper steps in our handling of these cases, so you can take comfort in knowing that you will have a true legal professional on your side and advocating for you every step of the way. Take the time to call (504) 229-2853 or contact us online so you can arrange a free consultation that will let us examine your case and go over all of the details so we will be able to provide the best possible legal representation.

Risks Associated with Summer Road Trips

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Summertime is an ideal time of the year for people to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and pleasant weather. Unfortunately, it can also be a time of year in which people find themselves hurt in a number of different kinds of accidents that only become more common during the warmer months because there are more people partaking in activities and increasing the likelihood of possible injury risks.

People hurt during summertime accidents must be quick to seek legal representation for assistance with injury claims so they can know that they will be taken care of and receive all appropriate treatment for their injuries. A New Orleans personal injury attorney will make a world of difference for any person who sustains serious injuries in a summertime accident.

 

Car Accidents

When we are talking about summer road trips, driving will be inherent to traveling. Being on the road thus increases the chances of injuries in car accidents.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) report that teenage crash deaths were most frequent during the summer months of June, July, and August in 2020. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data from 2020 shows that June, July, and August were the three months with the highest percentages of alcohol-impaired drivers involved in fatal crashes.

In addition to higher rates of alcohol-impaired drivers on the road in the summer, there is also just the matter of driver fatigue. Hotter conditions make people more likely to become dehydrated and thus feel the effects of trying to operate motor vehicles in hotter conditions that can lead to accidents.

 

Pool and Spa Injuries

Swimming pool accidents can include drownings and near-drownings, entrapments or entanglements, diving board or slide injuries, slip and fall accidents, and malfunctioning electrical systems. Owners of public or private swimming pools can both be liable for negligence when they fail to maintain safe swimming pools.

Injury victims in these cases often have premises liability claims against pool or spa owners, but you need to be aware that both pool or spa owners and their insurance companies are very likely to deny liability for any accident and will instead claim you were somehow responsible for your accident. For this reason, it is critical for any swimming pool or spa accident victim to quickly seek legal representation for assistance fighting to recover adequate damages.

 

Bicycle and Motorcycle Accidents

The summer months are incredibly popular times of year for more people to ride bikes, some with motors and some without. Either two-wheeled ride can be incredibly dangerous because all bikes will still have to deal with motor vehicle traffic at some point.

Many drivers are simply not paying attention to take appropriate notice of bikes, so there is always an increased risk of accidents for people on motorcycles and traditional bicycles. Worse yet, individuals riding bikes often have much less protection in accident scenarios, meaning they are much more likely to suffer potentially catastrophic injuries.

 

Call Us Today to Schedule a Free Consultation with a New Orleans Personal Injury Attorney

If you or your loved one suffers injuries in any kind of summertime accident in New Orleans, be quick to hire a lawyer for assistance in holding the negligent party accountable. Egenberg Trial Lawyers know how common these kinds of accidents can be and fights to make sure that victims are able to recover full and fair compensation for their injuries.

Our firm will be able to conduct our own independent investigation into your accident to help prove liability and take the appropriate steps to recove3r adequate damages that actually cover all of the costs you incur because of your accident. You can call (504) 229-2853 or contact us online to take advantage of a free consultation so we can sit down with you and learn everything about your case before working to make sure that you are taken care of.

Why Hire a NOLA Injury Attorney For Your Injury Claim?

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When you suffer injuries in any kind of accident in the greater New Orleans area, there can be a temptation to think that you can handle the personal injury claim process on your own and recover financial compensation without having to pay a lawyer. The primary problem with this belief, however, is that many people end up having insurance companies take advantage of the lack of legal representation and forcing them to accept settlements that are far less than the victim actually needs and deserves.

There are many reasons you will want to retain legal counsel when you have a personal injury case in Louisiana. When you sustain any kind of serious injuries in an accident that was the result of another party’s negligence, make sure you speak to an experienced New Orleans personal injury attorney.

Getting the Best Possible Medical Care

When you suffer severe injuries, you need to understand that caring for the injuries can require both a lot of time and money. You should not compromise on getting the best possible medical treatment so you are able to make a full recovery or, at the very least, get as close as possible to your original state.

A lawyer is going to be able to work with medical professionals to ensure that you are able to receive all of the treatment that will be necessary for recovering from your injuries. More importantly, the attorney can also make sure the negligent party covers all of your medical expenses so you do not pay any of these costs out of your own pocket.

Help Expediting Your Claim

You should be aware that the personal injury claim process has the potential to drag out for several months or possibly even years in some cases. Insurance companies have a habit of creating all kinds of red tape that only adds more and more delays to recovering compensation.

When you hire a lawyer, they will know how to get around these obstructions and maintain focus on the goal of getting you money as soon as possible. If an insurer becomes unwilling to settle a case outside of court, the attorney can file a lawsuit to take the case to trial.

Negotiating the Best Available Settlement

It is not uncommon for many injury victims to be taken aback by the first settlement offer they receive from an insurance company, but accepting this offer without consulting a lawyer is almost always a mistake. The initial offer is a decidedly lowball amount that is nowhere near what you actually should be getting.

When you have an attorney, they are going to be able to calculate what your case is actually worth and be able to fight to recover something that is much closer to that amount than you are likely to accomplish on your own. A lawyer is also going to be able to help you if you need to recover money beyond the limits of a negligent party’s insurance policy.

You Do Not Pay Unless You Win

The biggest advantage to hiring a personal injury attorney is that they will not charge you anything upfront for their services. Instead, a personal injury lawyer will be handling your case on a contingency fee basis, which means they only recover compensation when you do first.

People who are sweating about whether they can afford an attorney should know that they have nothing to worry about in personal injury cases. You will be able to relax and allow the lawyer to work.

Call Us Today to Schedule a Free Consultation with a New Orleans Personal Injury Attorney

If you or your loved one sustain injuries in any kind of accident that was the result of another party’s negligence in New Orleans, then you should make sure your first phone call is to a skilled lawyer. Egenberg Trial Lawyers handles cases throughout Louisiana, Texas, and the Gulf Coast region.Our firm offers decades of experience handling these types of claims and handles everything from common automobile accidents to 18-wheeler crashes to slip and fall accidents. Call (504) 229-2853 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation that will let us dig into the details of your case and talk about how we can help.

4 Ways Personal Injury Lawyers Help Victims

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When a person is injured in any kind of accident, there will often be some immediate questioning of whether an attorney is really needed or not. In some cases, victims believe that fault is clear-cut and that obtaining compensation should be easy.

The truth, however, is that lawyers provide a valuable insurance policy in most personal injury cases because people with legal representation routinely take home more money than individuals who handle their cases on their own. Here are four simple reasons you should always consider hiring a personal injury attorney when you have been involved in any kind of accident caused by another party’s negligence.

 

Determining Whether Victims Have a Claim

Proving a personal injury claim is going to involve proving in court that another party was negligent and that negligence caused your injuries. Certain kinds of claims are less complicated than others, as automobile accidents are much more straightforward than medical malpractice, which can be especially complicated.

When you speak to a lawyer about your case, one of the first things they will do in response is to conduct their own independent investigation into the accident. Many kinds of claims may also require the use of experts in a given field to lend credence to a victim’s claims.

 

Assessing Damages

Many people think their cases are worth a lot of money, but you will risk your lawsuit not being taken seriously if you handle a claim on your own and ask for too much. Damages are typically divided into economic damages and non-economic damages.

Economic damages are much easier to calculate because they are the actual bills resulting from an injury, and things like medical bills and property damage can easily be proven. Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering or emotional distress do not have an intrinsically tangible value, so they are far more subjective and need to be carefully requested.

A lawyer is going to know how to accurately measure all of your damages, making sure that you are not just compensated for medical bills you have already paid but future ones as well. The attorney will also be able to interview a victim about how their life has changed to accurately convey why non-economic damages should be awarded, and there may even possibly be cause for punitive damages in a very limited number of cases.

 

Filing a Complete Claim With Supporting Documentation

Another big reason to hire a lawyer is so you can be confident that your case is actually complete when it is filed. An attorney is going to know how to put all of the facts together in a claim so that all of the evidence needed is presented and you are fully prepared to take your case to court.

The lawyer is also going to know all of the supporting documentation required to help your claim succeed, whether it is police reports, photos of the scene, witness statements, opinions of expert witnesses, or medical records. An attorney is going to be able to compile all of this information in a way that is most effective in getting you compensation.

 

Negotiating a Settlement

While many people envision their cases going to trial, the truth is that very few personal injury cases actually make it that far. Instead, insurance companies or the negligent parties often agree to settle cases before trial because trials can be very expensive, and they also carry the risk of a victim being awarded greater damages.

People should never try to negotiate settlements on their own because they often end up leaving a lot of money on the table. A lawyer is going to know exactly what your case is worth and will fight to achieve an outcome that matches what was expected.

 

Call Us Today to Speak with a New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer

Egenberg Trial Lawyers has handled scores of personal injury cases in Lousiana, Texas, and other locations on the Gulf Coast. We will be happy to discuss all of your options with you as soon as you call (504) 229-2853 or contact us online to take advantage of a free consultation.

 

When Can Victims Recover Compensation for Swimming Pool Injuries?

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While most people associate swimming pools with fun in the sun, it is important to know that swimming pools are commonly one of the most recurring elements of lawsuits based on what is known as the attractive nuisance doctrine. An attractive nuisance is typically some kind of dangerous condition on a person’s property that could particularly attract small children onto the land and pose a risk to their safety.

Children are not the only people who can be harmed in swimming pools. In fact,  adults regularly suffer serious injuries in swimming pool accidents. Many victims are dismayed to be injured and confused about what rights they have to recover compensation in these cases. In the event that you have been injured in a swimming pool accident, you should call a New Orleans personal injury lawyer as soon as you can.

 

Common Swimming Pool Injuries

Swimming pools can involve a wide range of possible injuries, some of which are minor to ones that can be completely life-changing or even fatal. Some of the most common kinds of swimming pool injuries generally include:

  • Slip and fall injuries
  • Broken bones 
  • Lacerations
  • Diving board injuries
  • Infections
  • Electrocution
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Neck injuries
  • Drownings

A swimming pool injury generally results in some kind of premises liability action in which a victim seeks compensation from a property owner for not warning them about potential dangers or failing to safely take care of their pools. You need to keep in mind that a premises liability claim can involve three different kinds of property entrants:

  • Invitees are people who were expressly invited onto property and are owed the highest duty of care.
  • Licensees are also invited onto property, but not for the benefit of the property owner. A property owner still needs to notify a licensee about known hazards, but there is no specific duty to inspect the premises before allowing a licensee to enter.
  • Trespassers have no right to be on property and are owed no duty of care, although a property owner cannot deliberately attempt to injure the trespasser.

 

Causes of Swimming Pool Accidents

One major consideration in any swimming pool lawsuit will concern whether a pool where the accident took place was private or public. A private pool is owned by an individual, while a public pool is typically owned by a local government.

Some of the most common causes of swimming pool accidents include:

  • Failure to maintain pools
  • Drain entrapment
  • Defective or missing pool equipment
  • Lack of safety equipment
  • Damaged diving boards or ladders
  • Faulty gates or fences
  • Inadequate pool depth markers
  • Improperly trained staff
  • Lack of supervision
  • Overcrowding
  • Poor lighting

Victims of swimming pool accidents can be entitled to many different kinds of compensation for their injuries. Premises liability cases can be incredibly complex and stressful, so anybody who was harmed in a swimming pool should retain legal counsel.

 

Call Us Today to Speak with a New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer

Egenberg Trial Lawyers is an experienced team of trial attorneys who have a record of success in all kinds of personal injury actions. We can discuss your swimming pool injury case with you and outline what might be possible when you call (504) 229-2853 or contact us online to schedule a completely free initial consultation.

May is National Water Safety Month

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National Water Safety Month is an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance that enjoys support from the American Red Cross, National Recreation and Park Association, and World Waterpark Association. While May is almost over, the official National Water Safety Month website notes that safety is not seasonal.

An incredible number of accidents occur on the water every year in Louisiana, Texas, and all over the Gulf Coast. It is said that children are frequently among the victims, but adults too can become hurt in a wide variety of accidents on the water.

Types of Water Accidents

Some of the most common kinds of accidents that happen on the water include, but are not limited to:

  • Pool Accidents
  • Boat Accidents
  • Water Skiing Accidents
  • Open Water Accidents
  • Water Park Accidents
  • Splash Pad Accidents
  • Diving Board Accidents
  • Water Slide Accidents

Injuries in these cases can range from slip and fall injuries to broken bones to lacerations to spinal cord injuries. Severe cases such as drownings may result in death.

In many cases, victims may be entitled to seek damages from negligent parties responsible for supervising water activities. In cases involving swimming pools, a property owner can be liable for an accident in a private pool, while a governmental agency may be responsible for a public pool accident.

Water Safety Tips

Many families can enjoy some time together on the water. All of them should make an effort to keep the following tips in mind when they do hit the water:

  • Do Not Swim Alone — People should never swim by themselves unless there is a lifeguard on duty. With children especially, encourage the use of the buddy system to make sure kids are always swimming with friends who will help them look out for one another.
  • Teach Children to Be Aware of Their Surroundings — It is important to educate kids on proper safety, especially around boats or other large water equipment. Moreover, stressing the importance of awareness to children can help reduce the risks of possible slip and fall injuries.
  • Always Supervise Children — Never let children swim alone without an adult keeping an eye on them. In addition, parents need to pay attention when supervising and should avoid being distracted by cell phones and other 
  • Make Sure Gates are Sturdy — Fencing around pools needs to be reliable in order to be safe. Make sure there are no defects with your own gate.
  • Wear Life Jackets — It is especially important for children to wear a Coast Guard-certified life jacket in the water.
  • Stay Clear From Pool Drains — Pool drains can be interesting to small children, so it is a good idea to tell kids exactly what they are and why they need to stay away. Pool drains regularly account for a number of serious accidents that can include fatal drownings.
  • Avoid Alcohol — While many people view time on the water as being ideal for drinking, you need to know that alcohol consumption clearly impairs a person’s judgment, coordination, and balance. Being drunk will not be beneficial in an emergency situation.
  • Learn CPR — Get CPR certification through the American Red Cross, a local hospital, or some other community organization. CPR can be a huge difference in an emergency situation when every second matters, and a person’s actions on the scene could mean the difference between life and death.

Call Us Today to Speak with a New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer

Egenberg Trial Lawyers certainly hopes everybody has fun on the water this summer, but we also know that there will be people who are harmed in accidents caused by another party’s negligence. You can have our attorneys help you when you call (504) 229-2853 or contact us online to set up a free consultation.

Injuries at Summer Festivals in New Orleans

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Many people focus their New Orleans plans around Mardi Gras festivities or the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. However, this great city offers so much to do throughout the summer months. Whether you live in New Orleans or are here on vacation, many summer festivals provide great food, music, and more. The following festivals can help you make the most of the hot summer months:

  • Oyster Festival
  • Cajun-Zydeco Festival
  • Essence Festival
  • Running of the Bulls
  • Bastille Day Fête
  • Tales of the Cocktail
  • Satchmo Summerfest
  • White Linen Night
  • Dirty Linen Night
  • Red Dress Run
  • Southern Decadence

Whether you want to eat good food, have some craft cocktails, listen to some jazz, or simply be out in the crowd, festival season is a good time to celebrate.

As at any concert or event, accidents and injuries may interrupt the good times that participants are enjoying. They can create a jarring experience—and you may not know what to do if such an accident happens. First, always make sure you get medical treatment for your injuries. Then, contact a respected New Orleans law firm that handles personal injury cases.

Who Is Responsible for Festival Injuries?

As with any type of accident, the primary question after a summer festival injury is whether someone else can be held accountable for your medical bills and other losses. Our attorneys evaluate each case on an individual basis to best advise you of your rights and the best course of action.

  • Individuals – Other people can cause accidents and injuries in many ways. Many festival-goers indulge in some alcoholic beverages, which can only increase the chances that they may cause injuries to others. People may try to drive their cars and may cause drunk driving crashes in parking lots or while leaving the festival. Intoxicated people may become agitated and start fights with others at a festival. These are only some ways that other individuals may be responsible for your injuries.
  • Organizations – In many cases, the organization or venue running the event can also be held liable. For example, if a festival employee was negligent and caused an accident, the employer may also be liable for the actions of the employee. In addition, festival producers and venue owners are required to ensure that the premises of the festival are safe for visitors, which means eliminating any dangerous conditions. They should also provide adequate security for guests. If someone is injured due to a hazard at a festival or due to inadequate security, the organization can be held accountable.

Consult an Experienced New Orleans Personal Injury Attorney Today

The legal team at Egenberg, APLC, hopes that everyone in The Big Easy has a safe and enjoyable summer filled with festivals and other activities. However, if an accident does occur, we are here to help you and your family. These claims can be complex and time is short. If you would like to start discussing a possible case for free, call (504) 229-5700 or contact us online.

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