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When a loved one succumbs to death due to the careless actions of someone else, filing a wrongful death case may be the last thing that grieving family members would want to do. No compensation can indeed cover the devastating loss, however, damages can help lessen the financial burden on family members. What are Damages: Damages available… Read More »All You Need to Know About Damages in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Every year more than six million car accidents take place in the United States alone. Fortunately, most of them involve property or vehicle damage instead of injuries to the drivers or passengers. However, statistics also reveal that one in every three accidents entails serious injuries to the driver or co-travelers, with some leading to fatalities. Car accidents… Read More »What to do post a car accident? A step-by-step Guide

Have you ever suffered injuries in an accident due to someone else’s negligence? How does it feel to have to deal with the legal intricacies besides the pain and suffering following the accident? Frustrating and downright overwhelming, right? In order to ensure that you safely sail through these difficult times, it’s important to ensure that… Read More »Avoid these Five Mistakes to Boost Your Chances of Optimum Personal Injury Claim

The 4th of July, one of America’s most anticipated and cherished holidays, is round the corner and people across the nation couldn’t be happier to have a weekend following the event. Amid Independence Day parades and shows, Americans enjoy their freedom by spending time with their friends and family members. From bursting fireworks, firing up the grill… Read More »Celebrate cautiously! Heed these safety tips this 4th of July

Car accidents are the most common cause of personal injuries in the United States. But that doesn’t mean that you don’t have the right to be recompensed for your damage. Irrespective of who is at fault in a road collision, you are always entitled to seek some compensation for your losses. Determining a reasonable reward… Read More »4 Questions To Ask Before Car Accident Claim Settlement

Like any other sector, the US truck industry is governed by both state and federal laws that should be followed by all truck companies as well as their drivers. Besides many other things, these truck laws help determine who is at fault in the case of a truck accident. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration… Read More »Know the Laws Under Which a Truck Driver Can Be Held Accountable

Local News, National Attention The Maegan Barras case continues to garner national attention. Inside Edition was in Lafayette to interview Maegan Barras about the Facebook video posting that resulted in her unlawful arrest. Unlawful Arrest This is what my son brought home today. This clip is from our own Acadiana High School. This should not… Read More »Inside Edition Maegan Barras Interview

May 11th in Parc International. 2019 Spring Swing Zydeco and R&B Festival. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes.Gates open at 4:00 PM Enter below for your chance to win (2) free tickets to the 2019 Spring Swing Zydeco and R&B Festival. Enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment. Leon Chavis and the Zydeco Flames. Lil Nate.… Read More »Spring Swing Fest

The Burgess Injury & Car Accident Lawyers, along with attorneys Kevin Stockstill and Brian Carlin will be working in cooperation to represent Maegan Barras regarding her recent unlawful arrest by the Scott Police Department. Maegan Barras, was arrested for alleged ‘unlawful posting of criminal activity for notoriety and publicity‘ after she uploaded a video to Facebook of… Read More »Maegan Barras Unlawful Arrest