If you or a loved one needs a platform drilling, offshore injury, or personal injury attorney in Louisiana, call HMGD. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis. Therefore, we are not paid until you are.

HMGD'S PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS CAN HELP YOU GET FAIR COMPENSATION FOR SUFFERING CAUSED BY A CAR WRECK

If you are injured due to the negligence of another person, the attorneys of Haik, Minvielle, Grubbs & D'Albor can assist you in obtaining the fair and just compensation you deserve. Our attorneys regularly help those seriously injured in car wrecks, truck or 18-wheeler accidents, and bus crashes. We also assist accident victims who suffer brain, neck, back, and other orthopedic injuries and burns. Contact HMGD Personal Injury Law Firm for professional personal injury representation with proven results.

EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE WRONGFUL DEATH ATTORNEYS CAN HELP YOU OBTAIN A FAIR AND JUST OUTCOME

If you have lost a loved one because of someone's negligence, you may be having a difficult time emotionally and struggling with an overwhelming sense of loss. You might think pursuing a claim for monetary damages is pointless or even devalues their life. However, our state law allows recovery for wrongful death cases to give support to the family. The legal issues surrounding wrongful death are complicated and require experience and specialist knowledge to get a fair and just outcome.

At Haik, Minvielle, Grubbs & D'Albor, we are here to help provide not only the comfort you and your family need but the legal representation that will get you through difficult times and help you get the compensation that you deserve for this tragic event. We know how to present the case and win full value for the victim’s wrongful injuries and life.

EXPERIENCED LOUISIANA DISABILITY LAWYERS THAT FIGHT FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS

Some people may not realize that if they’ve sustained a serious injury in an accident, they could still be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits even if they have already received a settlement.

There are different factors to consider, but it’s worth sitting down with a lawyer who understands the Social Security Disability appeal process to determine if it’s beneficial to apply for Social Security Disability benefits.

HMGD'S EXPERIENCED, COMMITTED MARITIME AND OFFSHORE INJURY ATTORNEYS CAN PROVIDE A SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION FOR COMPLEX MARITIME LAW CASES.

Maritime and offshore platform injury law is very specialized and intricate. The level of effort and expertise needed to successfully prosecute a personal injury case under the Jones Act or Maritime Law is something only an experienced, committed maritime or platform injury attorney can provide. An individual who is injured offshore must speak to an attorney that has the knowledge and the background to be able to assist them. There are various laws that apply to offshore/maritime injuries including:

• The Jones Act
• The Longshoremen Benefit Act
• The State Workmen's Act
• Maritime Tropical

The recovery under these acts or statutes is complex. Much of it depends on the details of your specific case. It is imperative to choose a strong, knowledgeable law firm that can review the facts of your case, understand the complexities of the laws, and pursue a legal path that will get you the best result possible.

As experienced Louisiana offshore injury attorneys, we can assist with these personal injury claims and guide you through the complexities of your case.

PERSONAL INJURY FAQS

WHAT IS MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE WORTH?

While this is a common question in personal injury cases, the answer is not very satisfying. For most people, no dollar figure can remedy their injury. Money cannot heal broken bodies; money cannot restore feelings of dignity and self-worth; money cannot bring back a lost loved one.

However, monetary compensation is just about the only option we have to make up for an injury or a loss of life. Figuring out the worth of any accident injury is a critical component in any personal injury case. It’s also the most difficult part to determine and the amount varies depending on your particular circumstances.

WHAT MUST AN INSURANCE COMPANY COMPENSATE FOLLOWING A PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT?

To determine what your claim is worth, you must first know the types of damages that receive compensation. Usually, a person who is liable for a personal injury accident — and therefore his/her liability insurance company — must pay an injured person for:

• Medical care and related expenses
• Loss of income due to an accident
• Permanent physical disability or disfigurement
• Loss of family, social, and educational experiences, including missed school or training, vacation or recreation, or a special event
• Emotional damages, such as stress, embarrassment, depression, or strains on family relationships

If you are injured in an accident, you must speak with a qualified personal injury attorney to help you determine your claim's worth. Every case is different, and you need the best personal injury lawyer to manage your case.

HOW WILL MY MEDICAL BILLS GET PAID AFTER A PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT?

There are several ways to pay medical bills after a personal injury accident.

1. Med pay coverage through your automobile insurance
2. Haik, Minvielle, Grubbs, & D'Albor offers options to clients as their personal injury law firm
3. Permanent physical disability or disfigurement
4. Loss of family, social, and educational experiences, including missed school or training, vacation or recreation, or a special event
5. Emotional damages, such as stress, embarrassment, depression, or strains on family relationships

We care for our clients and we'll bend over backward to help them in any way we can.

Whatever it may be, HMGD is willing to assist our clients with their medical needs. Again, there are various ways, and some of them depend on the client's insurance policies.

SHOULD I GIVE A RECORDED STATEMENT AFTER MY ACCIDENT?

Often, when an accident occurs, whether it be a car accident, an offshore injury, or you get hurt at work, someone from your place of work, or their insurance company, may want to take a written or recorded statement from you. While you can give a recorded statement, any statement that you give to an insurance company before you speak with a lawyer could be used against you later.

A good rule of thumb is to call your lawyer before giving a statement.

WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN I HAVE AN ACCIDENT?

If you are in an accident, the first step is to determine if you are injured. Here are some critical things to remember to do if capable.

1. Take a picture of the accident. Document the damage and the accident scene as soon as you can.
2. Talk to a police officer and give them your full cooperation. Make sure everyone involved is present and look for eyewitnesses.
3. If you need to seek medical treatment, go to a hospital to receive medical care and document your injuries. Document your injuries by going to the doctor, getting the medicines filled, and taking time to recover.
4. Keep all your documentation: medical pills, prescriptions, estimates of your damages, and photos. They could be used as evidence in the future.
5. Speak to a professional personal injury lawyer.

WHAT LAWS APPLY TO MARITIME AND OFFSHORE INJURIES?

• The Jones Act (46 U.S.C. §688) - A worker who is a member of a crew of either traditional or non-traditional vessels, such as floating and drilling rigs and spud barges, has a right to assert a claim for personal injury damages arising from a negligent act by his employer or co-workers.
• Under the Jones Act, injured crew members and seamen can recover damages for personal injuries, including pain and suffering, disability, and loss of enjoyment of life. If employer negligence played any part in causing the injury, that employer is liable.
• Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act Section 905 (b) - Individuals injured while being transported to and from offshore facilities also have rights under maritime law. If they are injured through a wrongful or negligent act of the vessel, they may prosecute a claim with Louisiana. This law allows individuals to assert claims for full damages, even while receiving worker's compensation and medical benefits from their employers.
• According to the U.S. Supreme Court, the law of the adjoining state governs workers injured while working on a fixed offshore platform that is attached to the ocean bottom. Therefore, offshore platforms and tension-leg platforms located off the coast of Louisiana are considered artificial islands governed by Louisiana law.