Car accidents are a harrowing experience, often leaving victims in shock, hurt, and full of uncertainty about the future. In the aftermath of a serious car crash, one of the most important decisions you can make is to seek the guidance of an experienced car accident lawyer.  Of course, the […] The post What Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do? appeared first on Mansfield Melancon Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers ..read more

Pressure Ulcers in Nursing Home Residents: A Common but Worrisome Problem Pressure ulcers are areas of irritated or broken skin at a site on the body where the bone puts pressure on the adjacent soft tissues when the person remains in the same position for a long period of time. […] The post Pressure Ulcers in Nursing Home Residents: A Common but Worrisome Problem appeared first on Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick – Injury Lawyers ..read more

Louisiana Court to Allow Survivors of Abuse by Clergy to File Lawsuits Against Diocese People who have suffered harm because of another person’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing have the right to file a civil lawsuit and seek damages to compensate them for the harm, financial or otherwise, that the defendant […] The post Louisiana Court to Allow Survivors of Abuse by Clergy to File Lawsuits Against Diocese appeared first on Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick – Injury Lawyers ..read more

“Prenuptial Agreements are just for celebrities and wealthy people. I am neither rich nor famous, so I do not need one. ” False.  A Prenuptial Agreement in Louisiana is typically done to “opt-out” of community property.  In Louisiana when two parties get married, they are automatically defaulted into a community […] The post “You Give Love A Bad Name:” Debunking the Myths of Prenuptial Agreements appeared first on Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick – Injury Lawyers ..read more

Landmark Louisiana Supreme Court Decision: Increasing Civil Damages for Sexual Abuse Victims In an era where sexual abuse victims face many obstacles in the pursuit of justice, the recent Louisiana Supreme Court decision in CD, et al. vs. SC, et al.* offers a new way forward. Specifically, the decision in […] The post Landmark Louisiana Supreme Court Decision: Increasing Civil Damages for Sexual Abuse Victims appeared first on Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick – Injury Lawyers ..read more

The True Extent of the Damage From the Garyville Oil Refinery Fire Has Yet to Be Determined People who do not live in Louisiana tend to assume that our economy is based entirely on tourism. The unmatchable food and music of New Orleans are world-famous, and the tourism industry does […] The post The True Extent of the Damage From the Garyville Oil Refinery Fire Has Yet to Be Determined appeared first on Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick – Injury Lawyers ..read more

Off-Road Vehicle Accidents in Louisiana Tourists come to the French Quarter of New Orleans for fun; the bucket-sized daiquiris and heaping plates of uniquely flavorful food are dirt cheap compared to the food and drinks in most tourist towns. Louisiana locals know, however, that adventure, relaxation, good food, and good […] The post Off-Road Vehicle Accidents in Louisiana appeared first on Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick – Injury Lawyers ..read more

Who is Legally Responsible for Bus Accidents? It is obvious to any recently arrived visitor that New Orleans roads are home to many accidents.  As you drive toward the city on I-10, you get a distinct feeling that both the highway and the city streets have seen better days. There […] The post Who is Legally Responsible for Bus Accidents? appeared first on Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick – Injury Lawyers ..read more

Premises Liability Laws in Louisiana: Beyond Slip and Fall Accident New Orleans has a strong claim to being the most hospitable place on Earth. From neighborhood block parties where the fun never ends to the Bourbon Street bars where we let the good times roll all year round, welcoming visitors […] The post Premises Liability Laws in Louisiana: Beyond Slip and Fall Accidents appeared first on Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick – Injury Lawyers ..read more

After a Car Accident, Let Your Doctors and Lawyers Do the Talking You are famous for your organizational skills. Your tax refund is already in your bank account while most of the people around you are scrambling to file for an extension on their taxes. You are never late for […] The post After a Car Accident, Let Your Doctors and Lawyers Do the Talking appeared first on Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick – Injury Lawyers ..read more