How Much Is My Case Worth?
You were injured, and it wasn’t your fault. Now you’re dealing with the aftermath all on your own, and you know you need help. Whether you’re watching medical bills pile up, dealing with dwindling savings while you’re out of work, or worried about your future financial stability, filing a personal injury claim can lay the […]
What Are the Main Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?
As of 2016, there were 11.4% Baton Rouge households without at least one motor vehicle. This leaves a significant number of our residents with no other choice but to rely on public transportation, rides with friends or family members, and pedestrian infrastructure. While walking can be a great way to stay fit, preserve your finances, […]
Is Wrongful Death Civil or Criminal?
Most of us take for granted that our loved ones will be with us until later in life. That’s why coping with the unexpected, premature death of a loved one can be so challenging to cope with. It’s understandable that you would want the party that caused your relative’s untimely death held accountable to the […]
How Long Will My Case Take?
At Bianca | Matkins, we treat every case like it’s going to trial, even though we know most can be settled out of court. When we cover all bases and prepare your case against every foreseeable challenge, we are in the best position to win you the most advantageous outcome possible. A lot of personal […]
What Happens When a Security Guard Is Negligent?
What happens when a security guard is negligent? Very serious consequences can happen. When a security guard is negligent… They fail to perform the job they were hired to do. Individuals with harmful intentions can enter a property. An opportunity for a perpetrator to commit a crime is opened. A crime that should have been […]
Are Most Car Accidents Caused by Human Error?
Getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle is an enormous responsibility that most of us undertake every day. When we choose to drive, we are agreeing to follow the rules of the road and to act in a manner that preserves the safety and wellbeing of both ourselves and all other motorists. While you […]
The First Steps to Filing a Work Injury Claim
Employment opportunities are quite expansive in Baton Rouge and surrounding Louisiana cities. A previous listing of our state’s top 50 employers in The Advocate newspaper listed at least nine Baton Rouge companies on their list, including health care facilities such as dialysis centers and medical centers, heavy equipment rental operations, asset protection firms, interior design […]
Who Is Found Liable for Most Truck Accidents in Louisiana?
When someone is injured in a truck accident, their losses are rarely minor. Permanent disability, extensive medical interventions, years of ongoing treatment, inability to work, and a loss of one’s mode of transportation are all common outcomes of an accident caused by a large truck. Under Louisiana state statutes, the party responsible for causing the […]
How Much To Expect From a Car Accident Settlement
Life after a serious car accident often looks very different from before. If you were injured in a crash, your ability to work, earn a living, pay your bills, deal with medical expenses, and manage your household may have been severely impacted. Damages associated with auto accidents involve much more than just financial losses, too. […]
How Are Trucking Accidents Different From Car Accidents?
Some of the busiest interstates in our country run through Baton Rouge, including I-10, I-12, and I-110. There are also U.S. Route 190 and U.S. Route 61 and Louisiana Highway 415 (LA-415), LA-1, LA-427, and more than a dozen others that run through or around our capital city. As you might imagine, with as many […]