The unofficial creed of the United States Postal Service (USPS) is “neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” However, that doesn’t mention dog bites. According to the USPS, Louisiana is in the top 25 states with the highest number of dog […]

Louisiana is considered an at-fault state, which means the driver who causes a car accident needs to compensate the victims of the crash through their insurance coverage. That is why every driver is legally obligated to carry liability insurance. Unfortunately, the costs for many collisions exceed the limits of a policy, and insurance companies are […]

You or your baby suffered harm during labor and delivery. Your surgeon operated on your bladder instead of your gallbladder, ultimately leaving you without both. You ultimately found out you had cancer, but only after getting a second opinion after another doctor misdiagnosed you. These are just three of countless examples where a physician or […]

After an accident, you might need to interact with an insurance adjuster. As the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states, an insurance adjuster calling is a part of their job to determine the facts of the accident.  While you may want to be helpful, keep in mind that their job is to protect the insurance […]

If you ever file a personal injury lawsuit in Baton Rouge, you will receive a crash course in how the law works. First, you’ll learn the difference between a criminal and civil case and how the burden of proof applies. While most states use the terminology “burden of proof,” here in Louisiana we refer to […]

Accidents happen every day throughout Baton Rouge. Unfortunately, falls are some of the most common injury incidents that occur.   It’s best not to assume you’re okay after a fall. Instead, you’ll want to monitor for signs of potential injuries, whether you have slipped on a wet floor or tripped in a parking lot or an […]

While anyone can make a mistake,  ones that medical practitioners make can have significant adverse consequences for patient health. Fortunately, Louisiana law allows patients who suffer additional injuries, develop further illnesses, or die while under the care of a healthcare provider to take legal action by filing a medical malpractice case against the party whose […]

According to data collected from Louisiana State University (LSU), in 2022, traffic accidents cost the residents here in the Bayou State $10.65 billion. That breaks down to around $3,439 for each person. Those collisions resulted in injuries, property damage, and fatalities. A report should be generated for every crash, especially one involving injuries. That document […]

When you file a personal injury lawsuit, you will hear the term “negligence” throughout the process. In most situations, you received injuries due to the negligence of another person, business, or entity. At Bianca | Matkins, we know that negligence plays a major role in these cases. Did you know that there are different types […]

We hear about severe accidents with 18-wheelers all the time and how devastating and deadly wrecks with large trucks can be. And we see these accidents in the news or drive past them on the road and often we wonder if anyone survived or what makes large trucks so dangerous that they’re always getting into […]