Category: Personal Injury

You were involved in an accident in which someone else’s negligence resulted in you suffering serious injuries in Louisiana, like a slip and fall. You have been treated by doctors. You have substantial medical bills and lost wages, and you’ve endured significant pain and suffering and emotional turmoil since getting hurt.  You’ve been doing some […]

Data compiled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for 2023 shows that at least 154,700 children aged 12 and under were seen in hospital emergency rooms that year for toy-related injuries. Another 10 children lost their lives due to the same reason. Some of the concerns that result in these hospitalizations also end […]

If you get into an injury-causing accident, it is going to cause major disruptions. It might require multiple trips to the doctor’s office and possibly a hospital stay. It could also mean being kept from working while you recover. If it’s a car accident, you will also have to deal with getting your car fixed […]

Whether you were hurt in a car accident, slipped and fell on someone else’s property, or were injured while using a defective product, you deserve to be fully and fairly compensated for your losses. After some back and forth with the insurance company, they’re now asking that you go to mediation. But what is mediation? […]

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 […]

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 […]

Many people report issues with their backs after an accident. Any impact can strain and injure muscles, ligaments, and even the spine. If you notice that something doesn’t feel right, you need medical help immediately. Without prompt medical treatment, you can end up suffering more serious injuries (like a slipped disk or compressed nerve) down […]

Childbirth is meant to be a joyful occasion. Unfortunately, medical errors during delivery can lead to serious injuries for both the mother and the baby. Many times, birth injury cases focus on the infant, but mothers can also face a wide range of injuries as well. When healthcare providers fail to act in their patients’ […]

Dog bites are a common occurrence. In the United States, around 4.5 million people are bitten each year, and about 800,000 require some medical treatment.  Sometimes, you may know the owner and be able to get a record of the pet’s vaccination status. Other times, these bites come from loose dogs that don’t seem to […]