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Company Liability for Employee’s DUI After a Holiday Party
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November 1, 2023
Ahead of the holiday season, both individuals and companies in Louisiana should be aware of their responsibilities when it comes...
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Elements of Negligence in Your Auto Accident
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September 29, 2023
Getting injured due to the negligence of another person is something that deserves justice. Luckily, there are laws in place...
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Most Common Places Car Accidents Happen and What You Can Do to Prevent Them
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August 18, 2023
It may come as no surprise to those who take the I-10 routinely, that highway is home to many of...
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4 Facts and Statistics About Slip and Fall Accidents
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August 15, 2023
Falls happen every day, but just because they are common does not mean that they are by any means a...
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3 Things to Remember If You’re Injured on Someone’s Property
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August 11, 2023
Injuries can happen anywhere. When they occur on someone’s residential property, you are entitled to file a premises liability claim...
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Am I Covered Under the Jones Act?
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July 24, 2023
If you're in the maritime industry, you're likely to be familiar with the term "Jones Act". Also known as the...
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What Should I Do If My Property Was Damaged in a Hurricane?
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July 5, 2023
Damage to your property caused by a storm or hurricane can leave your life suddenly upended. Being left to pick...
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Why You Need a Hurricane Property Damage Claims Attorney
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July 4, 2023
Hurricanes are some of the most destructive forces of nature with the ability to wreak havoc on homes, families, businesses,...
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What to Do If Your Hurricane Claim Was Denied
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June 30, 2023
3 Steps to Take After a Denied Claim Hurricane Ida left thousands of Louisiana residents without power and significant home...
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Maritime Claims vs. Jones Act Claims: Navigating the Legal Waters in the Gulf of Mexico
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June 12, 2023
In the maritime industry, understanding the different laws that apply to various situations is crucial, especially when it comes to...
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What Are the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer?
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June 4, 2023
Summer is right around the corner, and so is the excitement that comes with it. Many teenagers anticipate this time...
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The Chopin Law Firm Demonstrates Legal Excellence with $12.55 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement
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May 4, 2023
The Chopin Law Firm Secures $12.55 Million Settlement in Medical Malpractice Case, Continues to Achieve Results for Clients NEW ORLEANS, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/...
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The Chopin Law Firm Welcomes Experienced Trial Attorney Frankie Cannone to Its Growing Team
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May 3, 2023
Frankie Cannone, a seasoned trial attorney, joins The Chopin Law Firm, bolstering their personal injury and hurricane litigation expertise. NEW...
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The Chopin Law Firm Offers Assistance to Homeowners Impacted by Hurricanes Laura, Delta, & Ida
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April 1, 2023
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- Louisiana homeowners continue to face significant challenges in the wake of...
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Hurricane Ida Claims Deadline | Hurricane Damage Insurance Claim
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March 5, 2023
Louisiana has been hit hard in the past few years by devastating hurricanes. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida...
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3 Things to Avoid After a Car Accident
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January 1, 2023
What to Avoid After a Crash In many instances, those who have been in a motor vehicle accident are only...
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Driver and Homeowner Risks During the Thanksgiving Holiday
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November 1, 2022
Keep Yourself Out of Harm’s Way This Holiday Season The holiday season is a time for families and friends to...
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Can You Prove Liability in a Hit-and-Run?
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October 3, 2022
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Hit and run accidents occur when the driver who caused the crash flees the...
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What Do I Need For a Wrongful Death Claim?
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October 1, 2022
5 Essential Items When Filing a Wrongful Death Claim When you’ve tragically lost a loved one due to another person’s...
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Why You Need an Attorney After a Car Accident
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September 1, 2022
Three Benefits of Working with An Attorney When injured in a car accident, it's not uncommon for individuals to try...
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Why Are Left Turns More Dangerous?
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August 1, 2022
How Left Turns Become Hazardous The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported for over a decade that left...
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How Do I File a Claim For Hurricane Damage?
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July 1, 2022
Hurricane season can come with many challenges, including having to file a claim for the damages caused by flooding and...
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Preparing Your Home For Hurricane Season
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June 1, 2022
Tips to Ensure Your Home and Family’s Safety Hurricane season is just around the corner, and that means it is...
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Steps to Take After Hurricane Damage [Infographic]
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June 1, 2022
What to Do After a Hurricane New Orleans residents know all too well that one of the most stressful parts...
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Does My Insurance Cover Hurricane Damage?
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April 24, 2022
Many homeowners in Louisiana understand the stress of obtaining insurance coverage for their property. With an annual possibility of severe...
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Is Medical Payments Coverage Necessary?
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April 4, 2022
Deciding Which Insurance Coverage is Right for You In addition to your standard automobile insurance policy that includes bodily injury...
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Spring Break Safety Tips for Families
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March 14, 2022
Keeping Your Family Safe This Spring Break For families who have been looking forward to their spring vacations all year,...
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Who All Can Be Held Liable for a Car Crash?
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March 7, 2022
Holding Someone Accountable for Car Accident Injuries When you’ve become injured in an auto accident caused by another individual, you deserve...
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Why You Should Avoid Recorded Statements After a Crash
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January 31, 2022
Making Your Claims Process Smoother You’ve likely heard an attorney say that you should avoid making any written or recorded...
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When Should I See a Doctor After a Car Accident?
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December 29, 2021
The Importance of Immediate Medical Attention for Car Accident Injuries Even if you’ve sustained only a minor injury in a...
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Determining Liability for Accidents Caused by Black Ice
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December 29, 2021
Accident Liability and Inclement Weather The Federal Highway Administration estimates that over 24% of crashes in the United States occur...
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How is Pain and Suffering Calculated After a Car Accident?
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November 2, 2021
Recovering Non-Economic Damages Following an Accident Becoming severely injured at the hands of another person can leave you with many...
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Is a Personal Injury Settlement Taxable?
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October 5, 2021
Understanding Your Case Compensation When undergoing a personal injury case, many clients are, understandably, concerned about how much of their...
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What To Do If Your Home or Business Was Damaged by Hurricane Ida
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September 16, 2021
FIRST: DO NOT PANIC! Our first reaction is to do whatever we can to get our home or business fixed....
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What Is the Difference Between a Personal Injury Claim and a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
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September 13, 2021
Personal Injury vs. Workers’ Compensation Cases People often confuse personal injury claims with workers’ compensation claims or vice versa. While there...
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Does Louisiana Require Personal Injury Protection Insurance?
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September 8, 2021
You may already know that car insurance isn’t just required by law but is an essential component of your financial...
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Can I Still Recover Damages If I Wasn’t Wearing a Seat Belt?
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August 11, 2021
You may even believe that, since you were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, you...
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Do I Need A Lawyer For My Car Accident? Yes, You do!
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August 10, 2021
One question I am often asked by potential clients is if they really need to hire an attorney or if...
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Child Drowning Accidents Spike in Louisiana
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July 8, 2021
After more than a year in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, children and families across Louisiana are looking forward to...
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5 Essential Firework Safety Tips for Fourth of July
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June 10, 2021
Fireworks are a staple for Fourth of July celebrations, but they are also a common cause of injury during this...
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How Do I Accident-Proof My Home Before Summer?
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May 11, 2021
During the summer months, you may have friends and family members coming over to spend quality time together. Whether you...
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How to Prevent These Common Summertime Accidents
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May 6, 2021
The long, hot Louisiana summer is officially here! For many, this time of year is synonymous with relaxing by the...
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At Least 1 Dead, Multiple Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Louisiana Shore
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April 14, 2021
Seacore Power, a commercial vessel off the shore of Louisiana, capsized on Tuesday. Out of the 19-person crew, 6 people...
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What Does My Auto Insurance Policy Cover?
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March 5, 2021
A car insurance policy is made up of many different components that offer various types of protection in the event...
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How Does Louisiana’s New Car Accident Rule Affect my Lawsuit?
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February 5, 2021
Louisiana motorists who file insurance claims may face additional challenges for receiving maximum compensation due to a new law that...
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What Is Louisiana’s “No Pay, No Play” Car Accident Law?
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February 2, 2021
Pursuing compensation after a car accident may seem easy on paper. You didn’t do anything wrong, and it’s clear which...
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5 Signs of Water Damage After a Storm
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December 7, 2020
When a storm hits in the area of your home, you may be thanking your lucky stars that your property...
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Missouri Court Rules That Coronavirus Counts as a Physical Loss
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September 4, 2020
A number of small business owners across the country turned to their insurance companies when the novel coronavirus hit earlier...
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Case Results: The Chopin Law Firm LLC Represents Two Employment Law Cases
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May 27, 2020
The Chopin Law Firm LLC recently represented clients in two employment law cases, both of which involved unpaid wages and...
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Eliminating Distractions in the Car
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May 14, 2020
Almost every person is guilty of distracted driving in some form, at some point. In fact, there’s a potential distraction...
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5 Ways You Can Help Prevent Distracted Driving
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April 15, 2020
On any given day, nine people are killed and another 1,000 people are injured in accidents involving a distracted driver....
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Timeline of Liability in a Rideshare Accident
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April 7, 2020
Most of us don’t think twice about pulling out our smartphones and calling a rideshare vehicle, such as an Uber...
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Small Business Insurance Claims Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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March 24, 2020
Global health and safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic are causing a complete disruption and impediment to what many considered...
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Don’t Talk to the Other Driver’s Insurance Company
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January 13, 2020
Insurance companies are notorious for using any means necessary to avoid paying injury victims proper compensation. One way they do...
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The 4 People to Talk to After a Car Accident
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January 6, 2020
Being involved in any sort of car accident can leave you with many questions. It’s important to know that there...
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Pursuing a Bigger Paycheck: Are Rideshare Drivers Encouraged to Ignore Traffic Laws?
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November 11, 2019
Rideshare companies, such as Uber and Lyft, offer helpful services to individuals who are looking for a quick, safe, and...
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Hard Rock Developer & Contractors Lawyer Up After Collapse
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October 22, 2019
Questions still abound after the tragic collapse of New Orleans’ Hard Rock Hotel last week. On Sunday, two unstable cranes...
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Hard Rock Hotel Collapse Underscores Construction Dangers
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October 17, 2019
On Saturday, part of New Orleans’ Hard Rock Hotel collapsed with 112 people inside. The building has been under construction...
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Distracted Louisiana Rideshare Drivers: The Unsettling Truth
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October 8, 2019
Uber and Lyft continue to grow year-over-year and as time goes on, more safety concerns begin to arise. Recent changes...
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What Makes Handling an Uber Accident Different From a Traditional Car Accident?
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October 8, 2019
If you’ve been involved in a car accident before, you’re probably familiar with the steps to take afterward in order...
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CDC Says E-Cigarettes Should Not Be Used, Pending Death Investigation
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September 11, 2019
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially taken a hard stance against e-cigarette devices and vape pens....
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Millennial Parents: The Most Distracted Drivers?
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September 9, 2019
Those born between 1981 and 1996 are known as Millennials, a generation notorious for their technological advances and adamant cellphone...
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Distracted Driving Explained
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July 17, 2019
For quite some time, drunk driving has been seen as far and above the single most dangerous way of driving....
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Convenient Deliveries from Amazon Are Causing Serious Injuries
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June 13, 2019
Last year, Amazon ordered 20,000 delivery vans for its program to bring merchandise from the computer screen to your front...
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Social Media’s Impact on Your Personal Injury Claim
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May 17, 2019
In this digital age we live in, if you’re not on social media you’re considered an outsider. Social media gives...
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Cenikor Outsources Patients & Violates Federal Labor Laws
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April 30, 2019
People recovering from drug or alcohol addiction face many personal, physical, and emotional challenges that necessitate medically-assisted inpatient care programs...
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When the Pain Isn’t Physical: Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Mental Health?
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April 14, 2019
More often than not people believe that workers’ compensation only covers physical injuries. This brings attention to the question “What...
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A Visit to a Trampoline Park Can Result in Serious Injury
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April 10, 2019
Trampoline parks have become a very popular destination for families looking to have a uniquely fun experience with their children....
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Workers’ Compensation: A Step by Step Guide
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April 9, 2019
Getting injured at work is something many of us hope never happens, especially if that injury is something that causes...
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Two-Boat Collision in Plaquemines Parish, New Orleans
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February 20, 2019
Commercial Boat and Bay Boat Accident Near Boothville-Venice The Coast Guard has reported a crash between a 40-foot commercial boat...
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What Happens In Uninsured Motorist Accidents?
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February 13, 2019
You’re off minding your own business, enjoying the beautiful Louisiana weather while cruising down the road. You are stopped at...
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Chopin Law Firm, LLC Receives Multiple Awards for 2019
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January 16, 2019
At Chopin Law Firm, LLC, we pride ourselves on fighting tirelessly for our clients. As New Orleans personal injury attorneys,...
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Car Accident Guide: Steps to Take and Things to Avoid
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January 4, 2019
Drunk driving, distracted driving, driving while fatigued, reckless endangerment; these all have a few things in common. They’re some of...
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Slip and Fall Case Against New Orleans Dollar Tree
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November 7, 2018
When landlords and business owners fail to remove obvious hazards on their properties – like a patch of wet floor...
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Attorneys Justin & Richard Chopin Named Super Lawyers
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September 7, 2018
Our experienced and skilled personal injury lawyers at The Chopin Law Firm LLC continue to be recognized as one of...
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Attorney Justin M. Chopin Represents Client in Slip & Fall Case
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July 2, 2018
Attorney Justin M. Chopin and the entire team here at The Chopin Law Firm, LLC is proud to represent Deborah...
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New Orleans Gastropub Closes Without Paying Employees
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May 14, 2018
Capdeville, a gastropub located in the Central Business District, went out of business last month without ever paying the wages...
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Electrocution Accident in Metairie Sends 6 Workers to the Hospital
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April 23, 2018
On April 19th, 2018, six industrial workers in Metairie suffered serious injuries and required hospitalization after being electrocuted. The workers...
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Dat Dog Restaurant Sued Over Improper Tipping Practices
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January 26, 2018
A legal dispute over tipping at Dat Dog restaurants in New Orleans has become part of a growing national debate...
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Chopin Law Firm Represents Client in Fatal Bayou Segnette Boating Accident
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January 18, 2018
On November 19, 2017, one woman was killed and two other people were seriously injured after their boat crashed into...
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Man Wrongfully Terminated After Injury
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January 5, 2018
A man in Orleans Parish is seeking damages for a wrongful termination after he sustained a serious injury on the...
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Chopin Law Firm, LLC Takes Workplace Discrimination Case in New Orleans
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May 23, 2017
Chopin Law Firm, LLC have taken a case involving two New Orleans men who allege they were subjected to workplace...
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The Chopin Law Firm LLC Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Jones Act Seaman
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May 19, 2017
Our New Orleans personal injury attorneys at The Chopin Law Firm LLC are currently representing a Jones Act Seaman who...
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Justin M. Chopin Represents Daddy’s Hands Construction in Lawsuit
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November 16, 2016
Our own Attorney Justin M. Chopin of The Chopin Law Firm LLC is representing Daddy’s Hands Construction LLC in a...
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Richard “Dick” Chopin Joins The Chopin Law Firm PLLC
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March 9, 2016
The Chopin Law Firm is excited to welcome its newest member, Richard “Dick” Chopin to the firm. Dick is one...
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