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Workplace Violence Awareness And Prevention

Workplace murder is the leading killer of working females, (35% of their fatal work injuries) and the second leading killer of males. The problem is especially acute in service sector industries (e.g. retail establishments, taxi and limousine, police and security services). According to the figures released on August 3, 1995, by the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)(1), 1,071 workers were murdered in the workplace in 1994, a slight decrease from 1,074 the previous year.

If you have suffered financial or emotional distress due to the negligence of others in Louisiana, contact our wrongful death lawyer now and obtain a free case evaluation.

Did You Know?

There are those who cannot sue for wrongful death.
A family member cannot sue another family member for wrongful death.

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	News about Wrongful Death cases in Louisiana and nationwide: Guidelines For Workplace Violence Prevention Programs For Night Retail Establishments These are draft voluntary guidelines designed to prevent violence at late night retail establishments. As we understand your concerns, they are tha... Read more > Work Related Homicide Rates Highest Among Cabbies, Cops Taxicab drivers and chauffeurs face the highest on-the-job homicide rate of any occupation. In 1998, there were 17.9 homicides per 100,000 workers ... Read more > Job Related Deaths Are Less Likely For Women Women suffered 2,506 (or 8 percent) of the 31,567 job-related fatalities reported from 1992 to 1996. During the same time period, women accounted f... Read more > More Wrongful Death News >

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Defendant

Definition:
The party being sued or the party accused of committing the offense charged.

Damages

Definition:
Monetary compensation or indemnity for wrong or injury caused by the Violation of a legal right. 1. Compensatory damages - Reimbursement for actual loss or injury. 2. Exemplary damages - Monetary award by way of punishment for injury caused by aggravated circumstances or malice, in addition to compensation for the injury. 3. Punitive damages - Monetary compensation awarded in excess of ordinary damages, as punishment for a gross wrong.

Negligence

Definition:
Conduct which falls below the standard established by law for the protection of others against unreasonable risk of harm.

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Louisiana Wrongful-Death Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Wrongful-Death attorney you should contact our Wrongful-Death Attorney as soon as possible:

Abbeville
Alexandria
Baker
Bastrop
Baton Rouge
Bogalusa
Bossier City
Breaux Bridge
Chalmette
Covington
Crowley
Denham Springs
Deridder
Gonzales
Gretna
Hammond
Harvey
Houma
Kenner
La Place
Lafayette
Lake Charles

Leesville
Mandeville
Marrero
Metairie
Monroe
Morgan City
Natchitoches
New Iberia
New Orleans
Opelousas
Pineville
Prairieville
Ruston
Shreveport
Slidell
Sulphur
Thibodaux
Ville Platte
West Monroe
Westwego
Zachary

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