Motorcycle Accident, Offshore Injury Lawyers in Louisiana

Lamothe Lea Aertker, LLC

42549 Happywoods Road
Hammond, Louisiana 70403
USA

(985) 365-2513 or (877) 249-6801

(985) 310-5516

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The law firm of Lamothe Lea Aertker provides legal support to neighbors throughout Louisiana including parishes such as Saint Bernard, Saint Charles, Terrebonne and Lafourche. Our firm represents clients in various areas including those involving serious injury or wrongful death. Whether an accident occurs offshore to seamen or on a motorcycle, Lamothe Lea Aertker have proven results. We also represent clients in business litigation matters. We have had substantial success in the areas of business torts, contracts, breach of fiduciary duties, employment and other business related matters.

Lamothe Lea Aertker prepares cases thoroughly by collecting evidence, relevant documents, taking depositions and engaging experts to make a compelling case for trial. Our opponents know we will not hesitate to try a case to verdict. If we are in a case we are fully committed. There are no last minute surprises when we enter the courtroom.

We primarily represent working people because we believe that working people deserve the same high-quality representation which is usually available only to insurance companies and large corporations. We also represent businesses who want smart, aggressive and creative lawyers.

We’re a small firm with an appetite for large, challenging cases. In order to provide the high quality representation our clients deserve, we accept only a select number of cases. Our reputation for high quality, aggressive representation precedes us. As a result, opposing lawyers know they will be facing an opponent with an impressive record of victories. Our reputation adds value to every case we accept.

It is a matter of personal pride that we do not and will not represent insurance companies. Our interests lie solely with our clients and we will defend those interests aggressively. While no one can guarantee a result in any particular case, Lamothe Lea Aertker does guarantee a full commitment to each case that it handles.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Riverboat Accidents; Offshore Accidents; Oil Rig Explosions; Cerebral Palsy; Facial Palsy; Hypoxic Injuries; Transportation Accidents; Breach of Fiduciary Duties; Business Torts; Employee-Employer Relationships; Misappropriation; Property Contamination; Shareholder and Partnership Disputes; Unfair Trade Practices.

Practice Areas Description

Lamothe Lea Aertker, LLC provides legal representation and services in the following areas of practice:

- Personal Injury

Our firm is expert at handling many types of serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. Our thorough understanding of maritime law, workers compensation, motor vehicle liability and other areas of personal injury law allows us to secure fair verdicts for our clients. Below is a comprehensive list of the kinds of personal injury and wrongful death claims we handle.

*Maritime Accidents
Accidents occurring at sea fall under federal maritime law, so it is important to work with an attorney who understands the complexity of the system. When maritime accidents are caused by negligence, noncompliance with safety regulations or law violations, injured workers and passengers should contact us right away to discuss their options. We will review your case for free and let you know if you should pursue legal action against the at-fault party for your injuries.

*Boating Accidents
Collision accidents are common on boats, especially when the person at the helm is inexperienced or intoxicated. A boat may strike another vessel, rocks, or sea animals. Passengers may be thrown overboard or injured in explosions. Other perils include capsizing and sinking, often due to unexpected storms and rough seas. Some accidents are unavoidable, but others may be due to the negligence of another. When that happens, it is important to discuss your rights with an experienced personal injury attorney. Contact our office today to find out if you are due compensation for your injuries.

*Riverboat Accidents
To prove negligence against a riverboat, you need an experienced maritime attorney who can show that the crew knew about or should have known about the dangerous condition that caused the injury. The attorney must also show the crew took inadequate steps to fix or warn about the dangerous condition. Finally, counsel must show proof of damages. To find out if you have a good case against a riverboat captain or crew because of an injury, contact Lamothe Lea Aertker today.

*Offshore Accidents
The seas are a dangerous place to be, even on the safest and most secure ships. Unfortunately, injury rates continue to climb and are often due to the negligence of a third party or to the un-seaworthiness of a vessel. Few have the depth of understanding of maritime law that Frank Lamothe of Lamothe Lea Aertker has developed. He has lectured extensively on offshore litigation at national and local conferences. He was also featured on an NBC News Monitor presentation entitled “Danger on the Rigs” on July 16, 1983.

*Oil Rig Explosions
Anyone injured in an oil rig explosion or if someone you love was killed in such an explosion you should contact an experienced and qualified maritime attorney who will make sure you are appropriately compensated for your losses. Lamothe Lea Aertker understands maritime law to a depth few can challenge. Contact us today for a free case evaluation to understand and protect your rights.

*Medical Malpractice
There are many types of medical mistakes, including birth injury, surgical and anesthesia errors, prescription mistakes, failure to diagnose, and wrongful death, among others. In order to prove a medical malpractice case, you must show that your injury is the result of a mistake made due to the negligence or wrongdoing of a medical professional.

*Birth Injuries
If your child suffered a birth injury or other form of medical negligence, Lamothe Lea Aertker wants to help you find out if the injury could have been prevented. Contact us for a free evaluation of your case so we may give you the information you need about your legal rights and options.

*Brain & Neurological Injuries
Brain and neurological injuries can be caused by auto accidents, sports injuries, violence, reactions to prescription drugs and toxic exposure. Some injuries are also caused by the failure of surgeons or anesthesiologists before, during or after surgery. If you or someone you love suffered a serious neurological injury because of birth injury, adverse drug reactions, or hypoxic injury, you may need to seek compensation to ensure the financial welfare of your family.

*Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a devastating type of birth injury that can create life-long difficulties for both the injured infant and the family that must care for the child. CP is caused by lack of oxygen in the fetal brain before, during, or just after birth. CP can also occur without any obvious incident, when the infant brain fails to develop fully. This may be due to disease, drug use, chemical exposure during pregnancy, or birth defects.

*Facial Palsy
Facial palsy is an unfortunate injury that may occur during birth. In some cases, a facial presentation during birth causes the injury. But more often than not, it is caused by improper use of forceps or failure of the physician to order a C-section when it was the most prudent course. If you believe your child’s facial palsy was caused by the negligence of a medical professional, contact our office so we may discuss your case and explain your options and legal rights.

*Failure to Diagnose
If you believe your doctor should have told you your symptoms could be cancer, or if a radiologist or physician failed to order the appropriate tests or diagnose your cancer, you may have a claim for medical malpractice. Contact Lamothe Lea Aertker today to find out if you have a case for malpractice. We will give your case a free evaluation so that you may understand your rights and the options available to you.

*Hypoxic Injuries
The brain must receive a continuous flow of oxygen or cells begin to die and vital processes become interrupted. When oxygen is kept from the brain, a hypoxic-anoxic injury, (HAI) occurs. Hypoxic injuries occur during a partial lack of oxygen. Anoxic injuries occur when the brain is deprived of all oxygen. Hypoxic injuries devastate the injured and their families. Treatment may be complicated, costly and time consuming. Medical bills and rehabilitative care can destroy the family finances. That is why speaking to a qualified attorney is so important.

*Spinal & Other Nerve Injuries
Spinal and nerve injuries can be the result of surgical or anesthesia errors. Thousands are injured this way every year. Poor pre-operative planning or care, surgeon incompetence, and incorrect incisions can all lead to damage to the spine and nerves. If you believe your spinal or nerve injury was the result of medical negligence, contact Lamothe Lea Aertker to discuss your case. We will explain your rights and options during a free consultation.

*Industrial Injury
Lamothe Lea Aertker has vast experience in industrial injury claims and lawsuits. You can be certain that if your employer is to blame for your injury, we will get to the bottom of it and hold the company accountable. If you were injured at work, or if you lost a loved one because of an employer’s negligence, you owe it to yourself to speak to us right away. Contact us for a free consultation and evaluation of your case.

*Products Liability
Strict liability is imposed on products liability cases. Simply putting a product up for sale creates an implicit guarantee that the product is safe. This means that those who are harmed need not prove negligence against any particular party. One need not prove the specific defect, only that a defect exists in the product and an injury or death was the result. Those injured by defective products have a right to seek compensation for their injuries. If you or someone you love suffered serious harm because of a defective product, contact Lamothe Lea Aertker immediately for a free consultation and evaluation of your case.

*Premises Liability
Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe and free from hazards for visitors. When a property owner fails in that duty, he or she can be found negligent under premises liability law.

*Serious Burns
If you or someone you love was seriously burned due to the negligence of another, contact Lamothe Lea Aertker right away. We will evaluate your case free of charge and help you find the best course of action for securing injury compensation.

*Sexual Abuse
Lamothe Lea Aertker has substantial experience finding justice in sex abuse cases. Frank E. Lamothe, III, was recently instrumental in settling a group of sex abuse cases for over $5 million, involving a Catholic home for disadvantaged boys. Mr. Lamothe has lectured on sex abuse in Louisiana and authored a paper entitled “Sex Abuse in Louisiana.”

*Toxic Exposure
When toxic chemicals or hazardous materials are leaked into the environment, they can cause devastating effects on the property values and health of area inhabitants. Exposure can occur over just a few hours, such as an oil refinery explosion, or it can last years. When long-term toxic exposure occurs, it is usually in the workplace, such as lung damage to asbestos workers and coal miners.

*Transportation Accidents
When people are injured or killed in accidents, the entire family suffers. Dependents are left with medical bills while adjusting to reduced income. Those who did not carry life or health insurance leave their families in an even more precarious situation. If someone you love was seriously injured or killed in a transportation accident, you owe it to your family to seek compensation.

*Auto Accidents
If you or a loved one were injured, or if a loved one was killed in an auto accident that was someone else’s fault, you may be able to secure compensation for your injuries. An experienced auto accident lawyer will help you secure compensation for past and future damages related to personal injury. Contact us today to speak with an experienced and qualified attorney who can evaluate your claim and determine the best way to protect your interests.

*Aviation Accidents
In order to bring an aviation accident claim, you must prove the person or company responsible did not meet the required standards for operation, engineering, or regulatory issues. It is important to know that aviation accident cases may be subject to a statute of limitation, limiting the time a person has to file a personal injury claim. Not only is Frank Lamothe an experienced aviation attorney, he is also a licensed instrument rated pilot who has handled complex fixed wing and helicopter cases. He has lectured on aviation accidents to the Lawyers-Pilots Bar Association.

*Large Truck Accidents
If you or a loved one has been injured in a large truck accident, please contact us to speak with an experienced large truck accident attorney about your legal options. Our qualified and experience attorneys can discuss your questions and concerns and find out if you are eligible for compensation and how best to protect and maximize your legal rights.

*Motorcycle Accidents
As an avid motorcyclist, Frank Lamothe, has the knowledge and experience you need to obtain damages for your motorcycle accident and related losses. Mr. Lamothe rides motorcycles regularly on the road as well as off. He also competes in off-road trail races. Mr. Lamothe is a member of the American Motorcycle Association, the Motorcycle Sport Touring Association, Southern Enduro Riders Association and the Louisiana Dual Sports Riders Association.

*Wrongful Death
Lamothe Lea Aertker has extensive experience in representing family members in wrongful death actions. If a loved one has been killed because of the negligence another, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death action that protects your family’s financial future. Please contact us today for a free case evaluation to determine the best way to protect your family’s legal interest and future.

- Business Litigation

We understand that a lawsuit not only threatens the financial health of your business, it also disrupts your day-to-day business management. We work hard to ensure your case is aggressively litigated and vigorously defended. We have handled complex litigation for various types of businesses involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, insurance coverage and claims issues, intellectual property issues and other business-related torts. We also assist clients in insurance coverage and claims issues and real estate litigation. Below is a comprehensive list of the business litigation services we offer.

*Breach of Fiduciary Duties
A fiduciary duty exists when one party, the principal, entrusts another party, the fiduciary, to act on their behalf in some way. The fiduciary relationship must be a formal relationship between the two parties where there is a clear obligation of the fiduciary to act in good faith toward the interests of the principal. Most fiduciary obligations involve the careful management of money in some way; however, that is not always the case. A fiduciary is legally required to exercise the highest good faith when acting in the interests of the principal not seeking any benefit or advantage from the relationship other than any fees or salary agreed upon in advance. The fiduciary must not intentionally misrepresent or conceal information from the principal even if the relationship is strained.

*Business Torts
Business torts are generally claims occurring when one business is wronged by another individual or business. Unlike personal liability where the harm is represented by monetary loss, a business tort can involve less tangible losses, such as a business’s monetary interests or business relationships. Among others, such claims can include: Tortuous interference with contractual relations; Fraud; Negligent misrepresentation; Intentional misrepresentation; Unfair trade practices; Commercial disparagement; Bad faith; Breach of fiduciary duties; Misappropriation of proprietary information or trade secrets; and, Interference with prospective business advantage.

*Computer Software & Hardware
Lamothe Lea Aertker has successfully helped other businesses recover from computer failures and receive compensation for their losses and he can do the same for your business. If your business has suffered because of defective computer software or hardware, contact us today and speak to an experienced product liability attorney who will fight to win the compensation you deserve.

*Employee-Employer Relationships
State and federal laws protect the complex employee-employer relationship. Often, wrongful termination, breach of employment agreement, and discrimination issues cause tremendous conflict between businesses and their employees. These clashes can be further complicated by the emotional connections we make as people who spend more time with our coworkers during a regular workweek than we do with our families. When a separation becomes necessary, conflicts naturally arise.

*Fraud and Misrepresentation
Fraud and misrepresentation, sometimes called fraud or deceit, is an area of law designed to protect the rights of individuals and businesses to be treated honestly and fairly. Fraud and misrepresentation can cause severe economic consequences for a business. If your business has been harmed by fraud or misrepresentation, you may have a right to compensation. Contact us today for a free consultation and discussion of your rights under the law.

*Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property consists of intangible creations of the mind such as inventions, writing and artwork, symbols, names, images, and designs used in commercial enterprise. It is made valuable because the owner of the intellectual property has sole access to the information and therefore the ability to profit from it. Intellectual property rights are protected from unauthorized distribution and reproduction through copyrights, patents and trademarks. To learn more about intellectual property rights or if you feel your rights have been infringed, please contact us to speak to a qualified intellectual property lawyer today.

*Misappropriation
Misappropriation is a type of theft commonly faced by businesses. The law defines theft as the taking of property that belongs to another, with no intention of giving it back. What makes misappropriation different from theft is the fact that no physical object is taken. Instead, the thief intentionally and illegally uses the intellectual property of another for his or her own gain. Misappropriation is also a common element in claims for unfair trade practices.

*Property Contamination
Any property owner, whether a business or individual, may have a property contamination claim when industrial emissions, illegal dumping, farm operations and other contaminants threaten human health and the value of the contaminated land. Such claims are often referred to as “toxic torts.” Not only can such events devalue land, federal regulations in connection with reporting spills and cleaning them up can be costly. If your property has suffered from negligent contamination, or if your business has been accused of property contamination, it is important you contact Lamothe Lea Aertker today for a free comprehensive evaluation of your case.

*Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
Lamothe Lea Aertker has extensive experience in shareholder/partnership litigation including a recent significant judgment in the breakup of an LLC involving allegations of breach of fiduciary duty by the managers and members of the LLC. Because of the complex issues that arise out of shareholder and partnership disputes, it is important to seek the help of an experienced and qualified business litigation attorney who can help you resolve your case successfully. Contact us today for a free consultation.

*Trade Secrets
A trade secret can be a recipe (like the famous Coca-Cola formula) or it can be a process, procedure or other type of information that gives a business a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The only way to enforce protections for your trade secrets is to restrict access to the information. Any individuals with access to the trade secret should sign a nondisclosure agreement. Such an agreement will specify the punishment for disclosing the trade secret. If someone is able to independently reverse-engineer or stumble upon the same secret, there is no protection available to you. But if someone leaks the information, you may have a claim for misappropriation of trade secrets.

*Unfair Trade Practices
Any time a business engages in trade practices that are fraudulent, deceptive, dishonest or prohibited by law, it is considered an Unfair Trade Practice. Laws exists to protect businesses and consumers from unfair trade practices to promote good will between consumers and businesses. They also ensure businesses strive to create better products than competitors, rather than producing copy-cats. Businesses injured by unfair competition have two basic remedies available to them. They may seek injunctive relief from the court in the form of a cease-and-desist order, or they may seek monetary damages for the losses suffered by the business because of the unfair trade practices.

*Insurance Claims/Coverage Dispute
Our firm is experienced in both first and third party insurance claims and coverage issues. When it comes to first party claims, we ensure you are paid properly for your claim. Under third party claims, we ensure your insurance company protects your interests, as it is bound to do under your general or commercial liability policy. If you feel you have been wrongfully denied insurance coverage or your insurer has treated you unfairly, please contact Lamothe Lea Aertker. We can evaluate your case—free of charge—to determine the best way to protect your legal interests. We have a wealth of experience handling similar cases and we are prepared to go the distance to ensure you are treated fairly.

*Real Estate Litigation
Real Estate litigation takes many forms, including residential and commercial real estate disputes. Lease litigation, land use litigation, property defect disputes, zoning disputes, and expropriation issues can all be part causes for real estate litigation. Other common litigation issues include real estate financing disputes, breach of agreements to purchase, misrepresentations concerning real estate conditions and fraud claims. These claims may be made against contractors, realtors, mortgage brokers, real estate settlement attorneys, closing agents and appraisers.