Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer

Richard Voorhies, Attorney at Law

4970 Bluebonnet Blvd. Suite C Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 USA

 (225) 202-9222

www.richardvlaw.com
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Law Firm Overview

Richard Voorhies, Attorney at Law specializes in personal injury cases, hurricane damage claims, car and auto accidents, employment discrimination, medical malpractice, insurance claims and criminal defense. Richard offers the highest quality personal injury representation to citizens of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Mandeville, Lafayette and surrounding areas of Louisiana. Although Richard's primary office is located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, he also has a business office in Baton Rouge and handles cases throughout Louisiana.

Richard Voorhies, Attorney at Law, has the requisite knowledge, experience and dedication to timely and properly handle your personal injury claim. Richard represents families and businesses throughout Louisiana in various personal injury related matters, including cases involving: car and auto accidents; medical malpractice claims; products liability; wrongful death; premise liability; slip and fall accidents and chemical exposure cases, just to name a few. The injuries arising from these type cases often include, broken bones, strained muscles, ruptured or herniated discs, brain injury, spinal cord injury, head trauma, and other types of personal injuries. Regardless of the type of personal injury case, however, Richard has the resources to ensure that you receive proper and timely medical treatment for your personal injury.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Hurricane Claims; Chinese Drywall; Land Contamination Cases; Mass Environmental Disasters; Chemical Exposure; Inhalation and Exposure; Chemical Spill Cases; BP Oil Spill Claims; Contract Claims

Practice Areas Description

Our practice areas include, but not limited to the following:

- Personal Injury Claims

Attorney Richard Voorhies represents clients for their personal injury concerns in the following areas: Automobile/Car/Truck/Motorcycle Accidents, Slip and Fall, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Toxic Torts, Wrongful Death and Survival Actions, Commercial Truck Accidents, Medical Device Defects, Pharmaceutical Claims, Birth Defects, Helicopter Crashes, Motorcycle Accidents, Burn Injuries, Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries, Medical Malpractice.

- Hurricane Claims

Know your rights when it comes to your hurricane claim; don't let the insurance carriers take advantage of your ignorance. Call or email Richard Voorhies, your Louisiana hurricane lawyer, for a free consultation concerning any questions that you might have about your hurricane property damage claim. If you are a victim of hurricane damage and feel that you have been underpaid or wrongfully denied coverage on your property damage claim, call Richard today for a free case evaluation.

- Wrongful Death

A wrongful death lawsuit arises when the negligence or misconduct of a person results in the death of another. Wrongful death cases can arise out of various forms of negligent actions including auto accidents, medical malpractice, defective products and chemical exposures. Regardless of the cause of the negligence or misconduct, Louisiana law provides that the wrongful death victim's named beneficiaries have the right to recover from the negligent party the damages that they themselves have suffered as a result of the victim's death. The wrongful death victim's named beneficiaries must, however, bring a wrongful death lawsuit within one year of the date of the victims death. Damages which are recoverable under a wrongful death case in Louisiana include loss of love, affection, companionship, mental anguish, loss of services, loss of support from the date of death, loss of future support, loss of consortium, and medical expenses.

- Medical Malpractice

Many serious personal injury cases arise out of medical malpractice. Medical malpractice is a term of art used to describe a heath care provider's negligence or misconduct which results in personal injury. Injuries related to medical malpractice often do not arise until sometime after the negligent act. For example, say a surgeon inadvertently leaves a surgical sponge in his patient's stomach, the patient may not develop health issues until long after the surgery. This is one reason why Louisiana law provides that the victim of medical malpractice has one year within the date of discovery of the malpractice to bring his/her lawsuit. Generally speaking, the date of discovery commences on the first date on which the medical malpractice victim either knew or should have known that their personal injury may be related to medical malpractice. This date of discovery is a fluid concept and one which often is not clear in any given case. Therefore, it is imperative that you seek advice from an attorney/lawyer as soon as you believe that your personal injury may be related to medical malpractice.

- Auto Accident

If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car or auto accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, 18-wheeler accident or other motor vehicle accident, you will need an experienced and dedicated attorney to handle your case. Whether in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette or surrounding areas in Louisiana, Richard Voorhies is your personal injury lawyer. Richard specializes in car and auto accident cases and will provide you with the quality legal representation that you deserve.

- Intentional Torts

A tort is a wrongful action, not including a breach of contract, which causes personal injury to another. In the realm of personal injury lawsuits, causes of action arise either out of a defendants negligence or his intentional misconduct. An intentional tort occurs when the defendant either desires to bring about a personal injury or is substantially certain that a personal injury will follow from his conduct.

- Chinese Drywall

Chinese drywall may cause severe damage to your home because of its corrosive properties. As a corroder, Chinese drywall can destroy the copper wiring in a home, and may require sheet rock replacement throughout the home. Reports claim that Chinese drywall, when exposed to humid air, may leave a rotten egg smell resonating in the home. But at this point, not much is clear as to exactly how to identify Chinese drywall and its potentially devastating effects.

- 18 Wheeler Accidents

Richard Voorhies, Attorney at Law, understands the inherent legal issues involved in prosecuting auto accident cases involving 18 wheeler tractor trailers, and he has the resources and ambition necessary to see your case through trial, if necessary. If you or someone you care about has sustained a personal injury as a result of an auto accident involving an 18 wheeler or other type of commercial truck, contact Richard today and let him advise you as to how to legally protect yourself going forward following your 18 wheeler auto accident.

- Toxic Tort

A toxic tort is a legal term of art which covers a wide array of personal injury claims including cases involving toxic mold, chemical exposure, products liability, real estate/construction remediation and environmental law claims. These cases typically turn on expert testimony in the particular field at issue and can be won or lost in the discovery phase of the litigation. Victims of toxic torts often require specialized medical treatment and long-term health care. Unlike most personal injury cases, the health issues involved in toxic tort cases may be latent and unknown to the victim for months or even years. In these long-term latency exposure cases, it is imperative that the victim receive proper medical treatment.

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