Personal Injury & Workers’ Comp

A Simple Guide for Shreveport & Bossier City Residents Accidents happen—but sometimes they happen because a property wasn’t kept safe. Maybe you slipped on a wet floor at a store, tripped over a broken step at a friend’s house, or got hurt in a poorly maintained parking lot. When that’s the case, Louisiana [...]

Protecting Your Rights Against the Insurance Companies Life is unpredictable. Sometimes, events like hurricanes, floods, fires, or even government shutdowns can make it impossible to meet your obligations, like paying bills, running a business, or fulfilling a contract. These kinds of situations are called force majeure events. Not every unexpected event counts as [...]

When people think about “going to court,” they often picture the dramatic trials and intense courtroom scenes they’ve seen on TV. In reality, not all court cases play out like primetime drama. The justice system is divided into several types of cases, each with its own rules, purposes, and outcomes. Understanding the differences between [...]

Riding a motorcycle brings a sense of freedom that few experiences can match. But in Louisiana, that freedom comes with important safety responsibilities, starting with the helmet on your head. The Louisiana motorcycle helmet law is one of the strictest in the nation, and understanding it is essential for both your safety and your [...]

When someone gets injured, it can feel like life has suddenly been turned upside down. Between medical bills, lost wages, and the stress of recovery, the last thing most people want to worry about is how to navigate the legal system. But for some people, their situation is even more complex because they’re dealing [...]

Every day, our roads are filled with vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, each with their own rights and responsibilities. Even a routine commute can turn dangerous when road users fail to respect each other. While cars and trucks may dominate the streets, pedestrians and cyclists have an equal right to travel safely. Respecting [...]

Workplace injuries can happen to anyone, and when they do, the questions start flooding in: How does workers comp work? Will I get the medical care I need? How long will it take to get paid? Workers’ compensation exists to protect employees from financial hardship after an injury but understanding the process can be [...]

There’s an unspoken truth in personal injury law: even the best attorneys can’t do it all, all of the time. Cases stack up, deadlines collide, and life doesn’t pause for the docket. The question isn’t whether you’ll ever need backup, it’s whether you have the right partner when you do. That’s where referral relationships [...]

Getting into a car accident is stressful enough without the added pressure of figuring out how to pay for your medical care. After an accident, the most important thing is your health, but for many victims, the mounting medical bills can quickly become overwhelming. At Jack Bailey Law Corporation, we help clients navigate these [...]

Maritime work is among the most dangerous professions in the world. Whether you're on an offshore rig, a commercial fishing vessel, or working on a barge along inland waterways, the risk of serious injury is ever-present. When accidents happen on the water, the rules are different. While Shreveport may not be located on the [...]