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Need To Know Legal Issues

Get injury lawyer help now for many of the following injury issues.

Injury lawyers that are experienced in representing catastrophic injuries include things such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, eye injuries, neurological disorders, severe burns, accidental amputation, and multiple fractures. Victims of catastrophic injuries may suffer from a loss of movement or sensation. They may lose their ability to communicate or have impaired cognitive abilities.

The catastrophic injury may adversely impact the victim's respiration or circulation. Other body systems such as the gastrointestinal system and the urinary system may also be negatively affected by these injuries.

Managing catastrophic injuries can be complicated and require the assistance of a multitude of healthcare professionals. Victims may require the services of healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, counselors, and therapists. The long-term costs of services such as these can be astronomical, and most victims are not financially prepared to meet these expenses. A catastrophic injuries attorney can help victims ensure they receive the monetary damages they deserve.

Louisiana Legal Overview: Shreveport

The Shreveport metropolitan area in Louisiana is defined by the Census Bureau as covering the Caddo, Bossier, and De Soto parishes. A parish in Louisiana is the equivalent of a county. Each parish is served by one of the 40 judicial districts. The district courts in Louisiana are the main trial courts with general jurisdiction. The city of Shreveport is the largest city and parish seat of Caddo Parish, which is served by the First Judicial District. Listed below are the main cities and CDPs in the Shreveport metro area.

To locate an attorney and find more legal information in your area, click on any of the following links:

Top Louisiana cities for Legal Issues:

Shreveport
Bossier City
Mansfield
Red Chute (CDP)

Louisiana/Shreveport Laws That are Trending

Current Law Topics People are Talking About in the Louisiana and Shreveport Area:

1. The Caddo Parish Courthouse in Shreveport houses the First Judicial District Court, with separate divisions for criminal, civil and juvenile cases. The Shreveport City Court is a municipal court with jurisdiction over state misdemeanor cases and local ordinance violations within the city. They also handle traffic violations, small claims, evictions, family matters and peace bonds. Appeals against trial court verdicts in Caddo, Bossier, and De Soto parishes must be filed with the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal, which is also located in Shreveport.

2. The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that a Bossier City cab company owner David McFarlin can be held responsible for the death of 12-year-old Justin Bloxom, who was lured into the taxi by a driver hired by McFarlin. The driver happened to be a registered sex offender.

3. The children of 57-year-old Hattie Mae Chambers, who died outside in the heat after wandering out of her nursing home, have filed a lawsuit charging the Riverview Care Center in Bossier City with negligence.

Louisiana/Shreveport Courthouses and Courts Links

Caddo Parish Clerk of the Court
Shreveport City Court
Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal
U.S. District Court - Western District of Louisiana - Shreveport Division
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Other Legal Information for Shreveport

Trending Legal Topics: The Louisiana Supreme Court, which is the state’s highest court located in New Orleans, may decide to take up a case on appeal for review. Federal cases in the Shreveport metro area must be filed with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Federal cases will be heard at the U.S. Courthouse in Shreveport. Federal appeals against any U.S. District Court or bankruptcy court decisions in Louisiana are heard by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.