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Workers Compensation Defense
Leave a CommentOB&S is experienced in the defense of occupational injury and disease claims, in cases varying from simple accidents to multi-party liability contests. We often are called upon to advise compensation insurers and self-insured employers as to liabilities and exposures commencing with the report of injury, and our representation of employer interests continues after the initiation of a disputed claim and through trial and appeal.
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Toxic Tort Defense
Leave a CommentOB&S attorneys are frequently called upon to defend lawsuits involving occupational disease, chemical and dangerous substance exposure, and environmental hazards. Whether the case is a class action, multiparty litigation, or a single plaintiff, our experience includes acute and long-term exposures to substances such as asbestos, lead, gases and chemicals.
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Professional Malpractice Defense
Leave a CommentActively involved in bar, civic and governmental organizations which impact the standards and requirements applicable to their own profession, OB&S lawyers are acutely aware of the impact that a malpractice claim or suit can have on a professional. Thus, we understand the need for a vigorous and proactive defense when representing professionals, whether that representation is of the individual professional alone or comes through the insurer. Our legal malpractice experience includes defending attorneys both in malpractice claims and in disciplinary matters. We also have represented a diverse collection of professionals from doctors, nurses and physical therapists to architects and engineers.
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Products Liability
Leave a CommentThe effective defense of products liability claims requires a complete understanding of the product, as well as the business of the product manufacturer. While some firms view product liability defense as simply another form of casualty defense, OB&S lawyers know that the intricacies of the Louisiana Products Liability Act offer an advantage to those who can effectively advocate on behalf of the product and its creator. The firm’s attorneys have represented a wide variety of industrial and consumer product manufacturers, including those in the medical device and pharmaceutical fields, computer and keyboard manufacturers, the food and beverage preparation industry, the automotive industry and home appliance producers.
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Premises Liability Defense
Leave a CommentLouisiana law takes a unique approach to many tort claims, and premises liability is no exception. OB&S lawyers have significant experience in representing homeowners, as well as retailers, casinos and other public accommodations. In addition to providing cost-effective and aggressive representation in litigation arising out of slip and falls and other premises injuries, OB&S lawyers can assist in developing appropriate internal procedures so as to reduce or minimize exposure if an accident does occur.
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Insurance Coverage Disputes
Leave a CommentBecause Louisiana is a “direct action” state, insurance coverage disputes here often take on a different character than they do in other states. OB&S lawyers have long-standing relationships with multiple primary insurers, excess insurers and reinsurers and often undertake their representation on coverage issues. Our experience is not limited merely to arbitration or litigating declaratory judgment actions and issuing coverage opinions, but also regularly involves litigating coverage directly with third party claimants.
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Construction Litigation
Leave a CommentHaving represented contractors, institutional owners, engineers, architects and their insurers for many years, OB&S lawyers have tried a wide variety of cases involving construction-related issues before juries, judges and arbitration panels.
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Commercial Transportation Litigation
Leave a CommentLouisiana boasts one of the country’s largest ports in New Orleans, as well as thriving industrial and agricultural economies. Along with these industries comes the demand for commercial transportation throughout Louisiana. OB&S lawyers represent commercial transportation clients both in litigation and regulatory matters. In addition to handling regulatory and permitting disputes, our lawyers have tried cases ranging from single vehicle and multiple vehicle incidents to chemical spills to punitive damages claims before juries, judges, administrative panels, and arbitrators.
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Casualty and Personal Injury Defense
Leave a CommentLitigation is our default position. We have vast experience in the active defense of all types of casualty claims, from the most mundane fender-bender to the most complicated industrial accident. Knowledgeable about the local plaintiff bar, as well as those health care providers who frequently treat accident victims, we use our insights to assist in bringing suits to swift and cost-effective resolution whenever possible. If a case cannot be resolved reasonably in advance of trial, OB&S lawyers are committed to providing a well-prepared defense which is tailored to the nuances of the venue in which the matter is tried.