Other Cases We Handle

Auto & Truck Accidents
With thousands of vehicles traveling our roadways, vehicular accidents will happen. None of us ever think it will happen to us or our loved ones. If you or a family member are involved in such an accident, your first thought should be to get any medical attention needed. You should never consider settling your claim until you have fully recovered from all of your injuries. Our years of experience handling these types of cases gives us the tools necessary to achieve fair settlements and try these matters in court when necessary. top

Wrongful Death
There is nothing more devastating to a family than the death of a loved one from an unexpected accident. When such a loss occurs as a result of the fault of others, family members suffer damages that are recoverable under the law. Money can never bring a family member back, but it can allow a family to continue with its lifestyle and accomplish the family's long range plans. We have represented families with lost loved ones due to vehicular accidents and work accidents. We sincerely hope your family never needs our experience in these type cases. top

Defective Products
In today's age of technology, we should all be able to rely on the fact that the products and equipment we use have been designed and built with safety in mind. Many times the use of a product or a piece of equipment results in an injury and it is later discovered that a defect contributed to the injury. Our office has represented people who have been injured due to defective products and equipment. We have the experience and know how needed to handle such complicated cases. top

Offshore Production Platforms
The law applicable to workers injured on these platforms located in the Gulf of Mexico usually gives the worker a claim for workers' compensation only. However, the fault of someone other than the workers' employer is an exception to this general rule. Because of our experience in handling these types of cases, we know what to look for when handling these cases. top

Offshore Drilling Rigs
The workers aboard offshore drilling rigs are all to often the victims of very serious injuries. The law applicable to such a case requires the lawyer handling it to have experience in handling these types of claims. Our office is fully familiar with the handling of claims involving injury aboard offshore drilling rigs. top

Supply Boats, Work Boats and Crew Boats
The nature of the offshore industry necessitates a constant fleet of supply boats, work boats and crew boats that are in continuous use. Every crew member aboard these boats are owed a safe place to work and a seaworthy boat. Many workers aboard these boats are injured due to the negligence of other workers or as a result of conditions aboard the boat. We have represented many people who were injured aboard these type boats. top

Tug Boats and Barges
Workers aboard tug boats and barges are often exposed to very dangerous work conditions. When injures aboard tug boats and barges occur, a law known as the Jones Act generally applies. The Jones Act provides for specific remedies available to the worker from his employer. Our office has considerable experience handling claims involving the Jones Act. top

Dredges
The Mississippi, Sabine and Red Rivers are home to many dredges used to keep the river channel open to shipping. The crew of dredges, push boats and tenders utilizing the dredging operations are often injured through the fault of other workers or equipment failure. We have handled cases involving injuries from dredging operations and have a working knowledge of the laws that apply to such claims. top

Business Litigation
Mr. Caswell has extensive experience in the handling of business litigation. He has handled such things as disputes arising from the sale and purchase of businesses, lease disputes, disputes arising between owners of businesses and others. Mr. Caswell's under graduate degree was in Business Administration and he brings a knowledge of the business environment to such cases. top

Corporations
Our office has prepared the paper work to incorporate many corporations and currently represents several in their day to day corporate legal matters. We have experience in handling shareholder disputes and in drafting agreements to prevent such disputes. top

Real Estate
Our office has experience in the preparation of Buy Sell Agreements, Sale documents, Mortgage documents, and checking title to real estate for purchasers. We also handle the legal work related to real estate loans for several financial institutions. top

Social Security
We have handled many claims for social security benefits by individuals who were originally denied such benefits. We have handled such claims both before the Social Security Administration as well as the Federal Courts. We have the knowledge and experience in this area needed on such claims. top

Wills and Succession
Our firm has a long history of helping clients draft Wills and the changes needed to them as their lives change. We likewise have years of experience handling the estate or succession following the death of our clients or of their family members. A succession is the legal process by which family members/heirs are recognized by law as the owners of the property left to them by their family members who have died. Our staff is fully familiar with the handling of these matters and has the experience to handle them properly and timely.top