Practice Areas

There are various circumstances in which the negligence of an individual or business can cause harm – or in some instances, even death – to a victim. If you are hurt in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for physical injuries, emotional harm, and financial losses. In the case of a wrongful death, the decedent’s family members may be entitled to financial compensation for their loss of love and support. Dampf Thames has experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims arising out of various types of accidents. If you, a family member, or someone you know has been injured in an accident and are contemplating legal action, contact Dampf Thames for a free consultation.

Commercial litigation typically involves business disputes, such as breach of contract or breach of fiduciary duties. Dampf Thames has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in commercial litigation in both state and federal courts in Louisiana. If you or your business have been damaged in some way, contact Dampf Thames for a free consultation.

Insurance companies are required by law to adjust claims fairly and act in good faith to an insured, particularly when investigating and adjusting claims made by their own policy holders. If an insurance company fails to adjust your claim in good faith, you may be entitled to compensation. Dampf Thames has extensive experience handling first party/bad faith claims on behalf of policy holders who have suffered damage to their homes or businesses as well as first party/bad faith claims for policy holders who have been wrongfully denied medical benefits. If you believe you have been treated unfairly by your own insurance company, please contact Dampf Thames for a free consultation.

In most instances, employees injured on the job can only recover the specific damages outlined by the LA Workers Compensation Act. Dampf Thames has experience pursuing recovery of lost wages and medical benefits owed to an injured employee by their employer or their workers compensation insurer. Dampf Thames also handles claims for medical providers against an employer or workers compensation insurer that wrongfully withholds or delays payment for medical treatment rendered to an injured employee. If you or someone you know has been injured at work or has been wrongfully denied payment by a workers compensation insurer, contact Dampf Thames for a free consultation.

Professionals, such as doctors, lawyers, engineers, and accountants, do not usually guarantee a certain result. However, given their positions, they may owe a heightened duty of care to their patients or clients. When a professional fails to meet the standard of care, they may be held liable for the resulting damage suffered. Professional malpractice claims are complex matters that usually require extensive screening process and the assistance from a retained expert. Dampf Thames has extensive experience handling professional liability claims. If you or someone you know has been wronged by a professional, contact Dampf Thames for a free consultation.

Class action litigation and mass tort claims are often referred to as Complex Litigation. Dampf Thames has handled class action lawsuits and mass tort claims in state and federal courts. Dampf Thames has also been appointed to serve as settlement counsel and deputy special masters to assist the parties in resolving class action lawsuits and mass tort claims. If you or your business need complex litigation counsel, contact Dampf Thames for a free consultation.