What is A Petition for Nullity of Judgment, and How can It be Used to Overturn a Jury Verdict
April 24, 2023
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Door Closing Mechanism Causes Trip and Fall, Who is Liable?
Who is Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident in Louisiana, the Landlord or Tenant?
April 18, 2023
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A Warning Cone and a Wet Floor, Who Wins in a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?
We have all seen warning cones and signs in front of a wet floor at a business. But what happens when you fall in front of the warning cone? Can the company still be held accountable for your injuries? The subsequent lawsuit, Kenner, Louisiana, shows how courts review slip and fall lawsuits on wet floors
April 17, 2023
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Louisiana Court Holds that “Bobtailing” Limitations do Not impact Uninsured Motorist Coverage
March 24, 2023
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Can a Contradictory Medical History Affect the Outcome of a Louisiana Motor Vehicle Accident Case?
Louisiana Court Discusses the Weighing of Conflicting Medical Testimony in Workers’ Compensation Claim
March 9, 2023
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Houma Residents Injured by Termite Treatment Shut Out of Court for Failure to Offer Qualified Expert Witnesses
Expert testimony is one tool litigants can use to prove their arguments in a court of law. Expert witnesses are highly credible individuals with advanced knowledge in a particular field in a lawsuit. The testimony of experts is meant to assist the court in understanding the evidence in matters of fact. But not just anyone
March 3, 2023
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Alexandria, Louisiana Last Will and Testament Invalidated for Failure to Follow Formalities
Losing a loved one is an obviously devastating experience. Possessions left to the surviving family members cannot take the grief away but can prohibit an entire upheaval for the survivors. It is critical that an excellent attorney drafts the will and handles the probate process for the sake of those survivors.      An Alexandria, Louisiana, widow
February 21, 2023
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First Circuit Court of Appeal Affirms Decision That Employee Was Entitled to Compensation From Work Related Back Injury (Part 1)
An employee suffering an injury at work can be concerning for both the employee and employer. This concern can be increased when the injury sustained at work is an aggravation of a previous injury. However, as one Louisiana individual discovered, providing solid evidence backing your workers’ compensation claim can be critical to the lawsuit. Mrs.
February 3, 2023
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$13.4 Million Jefferson Davis Parish Oil Wells Lawsuit Reviewed by Louisiana Supreme Court
The Role of the Appellate Court and Specific Case Facts in Awarding General Damages
December 15, 2019
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Costing Tenure: How the 2008 Recession Impacted a Northwestern State University Economics Professor
Southern University System President’s Lawsuit Dismissed in Baton Rouge on Res Judicata Claim, Louisiana Whistleblower Law Protects Against Employer Retaliation
October 12, 2019
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