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The Complexities of Multi-Accident Lawsuits: Court of Appeals Vacates Judgment in Avoyelles Parish Case

A very recent Louisiana Court of Appeals decision arises from a lawsuit filed by Lloyd and Dotris Bordelon to recover damages stemming from a pedestrian-vehicle accident that followed a vehicle-vehicle collision. The first accident occurred in September 2003, when John Vercher and his wife were going north on Highway One in Avoyelles Parish to Mr.

October 1, 2010 No Comments

The Clock is Still Ticking: Louisiana Case Explores Prescription

When filing a complaint, the attorney needs to make sure that they are bringing in the correct parties and including the right claims with their legal action. Mistakes can result in losing the entire case before it even begins thus focusing on even the smallest details can save a complaint from utter failure. As careful

September 29, 2010 No Comments

Orleans Parish Hospital Negligence Trial Concerns Medical Malpractice, Negligence, & Damage Caps

While many people receive much of their legal understanding from popular tv shows and movies, the fact remains that very real legal concepts are often explored. Regardless of your television preferences, the terms remain the same in real life litigation that often involves great tragedy and turmoil for all parties involved. Medical malpractice. Negligence. These

September 27, 2010 No Comments

Gasoline Leak in Lincoln Parish Demonstrates the Potential Perils of Prescription

In Louisiana, actions in tort must be brought within a certain period of time after the incident occurs. This is called the “prescriptive period,” and reflects the state’s position that “a plaintiff is responsible to seek out those whom he believes may be responsible for a specific injury,” Jordan v. Employee Transfer Corporation, 509 So.2d

September 25, 2010 No Comments

Lincoln Parish Truck Crash Demonstrates Need for Attorney Assistance

On July 24th in Lincoln Parish, two trucks collided on I-20 leaving one dead and several injured. While traveling east on I-20, a Chevy Suburban attempted to pass a GMC truck hauling a livestock trailer. The Chevy Suburban swerved right hitting the GMC truck and both vehicles ran off the road. The vehicles struck the

September 23, 2010 No Comments

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Louisiana School Officials for Handcuffing and Shackling Student

A July CNN report has brought to light a lawsuit filed against Louisiana school officials for repeatedly handcuffing and shackling a 6 year old. The lawsuit has been filed by rights advocates and the child’s parents on behalf of children in the Louisiana Recovery School District, a statewide entity managed by the Louisiana Department of

September 19, 2010 No Comments

New Technology Providing Plaintiffs Chance to Recover Due to Accidents with Tricky Circumstances

Car accidents oftentimes are not simple, clear-cut events that lend a clear idea of who was right and who was wrong. Instead, many times it is left to a court to decide what the circumstances were that led to the collision and the amount of responsibility each party had for it occurring. As a result,

September 17, 2010 No Comments

Chalmette Catalyst Powder Release Raises Alarm in SE Louisiana

A power failure at Chalmette Refining LLC has led to a thin layer of white powder descending upon Southeast Louisiana, raising concerns about the toxicity and potential harm that could emerge from exposure. Citing a power failure for the reason that up to one ton of catalyst were released into the air and falling down

September 14, 2010 No Comments

Calcasieu Parish Medical Malpractice Case Shows Complexities of Delays, Negligence

In November of 2005, Shane Kerry checked into the ER at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur, Louisiana after fracturing the heel bone in his right foot. Kerry was examined by Dr. Charles Pearson, who discharged him later in the day with instructions to report for a follow-up at the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport

September 13, 2010 No Comments

West Baton Rouge Parish Car Accident is a Cautionary Tale for Plaintiffs Who Sign Releases

In June 2007, Chadwick Dukes and his daughter, Skylah, were driving on La. Hwy. 983 in West Baton Rouge Parish. Their car was struck by a vehicle driven by Paul Declouette and owned by Sheryl Rogers. The following May, Dukes filed a lawsuit on behalf of Skylah seeking to recover damages for the injuries she

September 11, 2010 No Comments

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The Clock is Still Ticking: Louisiana Case Explores Prescription

Orleans Parish Hospital Negligence Trial Concerns Medical Malpractice, Negligence, & Damage Caps

Gasoline Leak in Lincoln Parish Demonstrates the Potential Perils of Prescription

Lincoln Parish Truck Crash Demonstrates Need for Attorney Assistance

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Louisiana School Officials for Handcuffing and Shackling Student

New Technology Providing Plaintiffs Chance to Recover Due to Accidents with Tricky Circumstances

Chalmette Catalyst Powder Release Raises Alarm in SE Louisiana

Calcasieu Parish Medical Malpractice Case Shows Complexities of Delays, Negligence

West Baton Rouge Parish Car Accident is a Cautionary Tale for Plaintiffs Who Sign Releases

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The Complexities of Multi-Accident Lawsuits: Court of Appeals Vacates Judgment in Avoyelles Parish Case

The Clock is Still Ticking: Louisiana Case Explores Prescription

Orleans Parish Hospital Negligence Trial Concerns Medical Malpractice, Negligence, & Damage Caps

Gasoline Leak in Lincoln Parish Demonstrates the Potential Perils of Prescription

Lincoln Parish Truck Crash Demonstrates Need for Attorney Assistance

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Louisiana School Officials for Handcuffing and Shackling Student

New Technology Providing Plaintiffs Chance to Recover Due to Accidents with Tricky Circumstances

Chalmette Catalyst Powder Release Raises Alarm in SE Louisiana

Calcasieu Parish Medical Malpractice Case Shows Complexities of Delays, Negligence

West Baton Rouge Parish Car Accident is a Cautionary Tale for Plaintiffs Who Sign Releases

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