What Happens When Someone Won’t Repay the Money I Loaned Them? Grilling for a Cause: The Importance of Safety and Liability in Fundraising Events
If you are considering filing a lawsuit, it is essential that you file it in the correct venue. Otherwise, the court may lack authority to hear your claim and will not be able to consider the merits of your case. While driving in Terrobonne Parish, Louisiana, Joanna Gilbert had a single car accident on Highway
Betty Citizen v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Article Written By Berniard Law Firm Additional Berniard Law Firm Article on Penalties in Workers’ Compensation Cases:
While workers’ compensation is intended to compensate injured workers, there are a number of procedural requirements with which an injured worker must comply in order for his or her company to cover the medical treatments. This case illustrates the importance of complying with procedural requirements and submitting all required paperwork. While working for Circle K
Can a Settlement Agreement Preclude Future Lawsuits? Not Always: A Case Study Louisiana First Circuit Says Settlement Not Enforceable Based on Email Communications
One frequent use of contracts is to establish how much someone will be paid for specified work. Clear contractual language can help prevent disputes down the road. What happens if you do not receive all the compensation to which you are entitled under your contract? Clifton Franklin and Fountain Group Adjusters signed a contract where
Buying and selling real estate can be stressful because of the emotions and large sums of money involved. In order to have certainty in transactions involving real estate, Louisiana law has strict requirements of what is required to form a valid contract, including signatures from both the buyer and seller. What happens if a would-be
If you are in a car accident and your insurance pays your claim, you likely expect the same thing will happen if you are subsequently in a similar accident. What happens if your insurer paid your prior claim, but tries to deny a subsequent claim? Brandon Forvendel was injured in a car accident. When the
Plaquemines Parish Construction Project Lawsuit Shows Complexities of Louisiana Prescription Rules Trial Court Errs by Granting an Exception of Prescription to Insurance Company
A settlement agreement can be an efficient way of resolving a claim and receiving compensation without a lengthy trial process. However, it is essential to understand what a settlement agreement does and does not cover to avoid surprises down the road if you later try to bring related lawsuits against other parties. Kerry Maggio was
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