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Lawsuit Over Lake Charles Surgery Reveals Role of Review Panel in Medical Malpractice Cases – Part 1

Previously in this blog we have examined a number of cases involving medical malpractice claims. One common thread in these cases is the involvement of the state’s medical review panel. This is because claims brought against healthcare providers under the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act must be reviewed by a medical review panel before proceeding to

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January 26, 2011 No Comments

Mesothelioma Lawsuits: Lessons in Proving Specific Asbestos Exposure

Winning a mesothelioma lawsuit isn’t just about proving you are sick; it’s about proving who is responsible. Because asbestos fibers can stay dormant in the lungs for decades, the legal battle often hinges on memories and records from thirty or forty years ago. Understanding the ‘warning signs’ of a weak evidentiary case is the first

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January 24, 2011 No Comments

Drunk Driver’s Claim Against the Louisiana Department of Transportation Fails Under the “Gross Negligence” Exception

According to state law, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has a duty to maintain the public highways in a condition that is reasonably safe for drivers exercising care and reasonable prudence, and even for those who are slightly exceeding the speed limit or who are momentarily inattentive. Ferrouillet v. State ex rel.

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January 20, 2011 No Comments

Defendant’s Motion to Switch Courts is Approved in Negligence Suit Against Hospital

Mar’Kirney Holland, only four years old, died tragically in Orleans Parish after allegedly receiving negligent medical care in Lincoln Parish six years ago. This story provides a lesson on how important procedural motions are to a case. Plaintiffs often choose a certain jurisdiction because of different factors. Sometimes certain jurisdictions are chosen because of ease

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January 16, 2011 No Comments

Court of Appeals allows Plaintiffs to Continue Suit in Product Defect Matter

Many of Louisiana’s woes are from recent disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf oil spill. However, for Plaintiffs in David v. Velsicol Chemical Corporation, their woes began long before then. Plaintiffs were residents and property owners in the Cow Island area of Vermilion Parish when they discovered that their lands had high levels

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January 14, 2011 No Comments

Teen from Cut Off Dies in Car Accident Where Driver Was Unlicensed

According to Houma Today, a 17-year-old boy from Cut Off was killed on October 22nd when the car he was riding in struck a utility pole. The boy, Edward Domingue, and his 15-year-old girlfriend were going to pick up pizza and movies when she lost control of the vehicle. Questions remain regarding why the girl

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January 12, 2011 No Comments

Hannie v. Guidry Spells Out Standards for DeNovo Appeal

On the day after Thanksgiving in 2003, plaintiff Nicol Hannie’s vehicle was struck by another vehicle driven by defendant Ray Guidry in LaFayette, Louisiana. Due to the holiday shopping sales offered that day, traffic was very heavy. Hannie, who had just finished eating at a restaurant, attempted to make a left hand turn onto a

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January 10, 2011 No Comments

The Complete Guide to Mesothelioma: Symptoms, Causes, and the Path to Justice

A mesothelioma diagnosis is a life-altering event that often raises more questions than answers. Because the disease can remain dormant for decades after asbestos exposure, recognizing the early warning signs is critical for both medical treatment and legal protection. This guide provides a comprehensive look at how asbestos affects the body, the symptoms you shouldn’t

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January 6, 2011 No Comments

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Lawsuit Over Lake Charles Surgery Reveals Role of Review Panel in Medical Malpractice Cases – Part 1

January 26, 2011 No Comments

Previously in this blog we have examined a number of cases involving medical malpractice claims. One common thread in these cases is the involvement of the state’s medical review panel. This is because claims brought against healthcare providers under the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act must be reviewed by a medical review panel before proceeding to

Read More »

Mesothelioma Lawsuits: Lessons in Proving Specific Asbestos Exposure

January 24, 2011 No Comments

Winning a mesothelioma lawsuit isn’t just about proving you are sick; it’s about proving who is responsible. Because asbestos fibers can stay dormant in the lungs for decades, the legal battle often hinges on memories and records from thirty or forty years ago. Understanding the ‘warning signs’ of a weak evidentiary case is the first

Read More »

Drunk Driver’s Claim Against the Louisiana Department of Transportation Fails Under the “Gross Negligence” Exception

January 20, 2011 No Comments

According to state law, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has a duty to maintain the public highways in a condition that is reasonably safe for drivers exercising care and reasonable prudence, and even for those who are slightly exceeding the speed limit or who are momentarily inattentive. Ferrouillet v. State ex rel.

Read More »

Defendant’s Motion to Switch Courts is Approved in Negligence Suit Against Hospital

January 16, 2011 No Comments

Mar’Kirney Holland, only four years old, died tragically in Orleans Parish after allegedly receiving negligent medical care in Lincoln Parish six years ago. This story provides a lesson on how important procedural motions are to a case. Plaintiffs often choose a certain jurisdiction because of different factors. Sometimes certain jurisdictions are chosen because of ease

Read More »

Court of Appeals allows Plaintiffs to Continue Suit in Product Defect Matter

January 14, 2011 No Comments

Many of Louisiana’s woes are from recent disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf oil spill. However, for Plaintiffs in David v. Velsicol Chemical Corporation, their woes began long before then. Plaintiffs were residents and property owners in the Cow Island area of Vermilion Parish when they discovered that their lands had high levels

Read More »

Teen from Cut Off Dies in Car Accident Where Driver Was Unlicensed

January 12, 2011 No Comments

According to Houma Today, a 17-year-old boy from Cut Off was killed on October 22nd when the car he was riding in struck a utility pole. The boy, Edward Domingue, and his 15-year-old girlfriend were going to pick up pizza and movies when she lost control of the vehicle. Questions remain regarding why the girl

Read More »

Hannie v. Guidry Spells Out Standards for DeNovo Appeal

January 10, 2011 No Comments

On the day after Thanksgiving in 2003, plaintiff Nicol Hannie’s vehicle was struck by another vehicle driven by defendant Ray Guidry in LaFayette, Louisiana. Due to the holiday shopping sales offered that day, traffic was very heavy. Hannie, who had just finished eating at a restaurant, attempted to make a left hand turn onto a

Read More »

The Complete Guide to Mesothelioma: Symptoms, Causes, and the Path to Justice

January 6, 2011 No Comments

A mesothelioma diagnosis is a life-altering event that often raises more questions than answers. Because the disease can remain dormant for decades after asbestos exposure, recognizing the early warning signs is critical for both medical treatment and legal protection. This guide provides a comprehensive look at how asbestos affects the body, the symptoms you shouldn’t

Read More »

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