The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of the owner of a Lafayette hardware store and affirmed the trial court’s granting of Summary Judgment against a customer who was bitten by a spider while shopping there. While in the store, Lee Johnson picked a rosebush from an outdoor display at the
In the aftermath of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon and the disastrous oil spill that now encroaches on Louisiana’s coastline, many individuals and business will be looking for a way to handle the massive financial burden associated with clean up and recovery. Luckily, the law provides a way for them to collect some damages.
The massive oil slick drifting ominously in the Gulf of Mexico has state officials worried for the health of Louisiana residents who live along the coast. Since April 20, when the oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded and subsequently sank, oil has been flowing into the Gulf at a rate of up to 200,000 gallons per
The Workers’ Comp Bar: Why Most Employees Can’t Sue In Louisiana, the “Workers’ Comp Bar” usually prevents employees from suing their employers for work-related injuries. In exchange for “guaranteed” medical and wage benefits, the employee gives up the right to sue for pain, suffering, and punitive damages. However, as the case of Royce Thomas v.
A February 1996 car accident led the First Circuit Court of Appeals of Louisiana to find that testimony indentifying an ample history of car accidents near a sharp curve in Addis, Louisiana, established that the curve had presented a problem for a significant period of time. The Court found that the testimony was sufficient to
If you or someone you know has been injured on the job, there’s a good chance that workers compensation was a topic of conversation. By law, employees injured during and in the course of their employment are entitled to monetary benefits. However, the right to collect worker’s compensation does not stretch indefinitely. Most jurisdictions place
Many people believe that the term “medical malpractice” means a doctor can be sued any time a doctor harms or makes a mistake while treating a patient. Like most states, Louisiana’s Medical Malpractice Act protects doctors from frivolous, or meritless litigation, meaning incidental harm or minor mistakes made by a doctor will probably not result
Most victims of asbestos exposure believe that winning their case is a matter of medical records and work history. However, in the complex world of Louisiana law, your case can be dismissed before a single medical report is read—simply because it was filed in the wrong Parish. Understanding the ‘procedural rules of venue’ is not
Louisiana law requires motorists to carry liability insurance on any automobile they own. This coverage pays for property damages or personal injury for which you may be legally responsible. Unfortunately, not everyone on the road has insurance. However, insurance companies have built in protection for drivers that are injured by an uninsured/underinsured motorist. In 1999,
A five year old and seven year old were injured in pit bull attacks in New Orleans March 30 and 31. Shockingly, these attacks both occurred within only 18 hours! First, a five year old girl was mauled in the Gentilly area. A mere eighteen hours later a seven year old was attacked in Algiers
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.
The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of the owner of a Lafayette hardware store and affirmed the trial court’s granting of Summary Judgment against a customer who was bitten by a spider while shopping there. While in the store, Lee Johnson picked a rosebush from an outdoor display at the
In the aftermath of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon and the disastrous oil spill that now encroaches on Louisiana’s coastline, many individuals and business will be looking for a way to handle the massive financial burden associated with clean up and recovery. Luckily, the law provides a way for them to collect some damages.
The massive oil slick drifting ominously in the Gulf of Mexico has state officials worried for the health of Louisiana residents who live along the coast. Since April 20, when the oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded and subsequently sank, oil has been flowing into the Gulf at a rate of up to 200,000 gallons per
The Workers’ Comp Bar: Why Most Employees Can’t Sue In Louisiana, the “Workers’ Comp Bar” usually prevents employees from suing their employers for work-related injuries. In exchange for “guaranteed” medical and wage benefits, the employee gives up the right to sue for pain, suffering, and punitive damages. However, as the case of Royce Thomas v.
A February 1996 car accident led the First Circuit Court of Appeals of Louisiana to find that testimony indentifying an ample history of car accidents near a sharp curve in Addis, Louisiana, established that the curve had presented a problem for a significant period of time. The Court found that the testimony was sufficient to
If you or someone you know has been injured on the job, there’s a good chance that workers compensation was a topic of conversation. By law, employees injured during and in the course of their employment are entitled to monetary benefits. However, the right to collect worker’s compensation does not stretch indefinitely. Most jurisdictions place
Many people believe that the term “medical malpractice” means a doctor can be sued any time a doctor harms or makes a mistake while treating a patient. Like most states, Louisiana’s Medical Malpractice Act protects doctors from frivolous, or meritless litigation, meaning incidental harm or minor mistakes made by a doctor will probably not result
Most victims of asbestos exposure believe that winning their case is a matter of medical records and work history. However, in the complex world of Louisiana law, your case can be dismissed before a single medical report is read—simply because it was filed in the wrong Parish. Understanding the ‘procedural rules of venue’ is not
Louisiana law requires motorists to carry liability insurance on any automobile they own. This coverage pays for property damages or personal injury for which you may be legally responsible. Unfortunately, not everyone on the road has insurance. However, insurance companies have built in protection for drivers that are injured by an uninsured/underinsured motorist. In 1999,
A five year old and seven year old were injured in pit bull attacks in New Orleans March 30 and 31. Shockingly, these attacks both occurred within only 18 hours! First, a five year old girl was mauled in the Gentilly area. A mere eighteen hours later a seven year old was attacked in Algiers