The Venue Trap: Choosing the Proper Parish for Your Lawsuit In Louisiana, “Venue” is more than just a convenience; it is a jurisdictional requirement. Under LSA-C.C.P. art. 41, you must generally file your suit in the parish where the defendant lives, is located, or conducts business. As the Pickett case demonstrates, choosing the wrong parish
For those struggling to visualize the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil leak being faced by Louisiana and other Gulf Coast residents, the Times-Picayune has released a helpful graphic depiction of the various elements involved in the matter. Using information from the US Coast Guard, NOAA, BP and Transocean, Dan Swenson provides the following We would
Folsom Police responded to calls recently reporting an erratic driver on Highway 25. Unfortunately they were not able to get to the scene before the dangerous driving led to an accident. The driver at fault, Lesley Myers of Angie, was reportedly traveling south through Folsom at high speeds when his 1993 Pontiac Bonneville crashed into
In the predawn hours of an October 21, 1995, election day, Elizabeth Cazes arrived at a polling place on Antonio Road in West Baton Rouge where she was scheduled to work as election commissioner. She entered the building using a set of concrete steps at the front entrance of the building that were dimly lit
For those Louisiana residents, whether they live in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans, Mandeville, Lake Charles, Shreveport or Alexandria, that have questions dealing with Chinese Drywall, feel free to look at our Chinese drywall information section. This blog section focuses on the timeline of this toxic wallboard in America. Whether featuring Chinese drywall symptoms or
While the St. Mary Parish Council’s decision to ban pit bulls is a local ordinance, its impact on personal injury litigation is statewide. In Louisiana, dog owner liability is a matter of strict liability, but local laws often define what ‘reasonable care’ looks like. How Local Bans Affect Strict Liability under Art. 2321 In a
Medical malpractice claims and recovery based on those claims are regulated by Louisiana statute. As such, the law places limits on the time an injured party has to file a claim. Once a claim is filed, the review process is subject to intermediate deadlines. As the following case demonstrates, a misstep in either the overall
Schools Tackle Prom Drinking Risk Schools around the country attempt to confront the issue of student drunk driving, especially in the spring around prom season. One way to try to prevent teen drinking and driving is to talk to kids about the dangers while they are still young. Many high schools bring in a speaker,
When a person is injured by the poor or defective condition of public property (such as a cracked sidewalk or a pothole in the roadway), he or she may be able to recover from the municipality responsible for maintaining the property. Under Louisiana law, actions in against city governments for require the plaintiff to show
Car accident claims often hinge on whether or not the defendant owed a duty to the injured party. If a duty was owed, it was breached, and the breach caused an injury, liability for negligence exists. However, if there was no duty, the claim is cut off. The important question is then, when does a
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.
The Venue Trap: Choosing the Proper Parish for Your Lawsuit In Louisiana, “Venue” is more than just a convenience; it is a jurisdictional requirement. Under LSA-C.C.P. art. 41, you must generally file your suit in the parish where the defendant lives, is located, or conducts business. As the Pickett case demonstrates, choosing the wrong parish
For those struggling to visualize the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil leak being faced by Louisiana and other Gulf Coast residents, the Times-Picayune has released a helpful graphic depiction of the various elements involved in the matter. Using information from the US Coast Guard, NOAA, BP and Transocean, Dan Swenson provides the following We would
Folsom Police responded to calls recently reporting an erratic driver on Highway 25. Unfortunately they were not able to get to the scene before the dangerous driving led to an accident. The driver at fault, Lesley Myers of Angie, was reportedly traveling south through Folsom at high speeds when his 1993 Pontiac Bonneville crashed into
In the predawn hours of an October 21, 1995, election day, Elizabeth Cazes arrived at a polling place on Antonio Road in West Baton Rouge where she was scheduled to work as election commissioner. She entered the building using a set of concrete steps at the front entrance of the building that were dimly lit
For those Louisiana residents, whether they live in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans, Mandeville, Lake Charles, Shreveport or Alexandria, that have questions dealing with Chinese Drywall, feel free to look at our Chinese drywall information section. This blog section focuses on the timeline of this toxic wallboard in America. Whether featuring Chinese drywall symptoms or
While the St. Mary Parish Council’s decision to ban pit bulls is a local ordinance, its impact on personal injury litigation is statewide. In Louisiana, dog owner liability is a matter of strict liability, but local laws often define what ‘reasonable care’ looks like. How Local Bans Affect Strict Liability under Art. 2321 In a
Medical malpractice claims and recovery based on those claims are regulated by Louisiana statute. As such, the law places limits on the time an injured party has to file a claim. Once a claim is filed, the review process is subject to intermediate deadlines. As the following case demonstrates, a misstep in either the overall
Schools Tackle Prom Drinking Risk Schools around the country attempt to confront the issue of student drunk driving, especially in the spring around prom season. One way to try to prevent teen drinking and driving is to talk to kids about the dangers while they are still young. Many high schools bring in a speaker,
When a person is injured by the poor or defective condition of public property (such as a cracked sidewalk or a pothole in the roadway), he or she may be able to recover from the municipality responsible for maintaining the property. Under Louisiana law, actions in against city governments for require the plaintiff to show
Car accident claims often hinge on whether or not the defendant owed a duty to the injured party. If a duty was owed, it was breached, and the breach caused an injury, liability for negligence exists. However, if there was no duty, the claim is cut off. The important question is then, when does a