Prescription. Some may relate this term to the medical field and taking pills. But in Louisiana, it has an entirely new meaning. Think of the common phrase “the statute of limitations” many other states use. It’s just like that. A limit is set that blocks claims from being brought after a certain amount of time
Workers’ Compensation Claimant Denied Choice of Physical Therapist to Conduct Functional Capacity Evaluation (“FCE”) Choice in Pharmacy For a Work-Related Injury Belongs to the Employer
If you are injured on the job, one of your primary concerns is likely finding competent medical care. Under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers can select one physician of any specialty without their employer’s approval. What happens if your employer refuses to pay for your selected physician? Marvin Ray Scott brought a workers’
Challenging Damages Awards: Why Courts Tend to Defer to Juries in Personal Injury Lawsuits What happens if you are involved in a car accident where your damages exceed the auto insurance policy limits of the person responsible?
When you think about medical malpractice lawsuits, a botched surgery or missed diagnosis are likely the first things that come to mind. The following case involves a less common situation involving purported medical malpractice involving physical therapy post-surgery. It analyzes the relationship between a doctor and a physical therapist and whether a doctor can be
Jefferson Parish Homeowners Unable to Sue Because of Missed Procedural Deadlines Court Deadlines Are Important, Especially in Federal Court
Court Denies Recovery for Decedent’s Family in Grand Isle Apartment Fire Can a State Fire Marshall be liable for Inspector Negligence in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Louisiana?
It can be challenging to interpret insurance policies, especially when they involve complex provisions such as coverage for an additional insured. Before signing an insurance policy, it is imperative to understand its language and what it does and does not cover. Here, the plain language of the insurance policy proved instrumental in the appellate court’s
Final Judgment Lacking Decretal Language: What Happens to Your Case? Mere Possibility is Not Fact: Baton Rouge Negligence Claim Falls to Summary Judgment
If you have experienced symptoms from working in a moldy work environment, you might think you are entitled to recover from your employer. However, navigating the Workers’ Compensation system can be challenging partly because of the distinct and often complicated vocabulary in the statutes. This case involves defining an occupational disease under the Louisiana Workers’
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Prescription. Some may relate this term to the medical field and taking pills. But in Louisiana, it has an entirely new meaning. Think of the common phrase “the statute of limitations” many other states use. It’s just like that. A limit is set that blocks claims from being brought after a certain amount of time
Workers’ Compensation Claimant Denied Choice of Physical Therapist to Conduct Functional Capacity Evaluation (“FCE”) Choice in Pharmacy For a Work-Related Injury Belongs to the Employer
If you are injured on the job, one of your primary concerns is likely finding competent medical care. Under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers can select one physician of any specialty without their employer’s approval. What happens if your employer refuses to pay for your selected physician? Marvin Ray Scott brought a workers’
Challenging Damages Awards: Why Courts Tend to Defer to Juries in Personal Injury Lawsuits What happens if you are involved in a car accident where your damages exceed the auto insurance policy limits of the person responsible?
When you think about medical malpractice lawsuits, a botched surgery or missed diagnosis are likely the first things that come to mind. The following case involves a less common situation involving purported medical malpractice involving physical therapy post-surgery. It analyzes the relationship between a doctor and a physical therapist and whether a doctor can be
Jefferson Parish Homeowners Unable to Sue Because of Missed Procedural Deadlines Court Deadlines Are Important, Especially in Federal Court
Court Denies Recovery for Decedent’s Family in Grand Isle Apartment Fire Can a State Fire Marshall be liable for Inspector Negligence in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Louisiana?
It can be challenging to interpret insurance policies, especially when they involve complex provisions such as coverage for an additional insured. Before signing an insurance policy, it is imperative to understand its language and what it does and does not cover. Here, the plain language of the insurance policy proved instrumental in the appellate court’s
Final Judgment Lacking Decretal Language: What Happens to Your Case? Mere Possibility is Not Fact: Baton Rouge Negligence Claim Falls to Summary Judgment
If you have experienced symptoms from working in a moldy work environment, you might think you are entitled to recover from your employer. However, navigating the Workers’ Compensation system can be challenging partly because of the distinct and often complicated vocabulary in the statutes. This case involves defining an occupational disease under the Louisiana Workers’