Unraveling Maritime Liability: Exploring Open and Obvious Risks, Duty of Care, and Damages
May 27, 2023
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Tutorship: How Your Child Can Be Protected by the Court.
Divorce, though unpleasant in the short term, allows families to rearrange their relationship to better serve the interests of all parties. One primary consideration in any divorce is the children. The children’s health, safety, and well-being becomes a key concern for both the families and the courts when a family enters into a divorce. When
May 27, 2023
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May 26, 2023
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The Importance of a Complete Record at Trial: Lessons from a Car Accident Case
All relevant evidence in a case should be produced at trial. However, the evidence included in a complete record can be subjective. Thus, the parties to a lawsuit should rely on the court’s definition of what a complete medical record consists of. Christina Dauzat (Dauzat) was involved in a car accident where she was rear-ended
May 26, 2023
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Law Firm Not Liable in Legal Malpractice Lawsuit Despite Conflict of Interest
In some cases, mistakes in following procedure can harm a plaintiff’s cause of action even if the case otherwise may be successful on the merits. For example, legal malpractice cases in Louisiana must be filed within one year from when the plaintiff knew or should have known that malpractice had occurred. A recent case out
May 25, 2023
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May 24, 2023
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Louisiana Court Affirms General Damages Awarded to Ascension Parish Woman Injured In Auto Accident
Although you may be excited if you are awarded damages at trial, your award might still face a challenge on appeal. Therefore, when you are involved in a trial for an accident in which you were harmed, it is important to understand what evidence you need to present so that any money you are awarded
May 24, 2023
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Employee Not Covered By Company’s Insurance Policy When Using Vehicle For Personal Reasons
May 23, 2023
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Appealing a Court Judgment in Louisiana: Why Decretal Language Matters
When you receive a final judgment from the trial court, you focus on the case’s outcome. However, if you want to appeal that judgment, it is essential to understand what language is needed in the final judgment to appeal it. If this language is not included, you might be in a situation similar to Marvin
May 23, 2023
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Unraveling Maritime Liability: Exploring Open and Obvious Risks, Duty of Care, and Damages
May 27, 2023
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Tutorship: How Your Child Can Be Protected by the Court.
May 27, 2023
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Divorce, though unpleasant in the short term, allows families to rearrange their relationship to better serve the interests of all parties. One primary consideration in any divorce is the children. The children’s health, safety, and well-being becomes a key concern for both the families and the courts when a family enters into a divorce. When
Fifth Circuit Affirms $2.83 Million Award for Slip-and-Fall Aboard United States Vessel
May 26, 2023
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The Importance of a Complete Record at Trial: Lessons from a Car Accident Case
May 26, 2023
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All relevant evidence in a case should be produced at trial. However, the evidence included in a complete record can be subjective. Thus, the parties to a lawsuit should rely on the court’s definition of what a complete medical record consists of. Christina Dauzat (Dauzat) was involved in a car accident where she was rear-ended
Law Firm Not Liable in Legal Malpractice Lawsuit Despite Conflict of Interest
May 25, 2023
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In some cases, mistakes in following procedure can harm a plaintiff’s cause of action even if the case otherwise may be successful on the merits. For example, legal malpractice cases in Louisiana must be filed within one year from when the plaintiff knew or should have known that malpractice had occurred. A recent case out
Can You Succeed in Appealing a Court Decision Made Against You?
May 24, 2023
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Louisiana Court Affirms General Damages Awarded to Ascension Parish Woman Injured In Auto Accident
May 24, 2023
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Although you may be excited if you are awarded damages at trial, your award might still face a challenge on appeal. Therefore, when you are involved in a trial for an accident in which you were harmed, it is important to understand what evidence you need to present so that any money you are awarded
Employee Not Covered By Company’s Insurance Policy When Using Vehicle For Personal Reasons
May 23, 2023
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Appealing a Court Judgment in Louisiana: Why Decretal Language Matters
May 23, 2023
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When you receive a final judgment from the trial court, you focus on the case’s outcome. However, if you want to appeal that judgment, it is essential to understand what language is needed in the final judgment to appeal it. If this language is not included, you might be in a situation similar to Marvin