May 22, 2023
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Louisiana Court Settles Insurance Contract Dispute Following Deadly Explosion
Insurance claims can be tricky, especially when multiple parties and contracts are involved. What happens, for example, when one insurance company claims they are not responsible for payment after a catastrophic event resulting in lost lives? The following Terrebonne Parish case follows this exact scenario. An explosion at the Transco facility in Gibson, Louisiana, resulted
May 22, 2023
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Louisiana Court Bars Recovery for NOPD Officer Who Tested Positive for Morphine on the Job
Random drug testing is common practice for certain jobs. What remedy does a police officer have when he takes a morphine pill for pain and is randomly selected for a drug test the following day when he comes into work? Officer Mario Cole was randomly chosen to undergo a standard drug screening for his job
May 21, 2023
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Oyster Leases vs. Oil Wells: A Legal Battle Unfolds in a Louisiana Construction Dispute
Louisiana Court of Appeals Affirms Judgment in Favor of Defendant Companies in Property Damage Lawsuit
May 20, 2023
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HOW DOES A COURT DECIDE HOW MUCH FAULT A DRIVER HAS WHEN BOTH SIDES CAUSED AN ACCIDENT
Simple driving accidents happen every day due to lapses in inattention. The results of these lapses can have devastating consequences. Whose is at fault in an accident when both parties were less than perfect in assessments of dangers on the road? The subsequent lawsuit from Louisiana shows how a court will determine how much fault
May 20, 2023
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Collateral Source Rule Does Not Preclude Lafayette Parish Accident Victim’s Recovery From Insurer
If you have ever been involved in an accident, you know it can be challenging to deal with multiple parties. From the other vehicle’s driver to numerous insurance companies, knowing who to contact can often seem impossible. This becomes even more difficult when navigating the workers’ compensation system. Marcus Slaughter, who worked for Garda, and
May 19, 2023
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May 18, 2023
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Is It Constitutional To Suspend Someone’s License For Repeat Arrests for DWI?
Everyone knows it is a bad idea to drive under the influence of alcohol. However, even if you are in the unfortunate situation of being arrested for drinking and driving, you still have constitutional rights. Nonetheless, it is important to be aware of the possible penalties you could face, including having your driver’s license suspended.
May 16, 2023
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How to Prove a Causal Link Between a Car Accident and Injuries in Louisiana
May 22, 2023
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Louisiana Court Settles Insurance Contract Dispute Following Deadly Explosion
May 22, 2023
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Insurance claims can be tricky, especially when multiple parties and contracts are involved. What happens, for example, when one insurance company claims they are not responsible for payment after a catastrophic event resulting in lost lives? The following Terrebonne Parish case follows this exact scenario. An explosion at the Transco facility in Gibson, Louisiana, resulted
Louisiana Court Bars Recovery for NOPD Officer Who Tested Positive for Morphine on the Job
May 21, 2023
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Random drug testing is common practice for certain jobs. What remedy does a police officer have when he takes a morphine pill for pain and is randomly selected for a drug test the following day when he comes into work? Officer Mario Cole was randomly chosen to undergo a standard drug screening for his job
Oyster Leases vs. Oil Wells: A Legal Battle Unfolds in a Louisiana Construction Dispute
May 20, 2023
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Louisiana Court of Appeals Affirms Judgment in Favor of Defendant Companies in Property Damage Lawsuit
HOW DOES A COURT DECIDE HOW MUCH FAULT A DRIVER HAS WHEN BOTH SIDES CAUSED AN ACCIDENT
May 20, 2023
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Simple driving accidents happen every day due to lapses in inattention. The results of these lapses can have devastating consequences. Whose is at fault in an accident when both parties were less than perfect in assessments of dangers on the road? The subsequent lawsuit from Louisiana shows how a court will determine how much fault
Collateral Source Rule Does Not Preclude Lafayette Parish Accident Victim’s Recovery From Insurer
May 19, 2023
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If you have ever been involved in an accident, you know it can be challenging to deal with multiple parties. From the other vehicle’s driver to numerous insurance companies, knowing who to contact can often seem impossible. This becomes even more difficult when navigating the workers’ compensation system. Marcus Slaughter, who worked for Garda, and
Can a Settlement Agreement Preclude Future Lawsuits? Not Always: A Case Study
May 18, 2023
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Is It Constitutional To Suspend Someone’s License For Repeat Arrests for DWI?
May 16, 2023
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Everyone knows it is a bad idea to drive under the influence of alcohol. However, even if you are in the unfortunate situation of being arrested for drinking and driving, you still have constitutional rights. Nonetheless, it is important to be aware of the possible penalties you could face, including having your driver’s license suspended.