People rely on public services daily, from fire departments to police officers. But what happens if a public entity is responsible for an injury? Can they be held liable for negligence? A recent case out of Grand Isle, Louisiana, shows how public entities can be shielded from liability for negligent conduct in some circumstances. It
To win a slip and fall lawsuit in Louisiana, you must meet a strict burden of proof defined by Louisiana Revised Statute 9:2800.6 (The Merchant Liability Act). Under this law, it is not enough to show that you were injured; you must prove the merchant was legally negligent. The 3 Elements You Must Prove in
If you fall into a utility box with no cover, one would likely think they can recover for the damages they endured. However, in Louisiana, lawsuits aren’t as easy as you think. For example, is a company responsible for the utility box if it didn’t have “constructive notice” the ground hole cover was defective? The
Who is Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident in Louisiana, the Landlord or Tenant?
We have all seen warning cones and signs in front of a wet floor at a business. But what happens when you fall in front of the warning cone? Can the company still be held accountable for your injuries? The subsequent lawsuit, Kenner, Louisiana, shows how courts review slip and fall lawsuits on wet floors
Employers Potentially Liable After Seaman Injured on Tugboat
Schools are institutions for learning and public meeting spots for numerous events. People come and go daily and the safety of all visitors is paramount. But what happens when a visitor to a school is injured on the premise? Can a school be held liable for a visitor’s injuries on its campus? The following case
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.
People rely on public services daily, from fire departments to police officers. But what happens if a public entity is responsible for an injury? Can they be held liable for negligence? A recent case out of Grand Isle, Louisiana, shows how public entities can be shielded from liability for negligent conduct in some circumstances. It
To win a slip and fall lawsuit in Louisiana, you must meet a strict burden of proof defined by Louisiana Revised Statute 9:2800.6 (The Merchant Liability Act). Under this law, it is not enough to show that you were injured; you must prove the merchant was legally negligent. The 3 Elements You Must Prove in
If you fall into a utility box with no cover, one would likely think they can recover for the damages they endured. However, in Louisiana, lawsuits aren’t as easy as you think. For example, is a company responsible for the utility box if it didn’t have “constructive notice” the ground hole cover was defective? The
Who is Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident in Louisiana, the Landlord or Tenant?
We have all seen warning cones and signs in front of a wet floor at a business. But what happens when you fall in front of the warning cone? Can the company still be held accountable for your injuries? The subsequent lawsuit, Kenner, Louisiana, shows how courts review slip and fall lawsuits on wet floors
Employers Potentially Liable After Seaman Injured on Tugboat
Schools are institutions for learning and public meeting spots for numerous events. People come and go daily and the safety of all visitors is paramount. But what happens when a visitor to a school is injured on the premise? Can a school be held liable for a visitor’s injuries on its campus? The following case