Slip and Fall in Louisiana Convenience Store Lawsuit Discusses Open and Obvious Risk
New Orleans Trip-and-Fall Case Highlights the Perils of Summary Judgment
March 31, 2023
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Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-20 Leads to Court’s Consideration of Request for Remittitur
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Who is Liable for Injuries for a Slip and Fall on a Public Sidewalk?
Premises liability is an active area of personal injury law, and accidents occurring on public property are no exception. The question often arises, who is liable for a slip and fall on a public sidewalk? In this case, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal was asked to determine the premises liability of the town
March 30, 2023
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Probationary Employees Beware: Employer Takes Issue with Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Judge Decision on Appeal
Employment law disputes are very fact-specific inquiries. Judges, especially workers’ compensation judges, are typically well-equipped to handle these cases. But when a judge mishandles the facts or misinterprets the law having an excellent attorney in your corner helps in the appeal process. For the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (“SWBNO”), the appeal detailed
March 29, 2023
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Injured by Stocking Cart in Grocery Aisle, Whose Fault is it?
Everyone can picture a grocery store on a busy day. The aisles are congested, and workers are hurrying to replace products on the sales floor. There may be stocking carts blocking walkways. Who is responsible if a shopper trips over a worker’s cart and injures herself? What about if the worker and
March 28, 2023
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Injured While Receiving a Massage and a Court’s Discretion to Award Damages
Make No Mistake, Medical Testimony Is Required For Juries To Award Damages For Future Medical Expenses
March 28, 2023
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Can a Louisiana Court Impose a Default Judgment for Failure to Obey Pretrial Orders?
In a bizarre turn of events, an attempt to get unpaid wages from a Terrebonne Parish video store owner turned violent and led to the appeal discussed below. The appeal delved into the standards that Louisiana courts consider when it comes to repeated violations of their pretrial orders. The case below answers the question; Can
March 27, 2023
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Your Short Term Wheelchair May Be Subject To a Hidden Defect Warranty
Recovering from an automobile collision is already a difficult journey. Sometimes physical recovery does not occur in a straight line, and intermediate accidents can complicate the process. This was especially true for Alexandria resident Mr. Maricle. During his recovery from injuries due to a car crash, Mr. Maricle sustained further injuries due to a defective
March 26, 2023
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Slip and Fall in Louisiana Convenience Store Lawsuit Discusses Open and Obvious Risk
March 31, 2023
No Comments
New Orleans Trip-and-Fall Case Highlights the Perils of Summary Judgment
When Is A Louisiana Jury Verdict Considered Excessive?
March 30, 2023
No Comments
Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-20 Leads to Court’s Consideration of Request for Remittitur
Who is Liable for Injuries for a Slip and Fall on a Public Sidewalk?
March 30, 2023
No Comments
Premises liability is an active area of personal injury law, and accidents occurring on public property are no exception. The question often arises, who is liable for a slip and fall on a public sidewalk? In this case, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal was asked to determine the premises liability of the town
Probationary Employees Beware: Employer Takes Issue with Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Judge Decision on Appeal
March 29, 2023
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Employment law disputes are very fact-specific inquiries. Judges, especially workers’ compensation judges, are typically well-equipped to handle these cases. But when a judge mishandles the facts or misinterprets the law having an excellent attorney in your corner helps in the appeal process. For the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (“SWBNO”), the appeal detailed
Injured by Stocking Cart in Grocery Aisle, Whose Fault is it?
March 28, 2023
No Comments
Everyone can picture a grocery store on a busy day. The aisles are congested, and workers are hurrying to replace products on the sales floor. There may be stocking carts blocking walkways. Who is responsible if a shopper trips over a worker’s cart and injures herself? What about if the worker and
Injured While Receiving a Massage and a Court’s Discretion to Award Damages
March 28, 2023
No Comments
Make No Mistake, Medical Testimony Is Required For Juries To Award Damages For Future Medical Expenses
Can a Louisiana Court Impose a Default Judgment for Failure to Obey Pretrial Orders?
March 27, 2023
No Comments
In a bizarre turn of events, an attempt to get unpaid wages from a Terrebonne Parish video store owner turned violent and led to the appeal discussed below. The appeal delved into the standards that Louisiana courts consider when it comes to repeated violations of their pretrial orders. The case below answers the question; Can
Your Short Term Wheelchair May Be Subject To a Hidden Defect Warranty
March 26, 2023
No Comments
Recovering from an automobile collision is already a difficult journey. Sometimes physical recovery does not occur in a straight line, and intermediate accidents can complicate the process. This was especially true for Alexandria resident Mr. Maricle. During his recovery from injuries due to a car crash, Mr. Maricle sustained further injuries due to a defective