Driving poses undeniable risks. However, travelers may need to consider how unsafe a barrier curb may be in certain situations. When is the state liable for these conditions? A case from the St. John Baptist parish considered how the state department of development and transportation was at fault for construction risks that contributed to an
Louisiana Court Discusses the Weighing of Conflicting Medical Testimony in Workers’ Compensation Claim
What Happens When Your Judgement Lacks The Magic Words
The phrase, “where there’s smoke, there’s fire,” is often used to describe situations where one thing almost certainly indicates the presence of another. However, establishing a contributing factor to a car accident and liability for negligence does not always follow so direct a relationship. Shortly before Tropical Storm Lee reached the marshlands of Oak Island
Car accidents are traumatic experiences that occur every day across Louisiana. An accident can cause initial damage upon impact, but many accident victims also spend months and sometimes years coping with accident-related injuries. Â On June 27, 2014, Jasmine Raymond, a twenty-four-year-old driver who did not have auto insurance as required by Louisiana law, was heading
Bogalusa Police’s Partial Summary Judgment Request Denied For Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction
It’s a common scenario: a potential buyer visits a car lot, finds a vehicle he’d like to test drive, and heads out onto the road with the salesperson in the passenger seat. What happens, though, if an accident occurs during the test drive? Suppose the potential buyer loses control of the vehicle while driving —
Uninsured Motorist Coverage Dispute with Service Chevrolet Cadillac in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lawsuits resulting from car accidents can raise many difficult questions. Determining the precise events that led to an accident can be complicated and require courts to make close calls about witnesses’ credibility. Furthermore, parties may question whether they are entitled to certain damages if they prevail in their lawsuit. These questions arose in a lawsuit
New Roads Man Denied Coverage Under Uninsured Motorist Provision of Employer’s Insurance Policy
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.