Louisiana Appeals Court Upholds Named Driver Exclusion for Named Insured in DWI Collision
Do I Have Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Louisiana?
June 8, 2019
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Officer Immunity for Damages to Third Party While in Pursuit of Suspect Affirmed
Monroe City Trial Court’s Award for Damages in Car Accident Case Affirmed
June 6, 2019
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Vermilion Parish Car Accident Case Hangs on Thread Over Improper Venue
Poor Choice of Venue Following Auto Accident in Lafayette Parish Leads to Dismissal of Suit
May 31, 2019
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Negligence
Lafayette Parish School Board Found Liable for School Bus Wrongful Death Lawsuit
When a school bus accident results in a fatality, the legal path to recovery is significantly different than a standard car wreck. The case against the Lafayette Parish School Board serves as a vital lesson in how Louisiana courts apply the “Highest Duty of Care” standard to public entities and how wrongful death damages are
May 25, 2019
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Conflicting Stories in New Orleans Car Accident
Baton Rouge Woman Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Infant After Wreck
May 19, 2019
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Litigation
Defeating the “Independent Contractor Shield” in Louisiana Trucking Accidents
In high-stakes trucking litigation, logistics giants often hide behind a “Shield” of independent contractor agreements. The case of Dragna v. KLLM Transport Services serves as a stark warning for victims: simply showing that a company hired a dangerous driver is not always enough to secure a judgment. To win, your legal team must overcome three
May 3, 2019
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Louisiana Court of Appeal Evaluates Who is at Fault when a Horse and Car Collide
Court of Appeal Discusses Louisiana’s Presumption of Negligence in Automobile Accident Case
May 1, 2019
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Louisiana Appeals Court affirms no damages should be allocated to minors Because of Lack of Proof
Louisiana Court Holds that Terrebonne Parish Man’s Damage Award is Reasonable
April 30, 2019
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Monroe Tire Store Found Not Liable for Auto Accident Caused by Defective Tire
Injured Gym Member’s Claim Denied on Grounds That Member Was a “Sophisticated User”
April 29, 2019
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Partial Judgment Leads to Dismissal of Appeal in St. James Parish Car Accident Case
Not Over Till the Judge Says It’s Over: Appeal of One Claim Barred in Multi-Claim Case Out of Metairie
April 28, 2019
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