The High Cost of Overlooking Fine Print: A Cautionary Tale of Settlements and Release Forms
May 16, 2023
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Sincerely or Not: Could You Be Liable for Bringing a Frivolous Appeal?
The legal system has neither time nor resources to waste, so courts refrain from entertaining frivolous lawsuits that lack serious or sincere claims. Moreover, in such cases where a court determines that a lawsuit is frivolous, the court will render a judgment against the party who brought the lawsuit and can also order that party
May 14, 2023
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Protecting Your Verdict: Why Jury Awards Stand in Louisiana Trucking Cases
Winning a trial against a major logistics company is a massive victory, but for many victims, it is only the beginning. Trucking defense firms often appeal high jury awards, seeking a “Remittitur” (a court order reducing the award). However, Louisiana law provides a strong shield for victims: the “Much Discretion” of the trier of fact.
May 13, 2023
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Allocating Damages in Wrongful Death Cases: Navigating the High Standard of JNOV Motion
Allocating damages in a wrongful death case is challenging because putting a price on a life is hard. Therefore, if a family in a wrongful death case feels the jury abused its discretion in calculating that monetary value, then the family can resort to a motion for JNOV to try and correct the decision. However,
May 13, 2023
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What is Res Ipsa Loquitor?
Personal injury lawsuits can be complicated, especially when they involve injuries sustained while shopping. Mary Mason found herself in this situation at a Burlington store in Lafayette, Louisiana, when a chair collapsed as she sat on it, causing her to fall and sustain injuries. Despite suing Burlington and claiming negligence, her case was dismissed due
May 10, 2023
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Underlying Medical Conditions, Can You Claim Res Ipsa Loquitur in a Lawsuit?
You think that when you’re being taken care of by hospital personnel, you are in safe hands and do not have to fear for your safety. However, if you are injured when being moved from a hospital cart to your bed, can you claim negligence based on res ipsa loquitur? The Fifth Circuit Court of
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Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.
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The High Cost of Overlooking Fine Print: A Cautionary Tale of Settlements and Release Forms
May 16, 2023
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50-50 Fault Allocation: The Complexities of Determining Fault in Workplace Accidents
May 14, 2023
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Sincerely or Not: Could You Be Liable for Bringing a Frivolous Appeal?
May 14, 2023
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The legal system has neither time nor resources to waste, so courts refrain from entertaining frivolous lawsuits that lack serious or sincere claims. Moreover, in such cases where a court determines that a lawsuit is frivolous, the court will render a judgment against the party who brought the lawsuit and can also order that party
Protecting Your Verdict: Why Jury Awards Stand in Louisiana Trucking Cases
May 13, 2023
No Comments
Winning a trial against a major logistics company is a massive victory, but for many victims, it is only the beginning. Trucking defense firms often appeal high jury awards, seeking a “Remittitur” (a court order reducing the award). However, Louisiana law provides a strong shield for victims: the “Much Discretion” of the trier of fact.
Allocating Damages in Wrongful Death Cases: Navigating the High Standard of JNOV Motion
May 13, 2023
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Allocating damages in a wrongful death case is challenging because putting a price on a life is hard. Therefore, if a family in a wrongful death case feels the jury abused its discretion in calculating that monetary value, then the family can resort to a motion for JNOV to try and correct the decision. However,
What is Res Ipsa Loquitor?
May 10, 2023
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Personal injury lawsuits can be complicated, especially when they involve injuries sustained while shopping. Mary Mason found herself in this situation at a Burlington store in Lafayette, Louisiana, when a chair collapsed as she sat on it, causing her to fall and sustain injuries. Despite suing Burlington and claiming negligence, her case was dismissed due
Underlying Medical Conditions, Can You Claim Res Ipsa Loquitur in a Lawsuit?
May 6, 2023
No Comments
You think that when you’re being taken care of by hospital personnel, you are in safe hands and do not have to fear for your safety. However, if you are injured when being moved from a hospital cart to your bed, can you claim negligence based on res ipsa loquitur? The Fifth Circuit Court of