“Still on the Clock in Shreveport”: The Exclusive Remedy of Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation is a Statutory Employee’s Exclusive Remedy for Injuries
May 3, 2023
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Can a Train be Held Liable for the Delay in Emergency Services?
When tragedy strikes, seconds matter. Any delay to the emergency response network can cost lives and livelihoods. When a train runs through an intersection, all activity has to yield to that train. What follows is the calamitous story of how a train may have prevented EMS from responding to a fatal accident. It also helps
May 3, 2023
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What Happens When There is More Than One Claim to a Deceased’s Property?
Losing a loved one is hard enough. What happens, however, when multiple people claim they have a right to the same property the decedent owns at the time of their death? Cases involving multiple parties and claimants can get tricky, especially when one claimant was the decedent’s spouse and the other was their descendant, as
May 2, 2023
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St. John the Baptist Parish Car Accident Lawsuit Fails for Lack of Evidence
Winning a lawsuit against an employer can be challenging. Employees are often transient, while the employer is an anchor in their community. Employer responsibility for an employee’s negligent action requires significant factual evidence. In a recent case out of St. John the Baptist Parish, a missing former employee and a lack of facts prevented the
April 30, 2023
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April 30, 2023
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Louisiana Court excludes coverage for a woman severely injured by an elderly caregiver’s negligent loading of her wheelchair.
Most adults fear the day that they will need to rely on the care of another to function. Unfortunately, the rampant negligence and mistreatment only exasperate this fear throughout the nursing home and hospice industry. Small mistakes by caregivers are normal and almost expected, yet, Shirley Marzell faced severe injuries after her caregivers improperly secured
April 29, 2023
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When Car Accidents Get Messy: How Clear Language and Resolved Claims Can Help You Win Your Lawsuit
April 27, 2023
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Can a Litigant Exclude Evidence in a Car Accident Lawsuit?
Imagine being on a jury – everything you hear has gone through a process of admittance to be used as evidence during the trial. What the jury is told often plays a role in what the jury thinks of the parties and how it assigns blame amongst them. The following lawsuit explores what happens when
April 26, 2023
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April 26, 2023
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“Still on the Clock in Shreveport”: The Exclusive Remedy of Workers’ Compensation
May 3, 2023
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Workers’ Compensation is a Statutory Employee’s Exclusive Remedy for Injuries
Can a Train be Held Liable for the Delay in Emergency Services?
May 3, 2023
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When tragedy strikes, seconds matter. Any delay to the emergency response network can cost lives and livelihoods. When a train runs through an intersection, all activity has to yield to that train. What follows is the calamitous story of how a train may have prevented EMS from responding to a fatal accident. It also helps
What Happens When There is More Than One Claim to a Deceased’s Property?
May 2, 2023
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Losing a loved one is hard enough. What happens, however, when multiple people claim they have a right to the same property the decedent owns at the time of their death? Cases involving multiple parties and claimants can get tricky, especially when one claimant was the decedent’s spouse and the other was their descendant, as
St. John the Baptist Parish Car Accident Lawsuit Fails for Lack of Evidence
April 30, 2023
No Comments
Winning a lawsuit against an employer can be challenging. Employees are often transient, while the employer is an anchor in their community. Employer responsibility for an employee’s negligent action requires significant factual evidence. In a recent case out of St. John the Baptist Parish, a missing former employee and a lack of facts prevented the
How to Determine Who is At Fault in an Automobile Accident in a Parking Lot
April 30, 2023
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Louisiana Court excludes coverage for a woman severely injured by an elderly caregiver’s negligent loading of her wheelchair.
April 29, 2023
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Most adults fear the day that they will need to rely on the care of another to function. Unfortunately, the rampant negligence and mistreatment only exasperate this fear throughout the nursing home and hospice industry. Small mistakes by caregivers are normal and almost expected, yet, Shirley Marzell faced severe injuries after her caregivers improperly secured
When Car Accidents Get Messy: How Clear Language and Resolved Claims Can Help You Win Your Lawsuit
April 27, 2023
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Can a Litigant Exclude Evidence in a Car Accident Lawsuit?
April 26, 2023
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Imagine being on a jury – everything you hear has gone through a process of admittance to be used as evidence during the trial. What the jury is told often plays a role in what the jury thinks of the parties and how it assigns blame amongst them. The following lawsuit explores what happens when