Vicarious Liability Doesn’t Always Extend Liability for an Employees Actions — Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer Blog Legal Boundaries and the Scope of Employment: Vicarious Liability Challenges in Car Wreck Cases
In the legal world, every word holds significance. Clarity and precision are of the utmost priority because even the slightest bit of ambiguity can have dire consequences. This is a truth that Terry Gotch would later find out after he filed suit against Scooby’s ASAP Towing LLC following a vehicular accident in Louisiana. On February
Louisiana Appellate Court Declines to Increase Damages Awarded To Car Accident Victim Expert Witnesses Key To Establishing Damages From Industrial Fire
Court Finds Uninsured Motorist Coverage Waiver Valid, Denies Coverage for Injured Worker Injured What happens if you are involved in a car accident where your damages exceed the auto insurance policy limits of the person responsible?
It is common to borrow a car from a family member or friend. If you are unfortunately involved in an accident while driving a borrowed car, who is liable for damages if the accident results from inadequate maintenance? While Holly Fontenot was driving a car owned by Patricia Neil and her husband, the parents of
Recovering Damages Against Louisiana’s DOTD for Unsafe Infrastructure Can the Louisiana Department of Transportation Be Found Liable for a Car Accident?
If you are involved in an automobile accident, it can be difficult to navigate insurance claims and coverage. The situation becomes even more complicated when there are multiple insurance policies involved. How is coverage allocated between multiple relevant insurance policies? Sonya Theriot was unfortunately in an automobile accident in Lafayette, Louisiana. The other driver involved
If you are considering filing a lawsuit, it is essential that you file it in the correct venue. Otherwise, the court may lack authority to hear your claim and will not be able to consider the merits of your case. While driving in Terrobonne Parish, Louisiana, Joanna Gilbert had a single car accident on Highway
If you are in a car accident and your insurance pays your claim, you likely expect the same thing will happen if you are subsequently in a similar accident. What happens if your insurer paid your prior claim, but tries to deny a subsequent claim? Brandon Forvendel was injured in a car accident. When the
A settlement agreement can be an efficient way of resolving a claim and receiving compensation without a lengthy trial process. However, it is essential to understand what a settlement agreement does and does not cover to avoid surprises down the road if you later try to bring related lawsuits against other parties. Kerry Maggio was
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