When an item is repaired, it is reasonable to expect it to be safe and free of defects upon its return. However, when an injury occurs after a product’s repair, the injured party is entitled to seek damages. For example, Joe McPherson suffered a knee injury after the battery compartment of a tractor, which Ronald
Whether it’s a high-speed collision on I-10 or a chaotic scene in a St. Gabriel neighborhood, escaped livestock poses a deadly risk to Louisiana motorists. Under La. C.C. Art. 2321, the owner of a cow or horse is not ‘strictly liable’ like a dog owner, but they face a rigorous negligence standard when their animals
Even if you have a unique job like a stunt performer, you can still get brought down to Earth by the complexities of determining what your insurance policies do and do not cover if you are involved in an insurance coverage dispute. In that case, it is important to understand the plain language of your
Navigating bureaucracy and red tape is a common experience when dealing with government agencies and trying to obtain workers’ compensation benefits. However, if you find yourself frustrated by what seems like an improper requirement, you might be able to challenge an administrative agency’s actions as exceeding its authority, as Calvin Arrant did here. While working
Personal injury cases are notorious for their intricate nature, often posing challenges in determining fault and establishing liability. Complications escalate further when discrepancies arise regarding the facts surrounding the incident. When blame is uncertain, and parties refuse to accept responsibility, the legal landscape becomes increasingly convoluted. A recent Louisiana Court of Appeals case offered a
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Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.