Attic Ladder Accident in Denham Springs Can Proceed to Trial After Summary Judgment Reversed
Injury Case Shows the Ultimate Impact Summary Judgment Can Make
August 14, 2024
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Car Wash Accident Injury Case Proceeds After Summary Judgment Reversed
In cases involving multiple defendants, courts are frequently asked to dismiss some or all of the parties because no set of facts can allow a case to proceed. Defendants will point the finger at their counterparts in hopes of securing a dismissal for themselves. However, the dismissal of even just one defendant can mean the
August 14, 2024
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Injured Pedestrian in Ouachita Parish Unable to Recover from Multiple Insurance Policies
Motor Vehicle Exclusion Precludes Insurance Coverage In Child’s Death — Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer Blog How Is Coverage Divided When Multiple Insurance Policies Are Involved?
November 5, 2023
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When Can an Employer be Held Responsible for Employee’s Wrongdoing?
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
November 4, 2023
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What is Decretal Language, and Why is it Important?
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
November 4, 2023
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Louisiana Appellate Court Rules That Damages Awarded to Car Accident Victim Are Not Excessive Amount
Louisiana Appellate Court Declines to Increase Damages Awarded To Car Accident Victim Expert Witnesses Key To Establishing Damages From Industrial Fire
November 3, 2023
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Are Mental Injuries Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
Employees are often exposed to stressful situations while at work, whether from unhelpful coworkers or understaffing. Under what circumstances are resulting mental injuries entitled to workers’ compensation? Diedre Emerson worked for Willis Knighton Medical Center as a certified nurse assistant on the cancer floor. One day, she arrived at work for her regular night shift.
November 2, 2023
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When Doctors Disagree: What Happens When There Is Conflicting Testimony In A Workers’ Compensation Case?
Medical testimony is an essential part of determining whether an injured worker has a valid claim. What happens if the doctors’ diagnoses conflict and they reach different conclusions about whether an injured worker can return to work? Maxine Hall worked as a housekeeper for Global Solution Services. While working for Global at a hotel, a
November 1, 2023
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Can’t Just Say No: What Is Required To Decline UM Coverage?
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?
October 31, 2023
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Who Is Responsible For Damages In Accident Involving Borrowed Car And Inadequate Maintenance?
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
October 31, 2023
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