The Town of Vidalia and the Parish of Concordia have the honor and distinction of being the beneficiary and location, respectively, of the largest prefabricated power plant in the world and the first hydroelectric power plant in the State of Louisiana. In 1990 the Sidney A. Murray Jr. hydroelectric station was prefabricated at the Avondale
July 4th, though best known as an occasion for grilling out, visiting the beach or lake, and watching the fireworks, is unfortunately also notorious for its high incidence of accidents and injuries. Many incidents, especially vehicle and boat accidents, are related to alcohol use. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission recently announced that more than 87
In a prior post, we reviewed the Johnson v. Louisiana Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co. case. The case concerned the undelivered notice from Farm Bureau to Janice Johnson that the company would not renew her homeowner’s insurance policy. The case centered around the state law that requires notice of the intent not to renew: “An
In any workplace, an on-the-job injury can have serious repercussions, both medical and legal, for the injured employee and their employer. However, if the injured employee is a seaman, additional maritime laws and standards may apply when an injury occurs. For individuals working on ships, in shipyards, or in any industry covered by maritime law,
Nearly six years after Hurricane Katrina struck, Louisiana residents are still dealing with the traumatic and costly effects of the storm. The American Red Cross estimates that approximately 275,000 Louisiana homes were destroyed by the storm and thousands more were damaged. Even those homeowners with insurance can find the recovery of damages to be a
When an unexpected personal injury occurs, the injured party may find the situation requires legal action. An injured person deserves to know where the money to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and incidental expenses stemming from an injury will come from, and in many cases a legal claim can serve as a means to
Recently, Louisiana’s 2nd Circuit heard a civil suit in which the court examined the possible affirmative defenses for defendants of intentional tort cases when the actions of that defendant resulted from an aggressive plaintiff. In the case of Griffith v. Young, Mr. Young appealed the 26th district decision to grant Mr. Griffith a motion for
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), disabled employees are protected from discriminatory treatment by their employers. The Act protects disabled employees from discrimination with regard to hiring, promotions, termination, compensation, training, and various other conditions of employment. Unfortunately, the Act’s protection is limited – only “qualified employees” are protected from those employers covered under
Odd things happen in everyday life that, really, no preparation on the part of the victim could prevent. Often chalked up to coincidence or just ‘dumb luck,’ these events do, however, still have legal ramifications for the responsible party, regardless of how odd or unique the event. One case recently affirmed by the Third Court
Trip and fall cases like that of Ms. Arlene Chambers represent a significant portion of civil cases in Louisiana and around the country. There are various issues of law to review when the defendant appeals a successful result. Ms. Chambers had won a judgment for her injuries against the small Louisiana Village of Moureauville. The
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.
The Town of Vidalia and the Parish of Concordia have the honor and distinction of being the beneficiary and location, respectively, of the largest prefabricated power plant in the world and the first hydroelectric power plant in the State of Louisiana. In 1990 the Sidney A. Murray Jr. hydroelectric station was prefabricated at the Avondale
July 4th, though best known as an occasion for grilling out, visiting the beach or lake, and watching the fireworks, is unfortunately also notorious for its high incidence of accidents and injuries. Many incidents, especially vehicle and boat accidents, are related to alcohol use. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission recently announced that more than 87
In a prior post, we reviewed the Johnson v. Louisiana Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co. case. The case concerned the undelivered notice from Farm Bureau to Janice Johnson that the company would not renew her homeowner’s insurance policy. The case centered around the state law that requires notice of the intent not to renew: “An
In any workplace, an on-the-job injury can have serious repercussions, both medical and legal, for the injured employee and their employer. However, if the injured employee is a seaman, additional maritime laws and standards may apply when an injury occurs. For individuals working on ships, in shipyards, or in any industry covered by maritime law,
Nearly six years after Hurricane Katrina struck, Louisiana residents are still dealing with the traumatic and costly effects of the storm. The American Red Cross estimates that approximately 275,000 Louisiana homes were destroyed by the storm and thousands more were damaged. Even those homeowners with insurance can find the recovery of damages to be a
When an unexpected personal injury occurs, the injured party may find the situation requires legal action. An injured person deserves to know where the money to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and incidental expenses stemming from an injury will come from, and in many cases a legal claim can serve as a means to
Recently, Louisiana’s 2nd Circuit heard a civil suit in which the court examined the possible affirmative defenses for defendants of intentional tort cases when the actions of that defendant resulted from an aggressive plaintiff. In the case of Griffith v. Young, Mr. Young appealed the 26th district decision to grant Mr. Griffith a motion for
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), disabled employees are protected from discriminatory treatment by their employers. The Act protects disabled employees from discrimination with regard to hiring, promotions, termination, compensation, training, and various other conditions of employment. Unfortunately, the Act’s protection is limited – only “qualified employees” are protected from those employers covered under
Odd things happen in everyday life that, really, no preparation on the part of the victim could prevent. Often chalked up to coincidence or just ‘dumb luck,’ these events do, however, still have legal ramifications for the responsible party, regardless of how odd or unique the event. One case recently affirmed by the Third Court
Trip and fall cases like that of Ms. Arlene Chambers represent a significant portion of civil cases in Louisiana and around the country. There are various issues of law to review when the defendant appeals a successful result. Ms. Chambers had won a judgment for her injuries against the small Louisiana Village of Moureauville. The