August 22, 2023
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A Life-Altering Car Accident Ignites a Legal Feud
Imagine, for a moment, living a life of normalcy, the humdrum of day-to-day routines, a steady job, a peaceful existence. Suddenly, an unexpected accident shakes your world, thrusting you into the tumultuous tides of legal proceedings. This is the daunting reality Patricia and Calvin Henderson found themselves in, initiating a monumental case against Amy Lashouto
August 21, 2023
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Louisiana Court Denies Workers Compensation for Injured Minor
Injury in the workplace can usually be avoided with proper safety measures in place. Safety measures, however, become hard to enforce when minors and adults work in conjunction. This was the case for Austin Griggs, an illegally employed minor injured in a forklift accident while working. Bounce N’ Around Inflatables, LLC (BNA) supplies rentable party
August 19, 2023
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When Do Workers’ Compensation Payments Preclude Claims Against Automobile Insurers?
Are Third-Party Contractors Caught in a Workers’ Compensation Loophole? Workers’ Compensation Settlements: Protecting Your Social Security Benefits and Rights
August 19, 2023
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Harrah’s Casino Slip & Fall Lawsuit Survives Summary Judgment
Lake Charles Slip and Fall Lawsuit Against Kroger Fails for Lack of Notice Understanding Open and Obvious Defects: Implications for Personal Injury Claims
August 18, 2023
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Louisiana Court Finds Hospital Director Void of Liability in Medical Malpractice Suit Involving His Staff
A visit to the hospital is a stressful and anxious time for patients and family members. Most people, however, assume that their doctors are competent and will administer the proper standard of care. This was not the case for Richard Smallwood. Smallwood fell at his home and sustained bilateral patella tendon ruptures. He was admitted
August 18, 2023
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Medical Malpractice Claim Dismissed For Plaintiff’s Failure To Show Sufficient Evidence
Medical Malpractice Claim Dismissed For Lack of Expert Testimony Tutrix Was Proper Party To Bring Legal Malpractice Claim On Behalf of Minor
August 17, 2023
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Lafourche Parish Court Demonstrates the Importance of Employee-Employer Relationship in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Unfortunately, accidents in the workplace are not uncommon. What happens, however, if you unknowingly signed an agreement making your employer immune from a liability claim? The following Lafourche Parish case outlines this predicament. In September 2013, Neville Patterson signed multiple documents with Raceland Raw Sugar, LLC (RRS) and Raceland Equipment Company, LLC (REC) to haul
August 16, 2023
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Liability in Product-Related Injury Cases: Key Legal Questions and Liability Theories
When an injury related to a product occurs, assigning fault can involve multiple parties. In personal injury litigation, crucial legal questions arise regarding whom the plaintiff can seek compensation from, if anyone, and the underlying theory of liability. The following case offers a valuable exploration of common liability theories often encountered in product-related injury cases.
August 15, 2023
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Faulty Foundations: Battling the Dark Side of Medical Innovation – The Defective Medical Device Lawsuit Saga
Medical professionals are expected to uphold a standard of care in their practice. Unfortunately, life can present us with unfortunate circumstances where this standard is not met. When we experience injuries or worse due to the actions of those responsible for our treatment, healing, or diagnosis, medical malpractice claims can serve as a means to
August 14, 2023
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