Louisiana Court Settles Insurance Contract Dispute Following Deadly Explosion

Insurance claims can be tricky, especially when multiple parties and contracts are involved. What happens, for example, when one insurance company claims they are not responsible for payment after a catastrophic event resulting in lost lives? The following Terrebonne Parish case follows this exact scenario. An explosion at the Transco facility in Gibson, Louisiana, resulted

May 22, 2023 No Comments

Exposure to Radioactive Materials: Substantiating Injury Claims with Evidence and Expert Witnesses

May 21, 2023 No Comments

HOW DOES A COURT DECIDE HOW MUCH FAULT A DRIVER HAS WHEN BOTH SIDES CAUSED AN ACCIDENT

Simple driving accidents happen every day due to lapses in inattention. The results of these lapses can have devastating consequences. Whose is at fault in an accident when both parties were less than perfect in assessments of dangers on the road? The subsequent lawsuit from Louisiana shows how a court will determine how much fault

May 20, 2023 No Comments

The Importance of Accurate Service of Process Information in Lawsuits

May 19, 2023 No Comments

Collateral Source Rule Does Not Preclude Lafayette Parish Accident Victim’s Recovery From Insurer

If you have ever been involved in an accident, you know it can be challenging to deal with multiple parties. From the other vehicle’s driver to numerous insurance companies, knowing who to contact can often seem impossible. This becomes even more difficult when navigating the workers’ compensation system. Marcus Slaughter, who worked for Garda, and

May 19, 2023 No Comments

When Coworkers Attack: Negligence Claims for Intentional Workplace Injuries

An employee injured at work while performing the functions of her job is generally entitled to worker’s compensation. But what about a worker injured on the job by the intentional act of a fellow employee? An action for recovery due to employer negligence could be a better option. Louisiana worker’s compensation law does not provide

May 18, 2023 No Comments

Can a Settlement Agreement Preclude Future Lawsuits? Not Always: A Case Study

May 18, 2023 No Comments

Failure to Raise a Right Results in Waiver of Right and Defense in Car Crash Case

Nobody likes insurance policies or divorce. Both can be extremely messy and full of legal jargon. Megan Daigle experienced this firsthand as her divorced parents’ insurance did not cover everything they hoped for. In the fall of 2013, Megan Daigle was driving in Morgan City, Louisiana, when she did not stop at a stop sign.

May 17, 2023 No Comments

The High Cost of Overlooking Fine Print: A Cautionary Tale of Settlements and Release Forms

May 16, 2023 No Comments

50-50 Fault Allocation: The Complexities of Determining Fault in Workplace Accidents

May 14, 2023 No Comments

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Louisiana Court Settles Insurance Contract Dispute Following Deadly Explosion

Exposure to Radioactive Materials: Substantiating Injury Claims with Evidence and Expert Witnesses

HOW DOES A COURT DECIDE HOW MUCH FAULT A DRIVER HAS WHEN BOTH SIDES CAUSED AN ACCIDENT

The Importance of Accurate Service of Process Information in Lawsuits

Collateral Source Rule Does Not Preclude Lafayette Parish Accident Victim’s Recovery From Insurer

When Coworkers Attack: Negligence Claims for Intentional Workplace Injuries

Can a Settlement Agreement Preclude Future Lawsuits? Not Always: A Case Study

Failure to Raise a Right Results in Waiver of Right and Defense in Car Crash Case

The High Cost of Overlooking Fine Print: A Cautionary Tale of Settlements and Release Forms

50-50 Fault Allocation: The Complexities of Determining Fault in Workplace Accidents

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