Slip and Fall in Louisiana Convenience Store Lawsuit Discusses Open and Obvious Risk
New Orleans Trip-and-Fall Case Highlights the Perils of Summary Judgment
March 31, 2023
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Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-20 Leads to Court’s Consideration of Request for Remittitur
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Who is Liable for Injuries for a Slip and Fall on a Public Sidewalk?
Premises liability is an active area of personal injury law, and accidents occurring on public property are no exception. The question often arises, who is liable for a slip and fall on a public sidewalk? In this case, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal was asked to determine the premises liability of the town
March 30, 2023
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Liability in Boating Accidents with Steering System Failure
Maritime Injury: The Jones Act and How it Applies to Recovering Damages
March 29, 2023
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Injured by Stocking Cart in Grocery Aisle, Whose Fault is it?
Everyone can picture a grocery store on a busy day. The aisles are congested, and workers are hurrying to replace products on the sales floor. There may be stocking carts blocking walkways. Who is responsible if a shopper trips over a worker’s cart and injures herself? What about if the worker and
March 28, 2023
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Injured While Receiving a Massage and a Court’s Discretion to Award Damages
Make No Mistake, Medical Testimony Is Required For Juries To Award Damages For Future Medical Expenses
March 28, 2023
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Your Short Term Wheelchair May Be Subject To a Hidden Defect Warranty
Recovering from an automobile collision is already a difficult journey. Sometimes physical recovery does not occur in a straight line, and intermediate accidents can complicate the process. This was especially true for Alexandria resident Mr. Maricle. During his recovery from injuries due to a car crash, Mr. Maricle sustained further injuries due to a defective
March 26, 2023
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Louisiana Court Holds that Medical Records Can Counter Expert Testimony and Bar Summary Judgement
Courts often rely on motions for summary judgments to avoid the costly and time-consuming reality of going to trial and presenting a case in front of a jury. Motions for summary judgment are when one party asks the court to decide the case based on the current facts alleged in their favor. Courts should grant
March 25, 2023
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Persistent Lawyering Stops Insurance Company From “Second Bite at the Apple” in Mississippi Car Wreck
Nothing is more tragic than the loss of life. However, that loss can be tempered somewhat if insurance is in place that provides some financial compensation. While money cannot substitute for the loss of love and companionship that a spouse gives, it can at least provide some help with the bills and, therefore, one less
March 24, 2023
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Slip and Fall in Louisiana Convenience Store Lawsuit Discusses Open and Obvious Risk
March 31, 2023
No Comments
New Orleans Trip-and-Fall Case Highlights the Perils of Summary Judgment
When Is A Louisiana Jury Verdict Considered Excessive?
March 30, 2023
No Comments
Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-20 Leads to Court’s Consideration of Request for Remittitur
Who is Liable for Injuries for a Slip and Fall on a Public Sidewalk?
March 30, 2023
No Comments
Premises liability is an active area of personal injury law, and accidents occurring on public property are no exception. The question often arises, who is liable for a slip and fall on a public sidewalk? In this case, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal was asked to determine the premises liability of the town
Liability in Boating Accidents with Steering System Failure
March 29, 2023
No Comments
Maritime Injury: The Jones Act and How it Applies to Recovering Damages
Injured by Stocking Cart in Grocery Aisle, Whose Fault is it?
March 28, 2023
No Comments
Everyone can picture a grocery store on a busy day. The aisles are congested, and workers are hurrying to replace products on the sales floor. There may be stocking carts blocking walkways. Who is responsible if a shopper trips over a worker’s cart and injures herself? What about if the worker and
Injured While Receiving a Massage and a Court’s Discretion to Award Damages
March 28, 2023
No Comments
Make No Mistake, Medical Testimony Is Required For Juries To Award Damages For Future Medical Expenses
Your Short Term Wheelchair May Be Subject To a Hidden Defect Warranty
March 26, 2023
No Comments
Recovering from an automobile collision is already a difficult journey. Sometimes physical recovery does not occur in a straight line, and intermediate accidents can complicate the process. This was especially true for Alexandria resident Mr. Maricle. During his recovery from injuries due to a car crash, Mr. Maricle sustained further injuries due to a defective
Louisiana Court Holds that Medical Records Can Counter Expert Testimony and Bar Summary Judgement
March 25, 2023
No Comments
Courts often rely on motions for summary judgments to avoid the costly and time-consuming reality of going to trial and presenting a case in front of a jury. Motions for summary judgment are when one party asks the court to decide the case based on the current facts alleged in their favor. Courts should grant
Persistent Lawyering Stops Insurance Company From “Second Bite at the Apple” in Mississippi Car Wreck
March 24, 2023
No Comments
Nothing is more tragic than the loss of life. However, that loss can be tempered somewhat if insurance is in place that provides some financial compensation. While money cannot substitute for the loss of love and companionship that a spouse gives, it can at least provide some help with the bills and, therefore, one less