Drivers of Emergency Vehicles Held to Unique Standard of Care in Louisiana
Injured by Ambulance Driving to Emergency Call, Louisiana Court Reviews Emergency Call Driving Standards
February 23, 2023
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Lawsuit Over Car Accident Involving Louisiana State Employee Dismissed After Three Years of Inactivity by Plaintiff
Anyone involved in a lawsuit knows that litigation can take months or even years to resolve. Though courts try to expedite the process, the parties involved are also responsible for moving the case forward expediently. If the plaintiff in a lawsuit files a complaint and fails to take further action for a certain amount of
February 23, 2023
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Lawyer’s Lack of Persistence Causes Baton Rouge Slip and Fall Lawsuit to Fail
Personal injuries occur every day in society and should be taken seriously. Yet, courts must judge the importance of each accident. As a result, not all injuries are ruled in favor of the injured individual. A lawyer representing an injured person must investigate the circumstances and facts surrounding the injury with due diligence. The lawyer
February 22, 2023
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Court Clarifies Use of Differential Diagnosis in Louisiana Medical Malpractice Case
Does a physician’s use of differential diagnosis raise a medical malpractice issue in Louisiana? That question is at the center of a recent medical malpractice case out of Lake Charles. The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal addresses liability attached to a method of clinical diagnosis known as a differential diagnosis. On February 23, 2011,
February 20, 2023
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Can the Time to File a Lawsuit in Louisiana Be Extended Due to Discovery Issues?
Personal Injury Claim in Streetcar Accident Barred by Prescription
February 20, 2023
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When a Building’s Ledge is Open and Obvious, Building Owner Not Held Liable for Fall
Man Loses Slip and Fall Lawsuit Due to the Open and Obvious Doctrine
February 19, 2023
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Driver Injured in Truck Accident in Caddo Parish Raises Credibility Concerns
Car accident cases often involve conflicting stories from each person involved, as no one generally wants to admit fault. When these cases get brought to court, the court must decide which party is telling the truth. The following case examines how a court determines the credibility of two individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident
February 18, 2023
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A Doctor’s Indiscretion or Abuse of Discretion? Louisiana Supreme Court Weighs In
Louisiana Court Finds Medical Malpractice Allegations Broad Enough to Proceed
February 17, 2023
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Confusion Involving Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Policy Leaves Woman in Caddo Parish Without Coverage
Before purchasing motor vehicle insurance, it is vital to fully understand what the policies will cover. For instance, some policies may not cover your medical bills if you were involved in a single-vehicle accident. Understanding what is covered and what is not may help you avoid legal action in the future. Randy and Brenda Mills,
February 17, 2023
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Louisiana Car Accident Victim Fails To Establish Causation Through Housley Causation Presumption
Although car accidents are common, they are still stressful. When you suffer a medical injury from an accident, you must have evidence to prove your injuries. One way to do so in Louisiana is using the “Housley” causation presumption. The following case helps answer the question, what exactly is the “Housley” presumption? Burleigh Ruiz was
February 16, 2023
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Drivers of Emergency Vehicles Held to Unique Standard of Care in Louisiana
February 23, 2023
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Injured by Ambulance Driving to Emergency Call, Louisiana Court Reviews Emergency Call Driving Standards
Lawsuit Over Car Accident Involving Louisiana State Employee Dismissed After Three Years of Inactivity by Plaintiff
February 23, 2023
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Anyone involved in a lawsuit knows that litigation can take months or even years to resolve. Though courts try to expedite the process, the parties involved are also responsible for moving the case forward expediently. If the plaintiff in a lawsuit files a complaint and fails to take further action for a certain amount of
Lawyer’s Lack of Persistence Causes Baton Rouge Slip and Fall Lawsuit to Fail
February 22, 2023
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Personal injuries occur every day in society and should be taken seriously. Yet, courts must judge the importance of each accident. As a result, not all injuries are ruled in favor of the injured individual. A lawyer representing an injured person must investigate the circumstances and facts surrounding the injury with due diligence. The lawyer
Court Clarifies Use of Differential Diagnosis in Louisiana Medical Malpractice Case
February 20, 2023
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Does a physician’s use of differential diagnosis raise a medical malpractice issue in Louisiana? That question is at the center of a recent medical malpractice case out of Lake Charles. The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal addresses liability attached to a method of clinical diagnosis known as a differential diagnosis. On February 23, 2011,
Can the Time to File a Lawsuit in Louisiana Be Extended Due to Discovery Issues?
February 20, 2023
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Personal Injury Claim in Streetcar Accident Barred by Prescription
When a Building’s Ledge is Open and Obvious, Building Owner Not Held Liable for Fall
February 19, 2023
No Comments
Man Loses Slip and Fall Lawsuit Due to the Open and Obvious Doctrine
Driver Injured in Truck Accident in Caddo Parish Raises Credibility Concerns
February 18, 2023
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Car accident cases often involve conflicting stories from each person involved, as no one generally wants to admit fault. When these cases get brought to court, the court must decide which party is telling the truth. The following case examines how a court determines the credibility of two individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident
A Doctor’s Indiscretion or Abuse of Discretion? Louisiana Supreme Court Weighs In
February 17, 2023
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Louisiana Court Finds Medical Malpractice Allegations Broad Enough to Proceed
Confusion Involving Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Policy Leaves Woman in Caddo Parish Without Coverage
February 17, 2023
No Comments
Before purchasing motor vehicle insurance, it is vital to fully understand what the policies will cover. For instance, some policies may not cover your medical bills if you were involved in a single-vehicle accident. Understanding what is covered and what is not may help you avoid legal action in the future. Randy and Brenda Mills,
Louisiana Car Accident Victim Fails To Establish Causation Through Housley Causation Presumption
February 16, 2023
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Although car accidents are common, they are still stressful. When you suffer a medical injury from an accident, you must have evidence to prove your injuries. One way to do so in Louisiana is using the “Housley” causation presumption. The following case helps answer the question, what exactly is the “Housley” presumption? Burleigh Ruiz was