Door Closing Mechanism Causes Trip and Fall, Who is Liable? and When a Slip and Fall Isn’t Just an Accident: Understanding Merchant Liability
In a recent decision by the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LLC, emerged victorious in a slip and fall case brought forth by Carolyn A. Watts. The case revolved around Ms. Watts’ alleged injuries sustained from a fall on the casino’s premises. For a comprehensive breakdown of the statutes governing
Can a Homeowner Bring a Lawsuit Against a Contractor for Injuries?
The Clock is Ticking: Understanding Prescription in Louisiana Personal Injury Cases
Factual Disputes About Company’s Procedures Preclude Summary Judgment in Slip and Fall Lawsuit and Can a business be liable if a patron slips and falls on a wet walkway?
Personal Injury Claim in Streetcar Accident Barred by Prescription
We’ve all heard the phrase “slip and fall,” often in a comedic context. However, slip-and-fall accidents can result in severe injuries and legal battles. The recent Louisiana Court of Appeal case of Barton v. Walmart highlights the complexities of such cases and what it takes to prove a merchant’s liability. In 2016, Douglas Barton was
We’ve all heard the phrase “slip and fall,” often in a comedic context. However, slip-and-fall accidents can result in severe injuries and legal battles. The recent case of Foto v. Rouse’s Enterprises, LLC, highlights the complexities of such cases and what it takes to prove a merchant’s liability. For a comprehensive breakdown of the statutes
Employee Fails to Establish Link Between Previous Back Injury and Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis for Workers Compensation Claim
David Cox delivered four pallets of shirk-wrapped material for his employer, Southwestern Motor Transport, in June 2012. The delivery location was the Baker Distributing Company warehouse in Shreveport, Louisiana. Baker’s delivery dock did not have a dock plate. A dock plate is a metal bridge connecting a truck’s back to the loading dock. There is
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