filing a personal injury claim too late or even waiting too long to collect damages can result in having your personal injury claim denied. to determine if someone is considered an ‘employee’ despite being injured while working on a project. This is especially prevalent if a contractor hires subcontractors in order to complete a project.
Court of Appeal Affirms Damages Award in Lost Chance of Survival Case Out of Ouachita Parish
Plaintiff Cannot Bring Medical Malpractice Claim Against Doctor Due to Untimely Filing of Lawsuit; Doctor Found Liable for Malpractice For Failing to Answer or Return Patient’s Calls
Not Over Till The Judge Says It’s Over: Appeal of One Claim Barred in Multi-Claim Case Out of Metairie
Lafayette Medical Malpractice Claim Dismissed for Untimely Filing
Collision with Officer on Scenic Highway Leads Court to Evaluate Victim’s Damages Claims
Workers Injured During a 2006 Calcasieu Parish Oil Spill Finally Compensated
Webster Parish Car Accident Illustrates the Elements of a Loss of Consortium Claim and
When a school bus accident results in a fatality, the legal path to recovery is significantly different than a standard car wreck. The case against the Lafayette Parish School Board serves as a vital lesson in how Louisiana courts apply the “Highest Duty of Care” standard to public entities and how wrongful death damages are
Catahoula Parish Prison Lawsuit From Inmate Burned by Furnace Dismissed
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.