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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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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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 the shopper knew
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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A Louisiana Court Signs Two Final Judgments, What Happens?
Decretal Language: Last Words in a Final Judgment,
March 22, 2023
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Ville Platte Hospital Found Not Liable for Ant Bites on ICU Patient
Hospital admission can often be a terrifying experience, but even more so is an ICU admission. Your life is literally in the hands of hospital doctors and nurses. But what happens if you sustain injuries unrelated to your original illness or injury while in the ICU? A recent patient at Mercy Regional Medical Center in
March 20, 2023
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When Can I File a Tort Lawsuit against my Employer if I am Hurt at Work in Louisiana?
Workers’ compensation is a financial support system that may be available to injured employees. It aims to ensure employees are compensated for their injuries and do not bear the entire expenses of medical bills. Workers’ compensation laws differ from state to state. Still, the general idea is that employees can get benefits regardless of who
March 14, 2023
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Wal-Mart Not Liable For Slip And Fall Accident in Houma, Louisiana
Baton Rouge Restaurant Owner Not Responsible for Slip and Fall Accident
March 12, 2023
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Louisiana Restaurant Evades Liability For Speculative Slip-and-Fall Claim
Slip-and-fall cases are prevalent in the restaurant industry. In handling various kinds of food and drink, it makes sense that sometimes, things end up on the floor and can cause a slip hazard for customers. But when a customer falls without a clear cause, how can the court determine who is at fault? Laurita Guillory
March 6, 2023
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