Procedural Pitfalls: The Consequences of Neglecting Administrative Remedies in Personal Injury Claims

A personal injury claim requires following specific rules and procedures to ensure a fair and just resolution. For Joseph Barlow, who slipped and fell while detained at the Lafayette Correctional Facility, his failure to adhere to the correction center’s administrative remedies became critical. This article examines the consequences Barlow faced when he disregarded the proper

June 20, 2023 No Comments

How Genuine Issues of Material Facts Can Impact a Personal Injury Case

Personal injury cases are notorious for their intricate nature, often posing challenges in determining fault and establishing liability. Complications escalate further when discrepancies arise regarding the facts surrounding the incident. When blame is uncertain, and parties refuse to accept responsibility, the legal landscape becomes increasingly convoluted. A recent Louisiana Court of Appeals case offered a

June 3, 2023 No Comments

What is Res Ipsa Loquitor?

Personal injury lawsuits can be complicated, especially when they involve injuries sustained while shopping. Mary Mason found herself in this situation at a Burlington store in Lafayette, Louisiana, when a chair collapsed as she sat on it, causing her to fall and sustain injuries. Despite suing Burlington and claiming negligence, her case was dismissed due

May 10, 2023 No Comments

Leaking Hole in Jail Cell, Can you File a Lawsuit for Cruel and Unusual Punishment?

When prison officials do nothing to fix a large hole that leaks onto the floor in a jail cell, could the inmate have a claim for cruel and unusual punishment? The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals case answers no. Many instances of inmates complaining about mistreatment are not uncommon to hear about, but when do

May 5, 2023 No Comments

What do I need to Prove for A Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Louisiana?

If you are walking down the aisle of a store and fall and injure yourself, you may think you have a winning lawsuit. However, that is not always the case. A recent lawsuit out of Gretna, Louisiana, establishes what a plaintiff needs to prove when filing a slip-and-fall lawsuit in Louisiana. Terry Collins was walking

April 19, 2023 No Comments

Utility Ground Hole Fall Lawsuit Fails on Lack of “Constructive Notice”

If you fall into a utility box with no cover, one would likely think they can recover for the damages they endured. However, in Louisiana, lawsuits aren’t as easy as you think. For example, is a company responsible for the utility box if it didn’t have “constructive notice” the ground hole cover was defective? The

April 18, 2023 No Comments

A Warning Cone and a Wet Floor, Who Wins in a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?

We have all seen warning cones and signs in front of a wet floor at a business. But what happens when you fall in front of the warning cone? Can the company still be held accountable for your injuries? The subsequent lawsuit, Kenner, Louisiana, shows how courts review slip and fall lawsuits on wet floors

April 17, 2023 No Comments

Accidents

Can a School be Held Liable for a Visitor’s Injuries on its Campus?

Schools are institutions for learning and public meeting spots for numerous events. People come and go daily and the safety of all visitors is paramount. But what happens when a visitor to a school is injured on the premise? Can a school be held liable for a visitor’s injuries on its campus? The following case

April 16, 2023 No Comments

Accidents

Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission Found Not at Fault for Child’s Injuries

When someone is injured in an accident, the question often arises, who is at fault? Certain factors must be met to find fault in an injury case. The following case outlines the elements which must be proven to file a personal injury lawsuit against a public park in East Baton Rouge. While climbing spectator bleachers

April 15, 2023 No Comments

Fax Filing A Lawsuit, Make Sure You Follow the Rules Precisely

After a workplace accident, an employee may be flustered, but it is essential that the employee promptly becomes knowledgeable about court requirements and deadlines. If a claim is not filed within an allocated timeline, the claimant may be barred from bringing the claim forward. The following case out of Jefferson Parish shows why, if you’re

April 8, 2023 No Comments

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Procedural Pitfalls: The Consequences of Neglecting Administrative Remedies in Personal Injury Claims

How Genuine Issues of Material Facts Can Impact a Personal Injury Case

What is Res Ipsa Loquitor?

Leaking Hole in Jail Cell, Can you File a Lawsuit for Cruel and Unusual Punishment?

What do I need to Prove for A Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Louisiana?

Utility Ground Hole Fall Lawsuit Fails on Lack of “Constructive Notice”

A Warning Cone and a Wet Floor, Who Wins in a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?

Can a School be Held Liable for a Visitor’s Injuries on its Campus?

Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission Found Not at Fault for Child’s Injuries

Fax Filing A Lawsuit, Make Sure You Follow the Rules Precisely

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