Liability for Dog Attack in a “No Pets” Apartment Complex
Dog Bite Incident Highlights Review of Ownership versus Custody for Liability
October 25, 2019
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Don’t Hesitate: Lawsuit Dismissed After Six Years For Failure to Prove Defendant Jointly Liable
Oil Rig Worker Shot on the Job Loses Appeal After Failing to Prove Defendant is the Liable Party
October 15, 2019
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Broussard Used Car Dealership Not Liable in Car Accident For Failing to Check Buyer’s License Prior to Purchase
Parish of Lafayette Harley Davidson Dealership Not Liable to Motorcycle Rider Killed During Promotional Demonstration
October 10, 2019
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Supermarket Not Found Liable for Bus Stop Stabbing
Driving the Company Car: Limits to Excess and Umbrella Insurance Policy Liability.
October 5, 2019
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In Personal Injury Case Out Of Lake Charles, Plaintiff’s Inconsistent Testimony Fails to Convince Court of Appeal
New Orleans Traffic Accident Shows Proof Needed to Win a Personal Injury Case
March 13, 2017
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Unfair Trade Practices in Louisiana and Home Foreclosure
Like many states, Louisiana has an unfair trade practices act. In Louisiana, it is known as the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. Just as the name implies, this law is meant to protect consumers from the unfair, misleading, or fraudulent acts of those provide services, goods, and financing. Any contract or agreement
July 23, 2014
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Careful Review of Home Insurance Policy Crucial
It is extremely important to review your home insurance policy to determine what types of damages the policy will actually cover, especially in areas prone to suffer from hurricane damages. Under Louisiana law, the insured individual is required to first prove that the insurance policy covers the cause of the claim. For example, if
July 14, 2014
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Understanding the Direct Action Statute and Insurance Disputes
Louisiana has a Direct Action Statute that allows injured third parties to sue an insurance company directly when the insurance company’s insured causes an injury. For example, if you are involved an automobile accident where you are not at fault, you can sue the at-fault driver’s insurance company directly instead of suing the at-fault driver themselves. The Direct
July 1, 2014
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Prescription an Integral Element of Lawsuits After Wrongful Death
A few months after being in a car wreck, the unthinkable happens, and as a result of the accident, your loved one passes away. As you are mourning the loss, you also have to start thinking about your legal options that stem from the crash and the possible avenues you have as a “survivor” of
January 16, 2014
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Personal Jurisdiction Reviewed in Case With International Implications
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a judge’s dismissal of the People’s Republic of China and a Chinese company, Xiamen, from litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The appeals court agreed with the trial court that the federal judiciary lacked personal jurisdiction and subject matter
January 12, 2014
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Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.