Understanding Premises Liability in Elevator and Escalator Accidents
personal-injury |September 09th, 2023
The tallest building in Louisiana – the Hancock Whitney Centre in downtown New Orleans – measures an impressive 697 feet and encompasses 51 floors. Elevators and escalators allow us to get around skyscrapers with ease, but also present a risk greater than a fear of heights. Elevator and ..
READ MOREThe Opioid Crisis and its Impact on Personal Injury Claims
personal-injury |August 08st, 2023
Opioid abuse is a significant problem in Louisiana. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, in the year 2014, Louisiana experienced 478 fatal drug overdoses due to opiod abuse, translating to a rate of 17 deaths per 100,000 individuals. Other statistics about opioid use in Louisiana furth..
READ MORESports Injuries and Legal Liability: Who Can Be Held Responsible?
personal-injury |August 08th, 2023
There are over 600 amateur sports clubs and leagues in Louisiana, with baseball and softball, football and soccer topping the list of most popular sports for Louisianans to play in their spare time. Although joining a local sports club can be great for physical fitness and making new friends, sports..
READ MORESuing the Government for Personal Injury: Understanding Sovereign Immunity
personal-injury |August 08th, 2023
“Cancer Alley” is the unfortunate nickname given to the 85-mile corridor surrounding the Denka synthetic rubber plant in St. John the Baptist parish. The plant manufactures neoprene – the material in wetsuits – which results in the presence of toxic gasses released into the atmospher..
READ MOREBlueprints for Safety: Identifying and Mitigating Construction Site Dangers
personal-injury |July 07th, 2023
The construction industry in Louisiana inherently carries risks due to the nature of the work performed. In fact, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2019 29 construction employees suffered from fatal injuries, making it one of the most dangerous occupations in the state. Construction work..
READ MOREThe Hidden Dangers of Construction Sites: Common Injuries and Legal Remedies
personal-injury |June 06th, 2023
In Lafayette, a pair of construction workers had a close call in May, 2022 at the ongoing construction site of the new Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital when their equipment malfunctioned. Alton Trahan, a spokesperson for the Lafayette Fire Department, explained that the main harness they were conn..
READ MOREThe Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Personal Injury Law: What to Expect in the Future
personal-injury |June 06th, 2023
Louisiana lawmakers have been future-focused in allowing different types of autonomous vehicles on state roads – including self-driving delivery vehicles, and testing of driverless semi-trailer trucks. The exciting reality of autonomous vehicles taking the place of human drivers on long, repet..
READ MOREUnderstanding the Different Types of Damages in Personal Injury Cases: Economic, Non-Economic, and Punitive
personal-injury |May 05th, 2023
In a personal injury case, “damages” refer to the compensation a person may be entitled to due to another party’s negligence or intentional misconduct. The core concept revolves around making the injured party “whole” again. The idea is not to provide a windfall to the ..
READ MOREPremises Liability in Louisiana: A Comprehensive Guide to Injuries on Private and Public Property
personal-injury |May 05rd, 2023
No one wants a routine trip to the convenience store to end up at the hospital, but that’s exactly what happened to a shopper in 2016. The customer slipped on some melted ice that had not been cleaned up by employees, fell on her back, and sustained serious injuries. The customer sued the store’..
READ MOREHow New Orleans’ Unique Laws Impact Your Personal Injury Case
personal-injury |April 04rd, 2023
When a New Orleans resident shouts the Cajun French phrase “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” (Let the good times roll!) the expected answer is “Oui, cher” (“Yeah, you’re right.”) If it happens to be during Mardi Gras, and the good times result in a stumble an..
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