Archives for January 2013

For a New Orleans resident to file a medical malpractice claim, the procedure set forth in the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act must be followed. The Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act requires that any claim of medical malpractice be screened by a “medical review panel” before a lawsuit to recover damages can be filed in court. A […]

In Louisiana, there are several laws that limit recovery for personal injuries suffered on land used for recreational purposes. These laws include specific regulations surrounding lands owned, leased, or managed as a public park by the state or its political subdivisions. As a result, if someone suffers a personal injury in a New Orleans park, […]

New Orleans dog bite lawsuits operate under a different set of rules than cases involving other types of animals. For cases involving animals other than dogs, the law requires proof that the owner of the animal was negligent. In contrast, under Louisiana Civil Code article 2321, when someone is bitten by a dog, the owner […]