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Am I At Fault? Sorry this happened to you. In Louisiana when a rear-end collision occurs the law actually provides a presumption that the rear, or “following,” motorist was negligent. If you were injured in a rear-end collision in Louisiana, you can assume that the rear car that caused your accident, any damages and any […]
According to La Civil Code § 3492 et seq., you have until the Statue of Limitations runs out to file a personal injury claim. It is essential that you consult with a qualified Louisiana personal injury attorney as soon as possible to preserve whatever rights you may still possess. If you have questions about a […]
When a person in New Orleans dies due to the fault of another, an action against the responsible party must be commenced within one year of the date of death. The wrongful death action is an action brought by family members to recover damages suffered by them as a result of the loved one’s accidental death. […]
A New Orleans resident who is pursuing a personal injury or product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of a dangerous product may claim that the product is unreasonably dangerous in its design. When pursuing a product liability claim as a result of an injury, the plaintiff must prove specific facts as outlined in Louisiana law. First, the plaintiff […]
Visitors to New Orleans often have a misconception that the city has relaxed regulations when it comes to underage drinking. In fact, the drinking age in Louisiana is twenty-one, and it is illegal to serve alcohol to minors. Moreover, if an intoxicated minor injures someone, the party who provided the alcohol could potentially be exposed […]
When a personal injury occurs in New Orleans, the injured party has a duty to mitigate his or her damages. This means that the injured person must take reasonable steps to minimize the consequences of the injury. A plaintiff’s failure to mitigate damages may reduce the amount awarded in a personal injury lawsuit. If the […]
New Orleans accident victims usually do not rely solely on the outcome of a personal injury case to pay expenses arising from their injuries. Other individuals or organizations often pay expenses that are also being claimed in the personal injury lawsuit. These other parties are called collateral sources. Examples include a health insurer, an employer […]
Unfortunately, there have been many terrible accidents in the New Orleans area involving large trucks. While some of these accidents have other causes, the National Transportation Safety Board has found that driver fatigue contributes to 30 to 40 percent of large truck accidents. The federal government strictly regulates the number of hours a truck driver […]
When a resident of New Orleans is injured or killed by a firearm – whether intentionally or accidentally – the law greatly constrains the circumstances under which the manufacturer or seller of the firearm may be sued for making or distributing an unreasonably dangerous product. While a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit may be […]
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s Office of Animal Health and Food Safety has announced the recall of approximately 500,000 pounds of “ready to eat” sausage and hog head cheese produced by Veron Foods, LLC, of Prairieville, Louisiana. These products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, and New Orleans residents who have purchased these […]
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