In this appeal, the wife of a man fatally injured in a car accident brought a lawsuit against the driver of the other vehicle and their
The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal recently reviewed procedural issues related to the appealability of a workers’ compensation claim. In this recent opinion, the
For Louisiana Homeowners, it is important to understand when and how your homeowner’s insurance company can or cannot cancel or refuse to renew your policy.
On August 22, 2016, FEMA directed flood insurance claims adjusters to help local government officials in promptly identifying “Substantially Damaged” property. Specifically, FEMA stated that
A personal injury lawsuit involves many issues, including that of liability, or legal responsibility. Recently, the Louisiana Second Circuit addressed the issue of damages. Specifically,
Injured workers collecting Louisiana Workers Compensation indemnity payments may find they are laid off by their employer of injury and, as a result, may lose
A wreck on Louisiana I-10 closed local lanes of the interstate March 21. Reports from the Times-Picayune online showed five or six vehicles were involved.
In the state of Louisiana, residents pay a lot for auto insurance, and insurance companies generally look carefully at local risk factors – now, there’s
Recently, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal addressed whether an individual seeking workers’ compensation benefits qualified as an independent contractor of a bath and
In a case before the Second Circuit,Court of Appeal, the court addressed whether an employee’s use of his employer’s car to pick up his girlfriend
In a case before the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, the court addressed a negligence claim regarding an allegedly dangerous defect equipment from a
In a recent case before the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, the court reviewed a jury verdict in favor of a city and a
A building owner sought an insurer reserve records in a fire coverage fight. On supervisory writ, the Fourth Circuit ruled the trial judge must take a closer look before ordering production.
A rider hurt at a Louisiana stable had her case dismissed before trial. The appellate court reinstated it, finding unresolved fact questions about the stable conduct.
A worker crushed his finger on the job and sought temporary total disability benefits. The Fourth Circuit affirmed dismissal because he did not prove he was unable to engage in any employment.
A Caddo Parish crash raised whether new restrictions on suing an insurer directly applied. The Second Circuit held the limits govern cases filed on or after August 1, 2024.
