In a case involving an insurance coverage dispute, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that an uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage provision did not cover an alleged
In a recent First Circuit Court of Appeal case, the court addressed whether the holder of a secured promissory note can recover from a third party
An owner of a life insurance policy has the right to name a beneficiary, an individual who will receive the proceeds from the policy in
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors are typically paid the workers’ compensation insurer or the employer of injury. The Labor Market Surveys counselors generate are used to reduce
NUMBER OF LOUISIANA FATALITIES BY AGE AND GENDER According to an October 22, 2013 United States Department of Labor, Survey of Louisiana Occupational Fatalities, in
Working at a New Orleans, Baton Rouge or Houma, Louisiana Nail Salon? Suffering from headaches, respiratory problems or fatigue? You may have reason to be
Surveillance of individuals receiving Louisiana workers’ compensation benefits or individuals involved in a car accident or other accident may be conducted if the insurance company
WORKER SAFETY REPORT – REPORTABLE CONDITIONS Type of Job: Professional and Administrative Selections: Railroad – ALLState – LOUISIANA County – ALLWorker on duty –
Louisiana Insurance Laws are found primarily in Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 22. The laws are set forth as follows: Revised Statutes TITLE 22 RS 22:1
I had a call today from a lady whose Louisiana employer was deducting Louisiana workers compensation premiums from her paycheck. This practice is illegal in
Recently, I’ve had several Louisiana Homeowners Insurance Claimants contact my office about their mortgage company holding onto their insurance money. Often times the person has
If you suffered a hearing loss as a result of working at a shipyard like Ingalls or Avondale, you may have a claim for Longshore
A Louisiana appeals court upheld a $5 million jury verdict against a trucking company and its driver, rejecting arguments that jury instructions and trial statements unfairly swayed the jury.
A Louisiana appeals court ruled that an obituary based on a single Facebook message wasn’t enough to prove parentage, but also found the siblings’ wrongful death case shouldn’t have been dismissed without a chance to amend it.
A pit bull attacked a man walking in Monroe. The dog owner was held strictly liable, but the claim against the landlord failed because there was no proof the landlord knew the dog was dangerous.
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.
