If you are injured on the job, you are entitled to benefits through the workers’ compensation system. Although this process can be straightforward, when an individual suffers serious and complex injuries it can be very difficult to receive the medical treatment and reimbursement that you deserve. Our seasoned team of…
Articles Posted in Louisiana Personal Injury Law
Louisiana Court of Appeal Upholds Dismissal of Slip and Fall Case Based on Plaintiff’s Failure to Prove Supermarket Owner had Constructive Notice
There are many different ways that you can become injured on another person’s property, but one of the most common examples is a slip and fall incident. As seasoned Louisiana premises liability lawyers, we have helped many victims assert their right to compensation after a property owner failed to exercise appropriate…
Louisiana Court of Appeal Dismisses Civil Claim Brought by Injured Minor Hurt at Work, Based on Workers’ Compensation Exclusivity Rule
The Louisiana workers’ compensation system is designed to provide benefits to individuals who are injured on the job or as a result of their job duties. In exchange for these benefits, workers give up their right to sue an employer in civil court for damages, except for a few very…
Louisiana Court of Appeal Upholds Dismissal of Premises Liability Case After Hurricane Damage
Dangerous facilities and buildings are a leading cause of injury for Louisiana residents. As dedicated personal injury attorneys, our seasoned team of professionals has assisted many victims with bringing a claim against a landowner who failed to maintain his or her property in a safe and orderly fashion. In a…
Louisiana Court of Appeal Upholds Judgment in Favor of Parent of Deceased Minor in Fatal School Bus Accident
Losing a child is one of the most horrific experiences that a parent can face in his or her lifetime. As experienced Louisiana wrongful death lawyers, we have assisted many individuals with exploring their legal rights and options after a loss of this nature. In a recent appellate case, the…
Louisiana Court of Appeal Upholds Apportionment of Fault to Plaintiff in Crane Injury Case
Although most people commonly associate personal injury cases with car accidents, dangerous products also constitute a substantial number of serious accidents each year. As dedicated and experienced Louisiana product liability lawyers, we have witnessed how much an injury caused by an unsafe product can affect a victim’s life. If you…
Louisiana Trial Court Rejects Defendant’s Attempt to Change Answers to Requests for Admission that Admitted Liability
When Louisiana residents suffer a serious accident, they often have many questions about how the legal process works and which steps are involved. One of the most important parts of a negligence lawsuit is discovery. This is the phase of the trial in which the parties are allowed to request…
Louisiana Appellate Court Upholds Verdict in Favor of Plaintiff in Public Bus Accident Case
In a recent Louisiana appellate opinion, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal considered an issue involving an accident that occurred on a public bus. In October 2010, the plaintiff boarded a bus in New Orleans and took a seat in the priority seating area behind the bus operator. As…
$50 Million General Damage Award Upheld by Louisiana Appellate Court
In the recent appellate court decision of Marable v. Empire Truck Sales of Louisiana, LLC, 2016-0867 (La. App. 4 Cir. 6/23/17), the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal upheld a $50 million general damage award in a products liability case for a 69 year-old plaintiff who suffered anoxic brain injury…
Louisiana Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Daycare Center in Premises Liability Trip and Fall Lawsuit
In a recent opinion from the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, the plaintiff appealed a judgment from a trial court granting summary judgment on behalf of the defendant, a daycare center. The plaintiff filed suit against the daycare center after she suffered an accident while picking up her minor…