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…
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Louisiana Court of Appeal Upholds Award of Insurance Policy Benefits for Bystander in Pedestrian Car Accident Case
If you have been injured in a car accident, you probably have many questions regarding whether you are entitled to receive policy benefits from any insurance companies that insure the parties to the crash. Insurance policies are complex and difficult to understand. Many personal injury cases involve lengthy disputes about…
Louisiana Court of Appeal Upholds Dismissal of Medical Negligence Claim Based on Prescription
If you believe that you may have a personal injury claim against someone who caused your injuries, the first thing that you need to consider is the prescriptive period or prescription that may apply to your claim. Louisiana law applies time limits that require litigants to assert their claims within…
Louisiana Appellate Court Upholds Summary Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff in Insurance Policy Coverage Dispute
Understanding how your insurance policy will affect your financial situation after you are involved in a motor vehicle accident can be incredibly confusing. The policies are written in complicated terms, and it can be difficult to know when you should contact your insurer. As seasoned Louisiana car wreck lawyers, we…
Louisiana Appellate Court Reverses Stay of Civil Proceeding in Medical Malpractice Case Based on Improper Procedures
Many states have very particular laws when it comes to medical malpractice actions, particularly when it comes to the steps you must take before you can file a civil action against the medical professionals who may have caused you damages. Louisiana is no exception, requiring plaintiffs to submit their medical malpractice…
Louisiana Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Car Wreck Claim Based on Worker’s Compensation Exclusivity Rule
When it comes to injuries on the job, knowing whether you are limited to pursuing worker’s compensation benefits or whether you can bring a civil claim against your employer to recover damages can be confusing. At Dué Guidry Piedrahita Andrews Courrege L.C., our knowledgeable Louisiana car crash lawyers have counseled numerous…
Louisiana Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Employer’s Insurance Carrier in Wrongful Death Case
There are many complicated issues that can arise in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit. When the driver who causes the accident is working at the time of the crash, you may be entitled to recover damages from his or her employer based on a doctrine called vicarious liability. A seasoned…
Dué Guidry Piedrahita Andrews Courrege L.C. Ranked in “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Law Firms
Nov. 1, 2017 –U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, the “Best Law Firms” rankings include the Baton Rouge, Louisiana injury law firm of Dué Guidry Piedrahita Andrews Courrege L.C., this year in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (T1) and…
TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYERS RECOGNIZES Dué Guidry Piedrahita Andrews Courrege L.C. LAWYERS
Baton Rouge, Louisiana trial lawyers, Randy A. Piedrahita, Kirk A. Guidry and B. Scott Andrews, have been selected for 2018 membership in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. According to The National Trial Lawyers criteria, it is a member-driven organization composed of premier trial lawyers from across the…
Louisiana Appellate Court Upholds Bad-Faith Judgment Against Insurance Company That Denied Underinsured Motorist Claim
When it comes to being involved in an auto accident, recuperating from your injuries is only one of the many challenges that you may have to overcome. Even when fault is clearly established, it can take months or even years to obtain the compensation that you need and deserve from…