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21 Aug 22

All About Louisiana Drug Court Programs

The Louisiana legislature has created the Drug Diversion Probation Program, commonly referred to as Drug Court. Under the statute, district courts operate and provide for drug and alcohol treatment programs through drug diversions. Essentially, the drug court's goal is curtailing crimes attributed to drugs and alcohol.

27 May 22

How Lockout/Tagout Prevents Industrial Accidents

Safety in a workplace is one of the main concerns of every company and worker. Workplace safety for routine and non-routine activities is so important that regulations are in place to ensure that safety procedures, training, and compliance are followed. For non-routine activities, lockout/tag-out procedures are in place to prevent…

09 Apr 22

Who is Responsible for Dog Bite Injuries?

Generally, dog bite laws in Louisiana hold the animal’s owner responsible for the damages caused by their pets if there is a known history of aggressive behavior. However, a landlord of the owner of the dog or animal that caused the injury can also be held responsible.

02 Apr 22

Common Causes of Boating Accidents

Total control of the boat is crucial to prevent boat accidents. Proper operation of a vessel also requires the operator to be able to make quick and rational decisions to prevent accidents.

25 Jul 21

Do I Have to Buy Rental Car Insurance?

Under Louisiana law, it is not mandatory to obtain or possess car rental insurance to rent a car in Louisiana if the renter has an existing coverage for their vehicle or can present another source of comprehensive and collision or liability insurance coverage.

03 Jul 21

Eye Witness Identification

Eye Witness Testimony is a piece of testimonial evidence given by a witness based on their firsthand account of the crime. This testimony must be solely based on what they had personally observed and relevant and valuable to the investigation or proceeding.

03 Jun 21

Is DUI/DWI a Felony or Misdemeanor in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, DUI/DWI offenses are categorized between felony and misdemeanor DUI/DWI. First and second DUI/DWI offenses are classified as misdemeanor charges, while a third or more DUI/DWIs are charged as a felony.

20 May 21

Determining the Value of a Lost Wage Claim After and Accident

Lost wages are calculated in various forms and dependent on the Plaintiff's type of employment and wage arrangements. In addition, other similar claims, including loss of income and future earning capacity, are considered part of the settlement.

30 May 19

What is a Premises liability case?

While you may not have known the legal name of a premises liability case, you read about these types of situations in the news all the time. Someone is at a store with wet a floor that isn’t marked, slips and falls, and is hurt. A dog bites a neighbor’s…