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22 Oct 22

Does Rental Car Insurance Pay in an Accident?

Car rental insurance is not mandatory for car renters to obtain in Louisiana. However, specific rules regarding the applicability of liability, coverage, and responsibility on bodily injuries and personal damages claims for car rentals are laid out in Louisiana Civil Code 22:1296. As a car renter, it is crucial to…

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10 Oct 22

What Happens When a Drunk Driver Causes an Accident?

Drunk driving or driving while intoxicated is a serious and dangerous crime. Given the devastating repercussions of drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, these highly irresponsible offenses have been rightfully subjected to strict laws and punishments across the United States. In Louisiana, one of the…

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.

26 Mar 22

Most Common Types of Construction Accidents

There are numerous safety precautions and regulations in place to try to minimize the dangers of working in a construction site. However, not all hazardous situations can be avoided, given the nature of the job and the site. Hence, the risks associated with working in construction must not be taken…

05 Mar 22

Can More Than One Person Be the Cause of an Accident?

When there is more than one cause of an accident the court will allocate comparative fault.

12 Feb 22

All About Defective Product Lawsuits in Louisiana

The injured party has the burden of proof to satisfy four elements to recover in a product liability claim in Louisiana.

08 Jan 22

What You Need to Know About Worker’s Compensation in Louisiana.

Under Louisiana state law, employers are required to have worker's compensation insurance or would have to be approved to self-insure. And generally, an employee who is injured in the workplace, or performing their official duties on behalf of the employer, is eligible for worker's compensation without regard to who is…

01 Jan 22

Slip and Fall and Other Premises Liability Claims in Louisiana

Being a party to a slip and fall or a premise liability case poses severe financial and medical consequences. Even a slight fall could cause substantial injury to specific individuals.