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Look Out for These Common Slip and Fall Hazards

No one expects a quick trip to the gas station or a night out to a concert to end with a severe injury from a slipping accident, but it happens more often than you may realize. When walkways and staircases aren’t maintained by property owners, it’s only a matter of time before a visitor, employee, ...

How to Protect Yourself Financially After a Head-on Collision

One of the most dangerous types of vehicle wrecks, head-on accidents may see victims striking the dashboard or even ejected entirely through the windshield. To pursue the compensation you deserve after a head-on crash, you need to thoroughly document your injuries and work with an attorney to find the liable party. How Head-on Collisions Occur ...

Basics of the Jones Act for Offshore Injured Workers

If you are a Louisiana resident who makes your living on the water, severe injury and death on the job are realistic prospects you must prepare for potentially occurring. Most offshore injuries are a reality to Louisiana’s residents who work offshore because of the inherent danger of the job. The Jones Act is intended to ...

What You Need to Know About Handling a Bicycle Accident Injury in Louisiana

Taking a bike to work or out for a day of shopping is a healthy alternative to driving that’s good for the environment, as well as a great recreational option for families when people are increasingly staying away from indoor activities. While most people arrive at their destination without a scratch, there are serious dangers ...

Don’t Place a Bid Before Understanding These Key Points About Louisiana Public Bid Law

The rules and requirements for construction projects in Louisiana are set down by one of two key laws enacted by the state legislature: the Private Works Act and the Public Works Act. Knowing which law governs your project is crucial to both earning a profit and defending your legal rights during and after the bidding ...

The Role of Negligent Hiring Practices in Commercial Truck Accidents

When a driver loses control of an oversized vehicle weighing tens of thousands of pounds on a highway, extreme injuries and even wrongful death are clear possibilities. That’s why trucking companies are legally required to provide a certain duty of care in hiring and training practices. Unfortunately, sometimes cargo transportation providers cut corners during this ...

Private/Public Projects

There are two manners that any construction project is analyzed for from a legal perspective: private or public. This is important from a construction law standpoint in order to determine which statutory scheme governs the party’s rights. The Louisiana legislature enacted both the Louisiana Private Works Act, which governs private projects, and the Louisiana Public ...

Don’t Let a Partnership Dispute Cause Irreparable Harm to Your Business

A fabulous business idea that seems destined for success can easily become derailed by a dispute between partners. Unfortunately, plenty of startups have discovered that one half of the initial leadership team isn’t upholding their side of the deal, or wants to go in a different direction not in line with the best interests of ...

Toxic Torts for Injuries Suffered Through Asbestos Exposure

Sometimes chemicals or naturally-occurring minerals that are relied on in construction projects and other industries turn out to be dangerous. One of the most famous is asbestos, widely used in products because of its natural heat resistance. If you came into contact with asbestos and later developed health problems, you need to discuss the possibility ...