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Louisiana Supreme Court Expounds Upon “Major Structural Defect” Element of the Louisiana New Home Warranty Act

The New Home Warranty Act (“NHWA”), La. R.S. 9:3141, sets out the exclusive remedies, warranties, and preemptive periods in relation to the rights of homeowners and builders in home construction projects in Louisiana. The NHWA provides for two warranty periods. The first provides that the home will be free from any defect due to noncompliance ...

Proving Breach of Duty of Loyalty in a New Orleans Business Dispute

Officers of any given business entity in New Orleans have both an ethical and legal duty to make decisions that benefit the company rather than themselves. Unfortunately, sometimes when you put your faith in a business partner, they will fail to meet the challenge. Certain self-interested behaviors may rise to the level of a breach ...

Top 3 Causes of Workplace Accidents

Considering many people spend most of their time at work, it’s no surprise they sustain injuries on the job reasonably often. Many occupations are hazardous, such as industrial work. However, even office jobs can encourage injuries if the proper precautions aren’t taken by employers. Here are three common causes of workplace accidents and how to ...

Hiring a Lawyer as a Victim of a Hit and Run

According to the last available statistics, there was an estimated hit-and-run crash every 43 seconds in the United States. In 2016, there were 2,049 hit-and-run fatalities which accounted for 5.5% of total traffic fatalities that year. This is the highest number since the static has been tracked. Becoming the victim of a car accident can ...

What You Need to Know About Financial Recovery After a Rollover Accident

While rollovers are a less common type of accident, they are also more likely to involve fatalities or catastrophic injuries that may completely change a person’s life. If you or a family member were seriously harmed in an accident where a car tipped over, an attorney can assist in your financial recovery as you focus ...

Here’s What an Injured Seaman May Recover After Being Hurt at Work

There’s no question that maritime work is necessary and vital to the economy, but it’s also frequently dangerous for the workers. The good news is that systems are in place to assist seamen who suffer injuries and need to take time off to recover. Federal law requires employers to provide “maintenance and cure” to eligible ...

Recent Updates in the Louisiana Private Works Act

The Louisiana Private Works Act gives provisions to laborers, material suppliers, subcontractors, and others who have not received payment for services rendered or materials provided in a construction project. Essentially, it allows workers to file a lien against the property on which construction is taking place in order to force contractors and owners to provide ...

Important Time Limitations for Injured Maritime Workers

Time is a major element of all maritime claims that some injured seamen take for granted. The Uniform Statute of Limitations for Maritime Torts sets a three-year statute of limitations for claims that arise from injury or death on navigable waters. This means that an injured maritime worker generally has three years from the date ...

Don’t Make Any of These 5 Common Mistakes in a Slip and Fall Case

Something as simple as a slip and fall accident can leave you dealing with long-term pain and mobility issues. When bills are piling up but you can’t return to work because of your injury, a lawsuit against the negligent party who caused the accident may be the best way to protect yourself financially. Without the ...