When your attorney took on your case, you likely assumed that they would prioritize your interests over their own. You may have discovered, though, that they have a conflict of interest in representing you. No matter your attorney’s reputation, this conflict may have affected your case’s outcome. It is important, then, to hold them accountable [...]
What to know about expert witnesses Expert witnesses provide their opinion on relevant information in court cases. They have specific professional qualifications in an area that relates to a specific case. For example, in a personal injury lawsuit, a professional accident reconstructionist could be hired as an expert witness to provide their opinion on how [...]
The days and months after suffering an injury due to the fault of another can be difficult on not only your physical health but also your financial well being. This is especially true if you are unable to get back to work due to the harm. Thankfully, Louisiana allows for recovery from the wrongdoer. Although [...]
Understanding the Limitations to Louisiana’s No Pay, No Play Law When a victim is injured in an auto accident, there may be an assumption that they have a right to recovery for those injuries. What many drivers in Louisiana do not realize is that a victim’s right to compensation for their injuries in an auto [...]
During the Holiday Season, we all become consumers as we purchase gifts for our loved ones. A consumer is any person who uses, purchases, or leases goods or services. Even in the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” it’s important to be wary of scams and deceptive business practices. Here are some quick tips [...]
Louisiana's Supreme Court Speaks: Prescription and First Party Bad Faith Insurance Claims How long do you have to bring a bad faith claim against your insurance company? Is it the one-year period applicable to tort claims or the 10-year period applicable to claims that sound in contract? For some time, Louisiana courts have [...]
When your lawyer makes a mistake that impacts your case, you might have a claim against your lawyer. Examples of common mistakes are when your lawyer misses important deadlines or fails to handle your case appropriately. While lawyers are not guarantors of a particular result and are not expected to never make mistakes, some mistakes [...]
Warning! Nature Valley cereal and Roundup weed killer share this same ingredient. A recent WAFB report provides that twenty-one oat-based cereal and snack products popular with children contain traces of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup. Traces of the ingredient were discovered during tests conducted by the Environmental Working Group(EWG). EWG said [...]
Sometimes tragic events happen and no one is to blame. The fire that engulfed Notre-Dame de Paris causing colossal damage to one of the most iconic and beloved monuments that dots our globe is a recent example. Another, closer to home for those in Louisiana, occurred on April 13, 2019 when a mother and young [...]
Hypertension medication recalls are on the rise. According to a recent WAFB article, five hypertension medications have been recalled in the last two weeks. WAFB reports that “American Health Packaging is voluntarily recalling one lot of blood pressure medication to the consumer level due to the detection of trace amounts of an unexpected impurity… the [...]