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Jury Award of Limited Damages to “Serial Plaintiff” in Personal Injury Case Upheld by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Louisiana Supreme Court has recognized that awarding damages for medical expenses without awarding pain and suffering damages, though seemingly inconsistent, is not invalid on its face. See Wainwright v. Fontenot, 774 So.2d 70 (La. 2000). Appellate courts afford juries great deference and disturb verdicts only when they are clearly…

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Master-Servant Relationship Involving Multiple Employers Scrutinized After Laplace, Louisiana Accident

Christmas is usually a busy time for families, especially those traveling to visit loved ones. For many businesses it is also a time for increased sales and higher profits. For this reason, it is common for companies to set strict targets and deadlines for employees to meet in order to…

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Louisiana Court Rules for Motorist Alleging Insurance Companies Falsified or Forged Signatures

In today’s world, consumers are faced with increasingly complicated contracts and waiver forms for even the simplest transactions. These contracts not only have the potential to confuse consumers, but create an opportunity for corporate exploitation. The following case illustrates an example of the courts reaffirming protections for consumers over companies. …

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Broussard Used Car Dealership Not Liable in Car Accident For Failing to Check Buyer’s License Prior to Purchase

Can a used car dealer be held liable in a car accident if they failed to check the car purchaser’s license and insurance? According to the Third Circuit Court of Appeal of Louisiana, the answer is no. Ms. Mire purchased a used vehicle from Blake’s Auto Sales in Broussard, Louisiana.…

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Car Accident in Iberville Parish Causes Potential Mental and Emotional Damages

Car accidents are always stressful, even if they are minor accidents and no one gets hurt. However, when you have multiple accidents within moments of each other and someone is seriously injured, or killed, things turn serious. And when things turn serious, you will want an experienced attorney at your…

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St. Tammany Parish Automobile Accident Complicated By Multiple Companies and Crossclaims

A car accident is difficult to manage even when it is just a simple fender-bender. Imagine a situation where the accident is  so complex that multiple companies are involved, and those companies begin filing crossclaims amongst each other. The suit can quickly get bogged down and complicated. This is exactly…

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