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Summary Judgment Order Leaves Injured Louisiana Driver Without Uninsured Motorist Coverage

In Louisiana, uninsured motorist coverage is mandatory. It seeks to protect drivers from motorists with no or insufficient liability coverage to pay for the damage they cause in accidents. In Louisiana, uninsured motorist coverage guarantees that anyone who purchases insurance on their car will automatically benefit from uninsured motorist coverage…

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Louisiana Court of Appeal Holds Auto Insurance Provision in Violation of Public Policy

Kenneth White’s road trip from Monroe to Shreveport, Louisiana wasn’t exactly uneventful. The Monroe man was involved in a traffic accident that led to a legal battle between insurance companies. White’s insurance dispute led to a significant change in the law, as the Court of Appeal held that a major…

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Court of Appeals Rules Electronic Signature Valid for Uninsured Motorist Coverage Rejection

How familiar are you with your motorist insurance policy? Are you fully covered for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage? In Louisiana, uninsured motorist coverage protects you if you’re in an accident with an at-fault driver who doesn’t carry liability insurance. Underinsured motorist coverage, on the other hand, steps in when you’re in…

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Icees & Insurance: Fifth Circuit Court Dissects “Parallel” Proceedings

A unique feature of our American federal system is the separate yet intertwined system of state and federal courts. Sometimes a dispute may begin in a state court and end up in federal court. And sometimes, there may end up being parallel proceedings in both the state and federal systems.…

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Louisiana Supreme Court Determines Scope of Insurance Companies’ Duties to Insureds in Bad Faith Insurance Lawsuit

Car accidents have become so commonplace in our society that many states require automobile and accident insurance. If and when you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being in a car accident, you expect the party at fault to foot the bill. That’s where insurance steps in. As insurance…

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Dismissal of Motorcycle Accident Insurance Claim Upheld in Louisiana Since Liability Policy Clearly Excluded Motorcycles

People get car insurance to protect themselves in the event of a car accident.  It is thus important that one takes care to research and consider what insurance plan is best for one’s needs.  Liability insurance is designed to protect a person who owns or drives a vehicle from the…

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Insurers in Louisiana Have Duty to Defend Unless Complaint Unambiguously Excludes Coverage

Insurance is such a lucrative business because while almost everyone will purchase some form of it, very few will ever make a claim against the insurance company, and even fewer will be successful. This allows insurance companies to generate huge profits on premiums paid by policyholders. Unsurprisingly, those who do…

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This Louisiana Case Might Make You Think Twice About Your Insurance Policy When It Comes To Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is an insurance add-on that protects you against another person’s failure to maintain adequate insurance. This coverage can pay for injuries and property damage caused by another motorist who is not carrying adequate insurance. However, the policy will only cover those things set out in…

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Details are the key in Insurance Policy Contracts in Louisiana

No one likes to deal with insurance matters. Shopping for insurance and understanding the terms of an insurance policy can be complex. Most people are happy to just pay their monthly premiums and know that they have insurance when they need it – and then hope they never need it…

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New Orleans Essence Festival Production Company Appeals Court’s Denial of Coverage Decision

Putting on a festival at the New Orleans Superdome is a lot of work. One vital part of that work is to confirm that the insurance policy actually covers the activities and location of the festival.  Festival Productions, Inc. – New Orleans (“FPINO”) learned this lesson the costly and hard…

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