Being on time is important. In legal matters, being on time is absolutely crucial to the workings of the court and the survival of the case. There are rules that determine the timeframes and time limits involved in a legal battle and it is always best to follow them to…
Don’t get burned by worker’s compensation failing to pay for your injury. Make sure that you understand what your rights are whenever you file a worker’s compensation claim. Clinton Miley, a firefighter with the Bogalusa Fire Department, suffered from paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) after 19 years on the job. He…
Following proper procedure is critical when it comes to preserving your legal rights. While some rules might seem a bit harsh the best lawyers know the rules and will make sure you do not lose your case simply because you did not dot your I’s and cross your T’s. The…
In executing the terms of a construction contract, a builder and its subcontractors may not perform their duties as mandated under the terms of the contract. If a builder fails to perform its duties, then a property owner may file a claim for breach of contract and damages against the…
When you are injured by the actions of another person, seeking monetary damages from them in court is one way to ensure that your costs can be met. However, sometimes judges and juries can make factual or legal mistakes that result in damages that are too high or too low,…
In 2009, the Louisiana Legislature enacted a statute establishing a medical treatment schedule for workers’ compensation claims. This statute took into account the combined concerns of the labor force, insurance companies, and medical providers to establish harmonized guidelines for the treatment of injured employees. The need for this statute stemmed…
It’s common sense that self defense class instructors should teach the students how to defend themselves and not inflict pain or broken bones while instructing. However some instructors can go overboard while trying to “teach” these skills. The following case out of Lafourche Parish highlights what can go wrong when simulations…
Class action lawsuit certification is one of the most complex areas of the law to explain. The question of whether a lawsuit would be best as a class action or as individual lawsuits often comes down to a determination of what is the best method for fair and efficient adjudication…
In litigation, “discovery” is the legal procedure by which parties obtain evidence from other parties or non-parties. Examples of common discovery tools include depositions (a witness’s out-of-court testimony) or requests to produce documents or other things. In Louisiana, attorneys must sign discovery requests, responses, and objections to discovery requests. This…
Countless lawsuits are decided under the legal standard of summary judgment. Summary judgment occurs when lawyers request a court to decide whether there are enough facts in dispute to even proceed with a lawsuit. The party requesting summary judgment must show that there is simply no dispute of any material fact…