The last thing that you want to do after dealing with litigious matters is have to hire more lawyers. However, if you believe your lawyer committed legal malpractice thats exactly what you will be forced to do. Lawsuits containing claims of legal malpractice are taken very seriously by the courts presiding…
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New Orleans Homeowner’s Insurance Claim Denied Due to Proper Nonrenewal Procedure
In order to file an insurance claim you first must have insurance coverage. It’s important that you stay aware of the renewal dates for the continuation of coverage so that you do not end up losing out on critical insurance payments in times of crisis. In certain situations it’s your…
Lack of Credibility Leads to Dismissal of Workers’ Compensation Claim in New Orleans
Worker compensation claims arise from being hurt at work. Even the best worker compensation lawyers cannot help you prove the existence of a work related accident if you were not actually “hurt at work.” La. R.S. 23:1031(A) The following case out of New Orleans demonstrates what happens when credibility assessments must…
New Orleans Insurance Claim Class Action Ruling Discusses Dismissal of Certain Claims
Class actions can be complex cases that lead the parties involved to appeal many of the decisions of the trial court. Sometimes the appeals court will determine that certain issues need more review at the trial court level prior to any decisions being issued on their part. A recent case out of…
St. John the Baptist Parish Insurance Claim Lawsuit Discusses Prescription Deadlines
Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on Louisiana in 2005. As a result of the storm insurance claim litigation continued on for years thereafter. In Louisiana there are short deadlines for filing a lawsuit if you believe you were treated unfairly by your insurance company. If you do not file your lawsuit on…
Harrah’s Casino New Orleans Slip and Fall Lawsuit Examines Comparative Fault in Louisiana
A night at Harrah’s Casino in New Orleans not only can not only break your bank but it could break your back as well if your not careful. Unfortunately for one Louisiana man black jack turned into broke back when he slipped and fell on water on the bathroom floor.…
New Orleans Car Accident Lawsuit Discusses Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Choice of Law
Insurance policies can be difficult to understand. Litigating disputes arising from insurance policies can be even more difficult because the court must look not only at the policy itself to decide the case but must also consider which state’s law to apply to the case. The complexity of insurance cases…
Jefferson Parish Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Discusses The Concept of Informed Consent
A recent medical malpractice lawsuit stemming from a surgery performed at West Jefferson Medical Center defines your right to make an informed decision about the course of treatment you wish to take. The patient in this case suffered from heavy menstrual bleeding primarily resulting from fibrin tumors in her uterus. …
Opelousas Rear End Automobile Accident Leads To Million Dollar Uninsured Motorist Policy
A rear-end collision in Opelousas has led to a demonstration on how complex lawsuits concerning insurance companies can be. The Third Circuit Court of Appeal reversed a trial court’s decision regarding damages suffered in the accident, focusing on the amount owed to the plaintiffs by two different insurance companies. The…
Louisiana man falls from helicopter, jury rules in favor of employer, Industrial; Appeals Court reverses
Many people have nightmares of falling and nobody being there to catch them. For Tommie Hebert, that nightmare became a reality when he fell from a moving helicopter, landing directly on his back, causing severe injuries such as a broken back and a damaged hip that would likely require replacement.…