An “act of God” is an unusual, extraordinary, sudden, and unexpected manifestation of the forces of nature which man cannot resist, or prevent for that matter. Even something as commonplace as ice on a bridge can qualify. Three suits regarding a two-car accident on Natchitoches’ Ecore Bridge in 1990 gave…
Just before dismissing several hundred Walker High students for Spring Break, local police staged a mock car crash in an effort to teach an incredibly important lesson about safety. As students were still in class they heard a loud crash over the loudspeaker. Going outside, the students saw two carloads…
Oftentimes, the most important question in an injury lawsuit is not “Can I recover?” Rather, the crucial questions involve whom to seek recovery from and where – i.e., in which court – to do that. Sometimes the answer lies simply in where the accident and injury occurred. However, as an…
Although it has been half a decade since the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the dangers Louisiana residents face from both unruly weather and their insurance providers are far from over. A new study released Monday reveals that New Orleans is one of the gulf cities most at risk for…
Leesville Bank not Liable for Wrongful Death: Louisiana Supreme Court Finds no Breach of Duty At 1:30 a.m. on November 13, 1992 Jesse Pinsonneault left his job as assistant manager at a pizza parlor and went to deposit the daily receipts into the night deposit box at nearby Merchants &…
In May 2005 the Third Circuit of the Louisiana Court of Appeals upheld a significant general damages award rendered in favor of Clyde Rayburn of Hineston. Mr. Rayburn, an 83 year old widower, was injured in 2003 when he was stopped in his pickup truck at an intersection and was…
30 year old Shannon Sampson of Minden was on the job as a supervisor with GATX Rail Field when he fell into a rail car and later died from his injuries. According to Webster Parish’s public information officer, Jenny Reynolds, Sampson fell after passing out due to a lack of…
A fire has broken out at a chemical factory in Livingston Parish. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
The previously mentioned fire at a Coco Resources chemical factor in Denham Springs is now under control. Information will be updated on this site as it is reported.
Residents of Louisiana, Florida, Virginia and at least twenty-nine other states have reported problems associated with the use of imported Chinese drywall. Reported problems include the emission of foul odors and physical damage to property. In addition, some homeowners have complained of health problems such as headaches, coughing and general…