The government owes a duty to its citizens to serve their best interests. But what happens when the government breaches that duty? Can we, as citizens, sue our government for perceived wrongs it has committed? Can we recover damages? This is an especially critical issue when it comes to a…
There are many questions involved in filing and pursuing a lawsuit. How do I file? When must I file? Against whom do I file it? What amount of damages do I seek? Most people are unaware that there are different types of damages. An attorney’s trial strategy not only plays…
There really can be several hazards in a grocery store: rogue carts, other shoppers, scattered merchandise, to name a few. Even more common is the infamous puddle of water. Inevitably in a store full of liquids, patrons can slip and fall in a neglected puddle. But when should the grocery…
Good medical treatment, even in a first-world country, can, unfortunately, be difficult to find. Doctors make mistakes and sometimes even entire hospitals can be at fault. In a recent case out of Ouachita Parish, a woman was delayed admission to a hospital for an extended period which ultimately led to…
Does your homeowner’s insurance policy include coverage for libel or slander? We all make inappropriate comments and write negative reviews online from time to time. But what if you are sued for something you say or write? In a recent case out of Caddo Parish, Louisiana a dentist learned that…
Cases with multiple defendants and multiple claims are typically complex and slow to resolve. Not all claims apply to all defendants, not all defenses apply to all claims or parties, etc. Furthermore, some defendants possess certain immunities which may allow for the dismissal of certain claims against that defendant before…
In any lawsuit, the party seeking relief must carry its burden by proving every element of the claim or claims which it has raised. By doing so, the party satisfies to the court that it is entitled to the relief which it seeks. One such element pivotal to all claims…
Upon entering a facility for medical treatment, we all hope that we will be treated properly. However, what happens when a medical or health care professional deviates from the profession’s standards? What happens if there is a mistake in the diagnosis or treatment? Such victims certainly have an opportunity to…
What starts out as an entertaining night out for a concert with friends, ends with painful injuries. Instead of enjoying your favorite music with companions, you must go to the hospital to treat injuries sustained due to negligent maintenance of the concert venue. You are now recovering from your injuries…
School bullying is a commonly discussed problem in our generation. Parents are often faced with dilemmas on how to protect their children and instruct them in dealing with bullies at school. In earlier eras perhaps this was considered a problem for the individual family to bear alone. In a recent…