Property disputes can be complicated and confusing, so it is important to hire an excellent lawyer capable of untangling all of the issues involved in the case. Plaintiff Don Whitlock owns property in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana and brought a petition against Defendant Fifth Louisiana District Levee Board and its…
Sometimes a police report isn’t everything in a lawsuit as demonstrated by a recent incident in Bossier City, Louisiana involving a peculiar car accident. Physical evidence and eyewitness testimony in a lawsuit can trump a contradictory police report. Therefore, it is important that a person involved in such an incident…
If you have been affected by medical malpractice in any way, you must always be sure to know your rights and the time limits associated with filing any actions against the doctors or medical facilities involved. Generally, there are statutes that limit how long you have to file a claim…
How do you know whether an arbitration provision in a contract applies? The easy answer: read the contract. If you are a member of a company that provides services to you, such as financing your small business needs, you must be sure to closely read any and all documentation relating…
When reviewing a lower court’s decision that an exception of no cause of action should be sustained, an appeals court will determine whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, there exists a valid cause of action for relief. When there is no valid cause of action for relief…
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…
The issue of whether a doctor’s treatment was the cause of a plaintiff’s injury can ultimately be left to a court to decide. If you have been injured after receiving treatment by a physician, it is important to contact a good lawyer to make sure you maximize your odds of…
Police officers play an integral role in the health, safety, and welfare of the communities they serve and protect. There are many situations where these officers put their lives on the line. There are also some situations where these officers must aid in the day to day needs of civilians.…
If you ever suffer from a slip and fall, car accident, or other personal injuries you may be awarded compensation for your injuries by the court. The legal system relies on juries, as triers of fact, to determine damages suffered by parties, and the amount of compensation the injured person…
Many Americans do not know that it is actually possible to legally acquire another person’s land without possessing fair title or good faith. Of course, specific guidelines must be followed, but with some will, knowledge, and close attention to detail, this process known as “adverse possession” can be surprisingly simple…