3 Tips To Recover The Most From Your Insurance
Imagine this nightmare scenario, you instruct your long-time insurance agent to obtain primary and excess property insurance coverage on your home because you know that accidents and catastrophic weather can strike at any time. The agent assures you that he has obtained the coverage you requested, prompting you to sign the contract without hesitation because you believe your agent is a superhero and can do [...]
Trespassing? Don’t Do This.
KATC reported that police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for killing cattle in Port Barre. Jameson Lagrange, 20, was arrested by the Louisiana Livestock Brand Commission on four counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. According to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry and the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office, a rancher recently made a complaint in reference to dead cattle on the [...]
What You Need to Know If Injured in Car Wreck
A two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday afternoon has left at least three people injured. According to the Denham Springs Police Department, the accident occurred on 4H Club road near Springwood Boulevard. Officials say three people sustained injuries as a result of the crash, one of which was transported in serious condition. Guest Passenger Louisiana does not have a guest passenger statute. A guest passenger [...]
Homebuying 101
Now that you've settled on the home you want to buy and understand the contract, here are some other important terms to make sure you're familiar with. Contingencies These are provisions in a contract that require one or more certain acts to occur before the contract becomes binding. One of the most common examples is “Contingent upon Financing.” In this case, the buyer must [...]
Terms You Need to Know Before Buying A House
You’re finally tired of renting and realize the $1,500 you’re spending on rent each month could go towards owning your dream home. However, the thought of going through the home buying process scares you. You don’t know where to start, what you should know, or who to talk to. You’re not alone. Buying your first home can be a terrifying experience for many reasons. In [...]
What Is Wrongful Death?
Bar patron electrocuted to death Recently the Supreme Court held that a plaintiff was entitled to $450,000 in survival damages in a wrongful death and survival action against a utility company following a bar patron’s death from electrocution. The bar owner and another witness testified that the patron began shaking after clutching a wire. Nearly 8,000 volts of electricity flowing through the wire [...]