What to know about expert witnesses Expert witnesses provide their opinion on relevant information in court cases. They have specific professional qualifications in an area that relates to a specific case. For example, in a personal injury lawsuit, a professional accident reconstructionist could be hired as an expert witness to provide their opinion on how [...]
The days and months after suffering an injury due to the fault of another can be difficult on not only your physical health but also your financial well being. This is especially true if you are unable to get back to work due to the harm. Thankfully, Louisiana allows for recovery from the wrongdoer. Although [...]
When your lawyer makes a mistake that impacts your case, you might have a claim against your lawyer. Examples of common mistakes are when your lawyer misses important deadlines or fails to handle your case appropriately. While lawyers are not guarantors of a particular result and are not expected to never make mistakes, some mistakes [...]
Amid Hurricane Season and following the aftermath of Hurricane Barry, it is a good time to remember that flood insurance is an important part of Louisiana home ownership. In Barry alone, flood loss for residential and commercial properties in Louisiana is estimated to be between $200 million and $400 million, including both storm surge and [...]
The purpose of insurance, of course, is to provide protection from damage caused by a possible risk. In exchange for the payment of a premium, the insurance company agrees to provide certain protections that are explained and defined in the policy that is purchased. Sometimes the government requires us to purchase certain insurance—like state required [...]
In August 2016 a heavy three-day rainfall resulted in historic flooding in parts of south Louisiana. The events surrounding the flood have been called “unprecedented,” “a 500-year event,” and “catastrophic” just to name a few. This historic flood led to much damage and despair, washing away generations of memories and leaving behind an aftermath of [...]
Does your insurance policy have an “Act of God,” or “Act of Nature” provision? An “Act of God” or “Act of Nature” provision generally refers to those “events outside of human control, like flash floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters.” While these provisions are admissible in several forms of contracts, they are not generally allowed [...]
In recent years we have seen varying news broadcasts regarding “historic floods.” The narrative is always the same; the location is always different. From South Carolina to Nebraska we have all watched as historic flooding has become somewhat of a new normal. We have all listened to the victims of these historic floods speak about [...]
DamagesRenovations to LSU’s Memorial Tower have halted after discovering asbestos in the tower. The university says the situation does not pose a threat to students or faculty. Although this situation poses no threat, asbestos exposure is a serious issue. “Abestos exposure is a danger to human health that can lead to serious diseases including asbestosis, [...]
Proper Planning May Help You In Case Of A Fire No one wants to endure the pain of a house or apartment fire. The aftermath of a fire can be emotionally taxing, however, proper planning can eliminate some of the stress. This blog is designed to assist homeowners and renters in case you ever find [...]