According to WBRZ, a major roadway in West Baton Rouge was shut down as law enforcement responded to an apparent work accident involving power lines the morning of Tuesday, July 17. LA 415 was closed near I-10 around 11:20 a.m. after sheriff's deputies and paramedics arrived on the scene. Sources told WBRZ that a crew [...]
You hired a lawyer because you have a legal problem you cannot solve on your own. But what happens when your lawyer makes matters worse rather than better? Your attorney has a duty to handle your case in a competent manner. A lawyer who breaches this duty and makes serious errors may have committed legal [...]
While LSU did not bring home the national championship from Omaha in last week’s College World Series, the relationship between Baton Rouge and “Baton Rouge North” was further strengthened. The hospitality of Omaha to LSU fans was matched by the Tiger’s support of Omaha’s businesses. One Omaha businessperson described LSU fans as an “economic force by themselves.” Our [...]
Is there a conspiracy among the pharmaceutical companies to fix the price of drugs? This is exactly what Blue Cross and Blue Shield and HMO of Louisiana are alleging. Under the name Louisiana Health Service Indemnity Company, Blue Cross and HMO Louisiana filed the suits in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of [...]
Walking might still be the safest way to travel, but a new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association shows that the risks have increased significantly. There has been an 11% increase nationwide in the number of pedestrian deaths from 2015 to 2016. This is the highest increase for a single year. Fatalities are [...]
“Warrior Dash” is a well-known race series that hosts extreme obstacle races throughout the United States. People obviously enjoy racing through the various obstacles and the spirit of camaraderie that permeates. That there is inherent risk of some danger is exhilarating. The recent “Warrior Dash” held in St. Francisville, however, exposed racers to an unacceptable risk not envisioned by the [...]
Recent victims of flooding in Louisiana need to be aware of some of the basic facts of flood insurance: Homeowner’s insurance does not typically cover flood damage. Flood damage is compensated from flood policies issued under the National Flood Insurance Program. The NFIP covers up to $250,000 for the structure of the home and $100,000 [...]
After losing its effort to have the entire United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals undo the legal agreement it made, BP lost no time in declaring it would ask the United States Supreme Court to do so. On top of that, by early Thursday afternoon, BP had formally asked that the United States Fifth Circuit [...]
An important decision regarding the interplay between state insurance laws and ERISA is expected to be handed down soon by the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Aetna Life Ins. Co. v. Methodist Hospitals of Dallas, et al (“Aetna”). Argument was heard on December 1, 2015 so a decision could be issued soon. [...]
Named after the fertile red soil in its river bed, the Red River is deeply intertwined with Louisiana history. Both Shreveport and Bossier City were founded on the banks of the river, as were Alexandria and Pineville. Following the clearing of the Great Raft, the Red River was made navigable and greatly stimulated Louisiana commerce [...]