"The Need to Know" During Recalls and Outbreaks - Advice from a Friend Our friend and colleague Bill Marler recently posted a great article on what consumers need to know during recalls and outbreaks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that Salmonella causes about 1.2 million illnesses and 450 deaths in the [...]
WBRZ reported a 45-year-old Raceland woman was arrested after striking multiple juveniles with her vehicle while reportedly impaired Friday evening. According to Louisiana State Police, Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash involving five pedestrians on Island Road south of LA 665 around 6:00 p.m. The impaired driver was reportedly traveling south on Island Road in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Most insurance policies extend the definition of an uninsured motor vehicle to include a hit-and-run vehicle. A hit-and-run vehicle may be defined as a vehicle that causes bodily injury to the insured arising out of physical contact of such vehicle with the insured or with the automobile, which the insured is occupying at the time [...]
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 [...]
First flooding. Then fighting with insurance companies for full and fair payments for insured losses. Then dealing with contractors to make sure work is done timely and correctly. But now Louisiana flood victims have to deal with a new problem. The Louisiana Office of Community Development is warning residents of possible scams of flood victims. [...]