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 [...]
Hypertension medication recalls are on the rise. According to a recent WAFB article, five hypertension medications have been recalled in the last two weeks. WAFB reports that “American Health Packaging is voluntarily recalling one lot of blood pressure medication to the consumer level due to the detection of trace amounts of an unexpected impurity… the [...]
We all know pet lovers, if you aren’t one yourself, you most definitely know someone who is. For many pet lovers, we love and treat our pets like they are a part of our families, for many of us they are our “babies.” And just like parents are liable for the wrongs of their children, [...]
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 [...]
Do you ever worry about whether the condition of a public transportation vehicle is up to snuff? How about if the vehicle’s operator is licensed and trained properly? If you do, rest assured that Louisiana law imposes a heightened duty of care on common carriers who offer services to the general public. In a decision [...]
Employment Vicarious Liability…Here is how it works Vicarious liability is one of those terms people hear often but they may never know what it truly means. Vicarious liability may be asserted in several different scenarios but it is most commonly used in matters of employment. In Louisiana, the law provides that employers are vicariously liable [...]
"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 [...]
According to WBRZ, two people are dead after a crash caused by a 14-year-old driver. Shortly before 2 a.m. Monday, March 23, Louisiana State Police began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred on LA 74 west of US 61 in Ascension Parish. According to a release, 42-year-old Robert Stafford and his passenger 45-year-old [...]