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 [...]
Courts like to keep their process running smooth. Indeed, given how overwhelmed most courts are with cases, it’s imperative. The consequences for missing a court deadline can be strict and severe. Some are even required by statute. In other situations, your lawyer may be able to fix their mistake. Could you lose your case because [...]
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 [...]
Understanding the Limitations to Louisiana’s No Pay, No Play Law When a victim is injured in an auto accident, there may be an assumption that they have a right to recovery for those injuries. What many drivers in Louisiana do not realize is that a victim’s right to compensation for their injuries in an auto [...]
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 [...]
As a client, it is no secret what standard of care an attorney owes to you. An attorney is recognized as having legal knowledge and skill superior to that of an ordinary person. As a result, an attorney is held to a more demanding standard of care. An attorney should exercise the skill and knowledge [...]
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 [...]