Sometimes tragic events happen and no one is to blame. The fire that engulfed Notre-Dame de Paris causing colossal damage to one of the most iconic and beloved monuments that dots our globe is a recent example. Another, closer to home for those in Louisiana, occurred on April 13, 2019 when a mother and young [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
My high school football coach loved to yell at us: “Keep your head on a swivel!” That meant, of course, to stay alert so that you did not miss anything approaching you from a blind spot. For those of us who attend Mardi Gras parades, we know how it feels to have beads and other [...]
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 [...]
Your insurance company owes you a duty to settle your claims in good faith. Louisiana’s implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing is derived from the Restatement Second of Contracts and is expressly conveyed in LSA—R.S. 22:1973(A). LSA—R.S. 22:1973(A) provides that good faith and fair dealing are paramount to any insurer/insured relationship, and Insurers [...]
WBRZ recently reported that a Louisiana man was sentenced to 14 years after he was found guilty of defrauding investors out of up to $1.5 million. WBRZ originally reported this story on December 26, 2017. At the time of the original report, Ralph Savoie had defrauded more than $150,000 from investors by falsely portraying himself [...]
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 [...]