When people think about injuries at retail establishments, they might think about what happens to workers. After all, employees could end up hurt due to repetitive stress from ringing people up or stocking shelves for hours. They may have to handle dangerous equipment...
Premises Liability
Louisiana dog bite liability
People love dogs, but not every dog is a warm ball of fluff. Some are downright aggressive to anybody but their masters. In many states, if you’re bitten by an unprovoked dog, the animal’s owner bears full responsibility for your injuries and losses – regardless of...
2 reasons a slip-and-fall incident may lead to an insurance claim
There are many reasons why someone might experience a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall incident when in a public place. There could be spilled products or mud tracked in by other visitors near the front door. There could be power cords in the middle of the aisle that...
What proof do you need for a premises liability claim?
When you get hurt on another person’s property, one of the options that could be open to you is the choice to start a premises liability claim. In a premises liability lawsuit, you’ll take aim at the property owner and claim that they knew about, or should have known...
What should you do when you get hurt at a friend’s house?
Perhaps you fell and broke your arm halfway through a game of basketball in your friend's driveway. Maybe you left after a visit with your aunt, only to slip down her wet front steps and suffer a traumatic brain injury. Getting hurt on someone else's property can be a...
How to show negligence after a shopping injury
We all need to visit stores to get basic supplies and necessities. Therefore, when we visit a store, whether it's a small shop or a big-box store, we'll expect that we'll be safe during our visit. Those who are injured after a slip-and-fall injury in a supermarket are...
Premises liability and the status of the injured party
When a person is injured on another person’s property, the question of who is responsible for the injury arises. Property owners in Louisiana have a duty to keep their premises reasonable safe so that those who enter their property are not injured. If they fail in...
Liability limits are now in effect for COVID-19 claims:
The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant uncertainty for businesses across the country – but there is some good news for Louisiana employers and businesses. As offices, worksites, and other places of businesses reopen, many had been concerned about possible...
The open and obvious defense to premises liability claims
Premises liability is an area of personal injury law that concerns the safety of property and the liability of property owners who fail to maintain their parcels and buildings. A Louisiana resident may have the option to file a personal injury claim based on premises...
Why dogs bite
Any dog owner can talk about the pet’s personality traits and quirks. Some of these are common to the breed, such as sheepdogs trying to herd children playing. However, each animal is as unique as its human counterpart. This can make the dog unsuitable for individual...