As a business owner, you have certain responsibilities when it comes to keeping individuals on your business's premises safe. You likely understand this obligation and do your part to make sure that any activities that take part on the premises are not unnecessarily...
Month: January 2019
Shopper wins $3 million settlement over escalator injury
Accidents on escalators seem to be more like urban myths than actual truths. However, escalators are dangerous and can cause severe injury. One recent example is a woman who had her toe shredded while riding an escalator while shopping at a mall in Little Rock,...
AAA finds drowsy driving on the rise
Drowsy driving has long been understood to be a danger. However, the American Automobile Association is regarding to this issue with growing concern. One recent survey found that one third of all drivers admitted to driving at least once in the last month while having...
WATCH issues list of 10 most dangerous toys
Parents generally try to balance elements of fun and safety when picking toys for the kids. Add such benefits as being educational or durable and a toy can be a real winner, at least in the eyes of the parents. However, Great Aunt Agnes or Uncle Pierre the confirmed...
Bobby Truitt named Super Lawyer and Peter Gahagan named Rising Star for 2019
Thomson Reuters has announced that Jack E. "Bobby" Truitt has been selected as a Super Lawyer for 2019. Truitt has been named to this prestigous list for the fifth year. Super Lawyer is decided by peers based on skill, trial abilities and ethics.This is the first time...
If you have employees, consider these 2 types of liability
When you opened your business here in Louisiana, you probably knew that it could potentially face legal liability from a variety of sources. Every time the company enters into a contract, provides goods or services to customers or lets people in its doors, the...