A parent should nurture and provide for their offspring. Keeping children safe, especially school-aged children, can seem like a full-time job on its own. Children often have a well-developed sense of adventure before they understand personal danger. Nowhere is that...
As someone who has to go grocery shopping or to buy items outside of your home, you’ll probably go to a big box store to do so. A big box store, which is a store such as Walmart, Target or other large retailers, tend to offer more items in one place. This makes it...
Louisiana residents may be aware that the Japanese auto parts maker Takata filed for bankruptcy in 2017 following a scandal connected to faulty airbags. Millions of vehicles were recalled when it was learned that the inflators used by Takata were causing airbags to...
The loss of a loved one is a difficult time to process, which is why surviving loved ones will sometimes seek to hold someone accountable for their loss. Unfortunately, this could lead to innocent parties being accused of the wrongful death, and sometimes this is a...
Jury trials in Louisiana State and Federal Courts have been further suspended until July 1, 2020, and August 1, 2020, respectively. This will have a significant impact on civil jury trials in Louisiana as when trials resume, the criminal cases will likely have...
Tort law falls under common law jurisdiction where “tort” is a label for a wide range of wrongful actions that causes a loss or harm to a victim. The law categorizes them as intentional torts, negligence or strict liability. In cases such as these, the plaintiff seeks...
Earlier this month, an apartment building near Covington caught fire. While attempting an escape, a female tenant sustained an injury jumping from a second-story window. Who is now liable for her injuries and the fire damage? In the wake of the incident, an...
Anyone who has been to a big golf tournament or seen them on television knows that it can get a little gnarly in the rough alongside the fairways. While pro golfers usually hit balls precisely where they want, they prove they are human by occasionally putting one in...
Many people enjoy riding motorcycles because they appreciate the freedom of the open road and the feel of the wind in their hair. While bikers have the same rights to be on the roads as other types of motorists, people often regard them with disdain. There is an...
When a Louisiana driver is tired, he or she may swing through the drive-thru and grab a coffee or stop at a convenience store and get a caffeinated beverage. Caffeine is a common way for people to help themselves stay awake and remain alert, and the consumption of it...