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...

Premises Liability
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...
Did negligence play a role in your slip-and-fall accident?
If you experienced injuries in a slip-and-fall accident, you understand the pain and suffering this seemingly minor accident can bring. You might assume your accident was the result of your own negligent or reckless actions, but in reality, you could be the victim of...
Businesses and restaurants may need a waiver for a safe reopening
New Orleans stay home orders will remain in place at least until May 15. Then the reopening will take place gradually, with a focus on data that analyzes the potential threat to residents in the community. Moreover, each easing of rules will likely lead to a fresh...
COVID 19 Update for Trials in Louisiana
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...
Preparing for the dangers of hurricane season
Louisiana residents know full well the dangers posed during hurricane season. Only a few months away, this June will begin another summer of potentially violent storms for the Gulf region. Preparing one’s property for hurricane season serves three purposes. It can...