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...
Premises Liability
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...
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...
When a business is liable for employee crimes
Lawsuits present a real hurdle for employers. Studies suggest that many small business owners will face the threat of civil litigation at some point. It is so common that the State requires most companies to secure a wide range of insurance coverage. These policies...
Drownings are an all-too-common tragedy
There is an average of 10 people who drown each day in the United States, and two of those people are under the age of 14 years old. In fact, the Center for Disease Control found that drowning is second in cause of death only to congenital anomalies for children under...
Injured at Walmart, Target or another big box store?
When someone is injured on another person’s property, the property owner may be responsible for the injury. This is called the law of “premises liability.” The idea is not that people are automatically responsible for any injuries on their property. Instead, the law...
Your child is injured at a friend’s house: what should you do?
As a parent, you want to ensure your child’s safety. But you can’t always be around your child every second of every day. Your child spends hours at school, or they visit a friend’s house on the weekend for a playdate. It’s probably not something you’re expecting, but...
Do you need to boost your company’s security?
Whether you conduct your business in an office, in a retail establishment, food services or other industry, you have many things that require your attention. In addition to meeting the needs of your employees, creditors and customers, you may be feeling the growing...
Slip and fall fraud costs businesses money
You want to think most of your employees and customers are reasonable people and wouldn’t want to cause any harm. However, that’s not always the case. Just take a look at this man in New Jersey, who faked slipping on some ice to get insurance money....
Protecting your tenants from apartment fires
Owning rental properties like apartment buildings is a fine way to bring in extra income or even sustain yourself financially. You may be a hands-off landlord, entrusting the care and upkeep of your apartments to people you hire, or you may be personally involved in...