Uninsured Motorist Coverage-What Is It?

What Is Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage? Insurance coverage can be complicated.  In the context of automobile insurance there are many coverage options…..liability, comprehensive, collision, medical payments, towing and uninsured/underinsured motorists coverage…

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Comparative Fault-What Is It?

Comparative Fault….What does it mean? Last edition’s article discussed the concept of tort negligence and the liability that results therefrom.  However, Louisiana law also recognizes that injury, loss or death…

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What is Tort Law?

During election seasons there is typically a lot of chatter about Louisiana’s “tort” law. This is usually a hot button issue that is tossed about without any real substantive discussion…

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Trespass-Hunting Season

With duck season and other hunting seasons about to be in full swing, now seems like an appropriate time to discuss the issue of trespass.  When people think of trespass,…

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What happens when you buy a lemon?

Louisiana has laws to protect consumers when buying a vehicle that is considered a “lemon”. In Louisiana, sellers and/or manufacturers are bound by an implied warranty that the vehicle is…

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Swimming Pool Liability

Many factors must be considered in determining liability for injury resulting from the use of a swimming pool.  Generally speaking, a property owner is only liable for injury upon a…

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