Legally Recoverable Damages
Legally Recoverable Damages In Louisiana and elsewhere, the wrongdoer is responsible for the harm caused to others. In theory, the law contemplates full reparation. In other words, placing the injured party in the position in which he/she was in if the harm had not occurred. The task of doing so is much more difficult than […]
Legal Rights When Vehicle is Damaged
Legal Rights When Vehicle is Damaged One unfortunate outcome of being in an auto accident is that your vehicle sustains damage. There are many issues involved when a vehicle is damaged. For example, there are issues concerning the extent of the damages (total loss or repairable), rental charges, loss of use and diminished value as […]
Do’s and Don’ts About Auto Accidents
Do’s and Don’ts About Auto Accidents The best advice I can give should you ever be involved in an auto accident is to first dial 911 to report the accident, seek appropriate medical attention, and then promptly contact a trustworthy attorney. You absolutely should contact the police regardless of how minor you believe the accident […]
DUTY REQUIRED IN OPERATING A VEHICLE
Duty Required In Operating A Vehicle Drivers are responsible for operating, controlling, and using their vehicles reasonably, while maintaining proper lookout for anything that could present a hazard or unreasonable risk of harm. The duty is purposely worded in such general terms because it is intended to encompass all possible scenarios. In other words, a […]
STOP THE MADNESS
Stop The Madness Stop the madness! By now you have seen all the gimmicky attorney ads with their gimmick phone numbers which are, ironically, intended to somehow convince you that the attorney is worthy of your trust. Does it really make sense to place your trust in an attorney that resorts to gimmicks to provoke […]
Private Parking Lots And Backing Motorists
Private Parking Lots And Backing Motorists Private Parking Lots And Backing Motorists If you have ever had the misfortune of being involved in a motor vehicle accident in a private parking lot chances are you were probably told that the police could not investigate because the accident occurred on private property. Many people mistakenly take […]
Sudden Emergency and Other Unusual Defenses
Sudden Emergency and Other Unusual Defenses Sudden Emergency and Other Unusual Defenses Louisiana is unique in many ways. But the approach to assessing liability is perhaps as equitable and fair as could ever be imagined. While there are laws that set forth the rules of the road, there are equally applicable jurisprudence created defenses. Among these […]
Guest Passengers and Entrustment To Others
Guest Passengers And Entrustment To Others Guest Passengers and Entrustment To Others Whether friends or family members, guest passengers are common occurrences when driving a vehicle. A driver has a duty to avoid placing the occupants of his vehicle in a dangerous predicament. This duty is enhanced when the guest passenger is young or when […]
Auto Accident Lafayette La
Auto Accident Lafayette La AUTO ACCIDENT… WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Better safe than sorry! The best advice I can give when involved in an auto accident is to first dial 911 to report the accident, seek appropriate medical attention and then promptly contact a trustworthy attorney.. the significance of doing each cannot be overemphasized! The […]
Highway Defects
Highway Defects Highway Defects: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (as do local municipalities) has a general duty to maintain the public highways/roadways in a reasonably safe condition. This duty includes the duty to study, administer , construct, improve, maintain, repair and regulate the use of the public roadways. This duty is required to […]