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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
