Property Damages-What Are My Rights?
Property Damages-What Are My Rights? Property Damages….What Are My Rights? If you have ever been involved in an automobile accident then you know that one element of damages involves the property damages sustained to the vehicles involved. There are many issues involved when a vehicle is damaged. For example, there are issues concerning the extent […]
Nuances in the Law…what is mitigation of damages?
Nuances In The Law…What Is Mitigation Of Damages? Nuances in the Law…what is mitigation of damages? When confronted with a loss or damages, there is a legal duty on the part of the individual sustaining the loss or damage to “mitigate” the damages. While our laws seek to fully repair the loss or damages resulting […]
What is Tort Law?
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 about what it is exactly that is meant by a “tort”. What is a tort? The word “tort’ has a Latin […]
What happens when you buy a lemon?
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 free of hidden defects and is reasonably fit for the buyers intended use. In this context, the sale […]