As a construction worker, you understand that there are certain dangers that come with your job. One risk that you probably don’t expect, though, is being involved in an elevator accident because the elevator malfunctions and crashes. However, that is exactly what happened to several workers working on a condominium…
There can be many different way that the opposition in your auto accident case may seek to defeat your claim. Sometimes, some of those strategies involve challenging the things you did or didn’t do. This may involve proving that you were partly to blame for the accident, or, if not,…
We are currently experiencing what is known as the “sharing economy”. Hundreds, if not thousands, of companies have emerged on the scene to accommodate this phenomenon which is dominating popular culture. From sharing cars to homes, the “collaborative consumption” model is transforming many industries. A few of the more well-known…
Suffering an injury in an auto accident in which weather or atmospheric conditions play a role can present some distinct challenges. Since the law recognizes an “act of God” defense, your case may encounter some unique hurdles in pursuit of compensation for the harm you’ve suffered. With the help of…
There are many rules, doctrines, presumptions, balancing tests, and other concepts written across the law, including when it comes to personal injury law. That is why knowledgeable Louisiana injury attorneys are so important to your personal injury case. You certainly know the facts of your case. But do you know…
A Christmas Day 2014 multi-vehicle interstate highway accident northwest of New Orleans provides a clear example of how auto accident cases are not always what they may initially seem. What started out, allegedly, as a pair of straightforward collisions ended up involving multiple additional parties, reconventional demands, and third-party demands.…
Excluding those who have a phobia about elevators, the chances are that most of the rest of us engage in the act of entering, riding in, and departing an elevator without giving it a second thought. Some people may be able to go through life without ever encountering a malfunctioning…
Auto accidents case may have many nuances, details, and points for which you need to make important tactical and strategic decisions. For example, you are a passenger in a vehicle that’s involved in a two-vehicle crash. You suffer injuries in the crash. Whom do you sue? These and other important…
In your personal injury case, the road to success involves many, many steps. Some of them definitely involve the facts of your case, such as the nature of the accident and the nature of your injuries. Others, though, involve things that are more procedural or tactical in nature, including the…
The Louisiana Court of Appeal recently upheld a jury verdict and nearly $500,000 damages award. The injured plaintiff was able to prevail because he had evidence that established clearly that the defendant driver was negligent. In many Louisiana bus accident cases, it is helpful to have proof that will allow…