Toxic Spills and Mass Torts: Victims can Recover for Mental Trauma and Distress A recent case from the Louisiana Court of Appeals has made it easier for Louisiana residents to recover for emotional distress and trauma with respect to toxic chemical spills and other mass torts. Generally, here in Louisiana, […]
Accidents: You Can Still Sue Even if You are Partially at Fault If you or a loved one has been the victim in a Louisiana automobile accident, you are entitled to sue the wrongdoer for money damages. This is true even if you or your loved one was partly at […]
Hurricane Laura: Public/Private Adjusters & Contingency Fee Contracts By now, the vast majority of the business owners and homeowners who sustained damage during Hurricane Laura have filed claims with their commercial or homeowners’ insurers. Of those people, many have received reports from the insurance company providing explanations of their coverage […]
Design Defects Under Louisiana Law If you or a loved one has been injured by an inherently dangerous product here in Louisiana, you can sue and recover money damages. The right to recover for injuries caused by dangerous products is provided for by the Louisiana Products Liability Act — La. […]
Pre-Existing Medical Condition: Can I Still Recover for Injuries After an Accident? Yes. Under Louisiana law, a negligent driver is legally liable for any injury caused by his or her wrongful actions. This is codified in the Louisiana Civil Code at Article 2315A which states: “Every act whatever of man […]