Hurricane Ida and Emergency Rule 47 In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Louisiana Department of Insurance has issued Emergency Rule 47 to protect and extend insurance coverage for Louisiana residents. Among other things, Emergency Rule 47 prevents insurance companies from canceling, terminating and processing non-renewals of insurance policies of […]
Tips for Making Insurance Claims After Hurricane Ida We are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The human costs, property damage and economic dislocation has been massive. As we begin the cleanup, our attention must inevitably turn towards making insurance claims to cover the costs of medical bills, […]
What Happens if the Insurance Company Wrongfully Refuses to Settle? In Louisiana, if you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident or your property has been damaged, you are entitled to make an insurance claim and file a civil lawsuit seeking money damages from the […]
Louisiana Broken Sidewalk Accidents: Property Owners Can be Liable In Louisiana, property owners and managers, including merchants, landlords and others, are responsible for keeping their property safe for those who are invited to come onto the property. This duty of safety applies to both interior and exterior spaces. Thus, property […]
Many turn to the church as a place of refuge where they can feel safe from harm, placing their trust in its clergy members. However, in recent years several brave survivors have come forward with accounts of sexual abuse perpetrated by clergy who betrayed that trust, often preying upon the […]