Private Works Construction Projects: Determining the Effective Date of Substantial Completion
Multiple parties to a construction project are affected by the filing of statements of claim or privilege on immovable property where work, labor, and/or materials are provided. The timely filing of statements of claim or privilege on property often depends upon “substantial completion.” The Notice of Substantial Completion or Notice of Termination of Work is ...
Court Decision Specifies Ways in Which a Construction Contract Can Be Modified
In Driver Pipeline Co., Inc. v. Cadeville Gas Storage, LLC, the Second Circuit Court of Appeal held that a written construction contract may be modified by the parties through oral agreement or their conduct, even when the contract provides that change orders must be in writing. In Driver, the contractor, Driver Pipeline Co., Inc., entered ...
5 Tips From a Personal Injury Lawyer for a Safe and Happy Halloween
Halloween—the word conjures up exciting memories for most people, and both children and adults often rate it as one of their favorite days of the year. However, it is also one of the four most likely days of the year that children will make trips to the emergency room.[1] Injuries vary across a wide spectrum in ...
Strong Advocates for Louisiana Injury Victims
People are injured every day in auto accidents and, unfortunately, many are not properly compensated. It takes an experienced New Orleans personal injury attorney to be able to effectively pass through the maze of obstacles set up to prevent you from compensation. You’re in the right place. The attorneys at Scott Vicknair, LLC can provide ...
Hurricane & Property Damage Claim Tips
As many are coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, we have compiled a list of tips that can help you and your family recover property damages. Take pictures of all property damage. Try to focus on pictures which may depict the cause of damage to property. For example, if part of your roof was ...
Adjusting to Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury Caused by Negligence
While any serious accident can lead to long-term emotional and physical difficulties, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in particular often interfere with nearly every aspect of a victim’s life. Work and social hurdles caused by a head wound are especially tragic because, in many cases, they didn’t need to happen at all. TBIs often arise from ...
You Need to Avoid These Top 7 Construction Contract Mistakes
Between supply chain issues, employee shortages, and extreme weather events, it isn’t unusual for projects to experience severe delays or become derailed entirely. Any of those hurdles can seriously cost you if the project’s contract didn’t include provisions allowing for those situations. Here’s what you need to know to protect your company while getting construction ...
Protecting Yourself Legally After Any Kind of Traumatic Brain Injury
Every traumatic brain injury (TBI) case is different. The cause of the accident and the severity of the injury both play a huge role in your physical and financial recovery. Anyone who suffers a TBI may face an extremely wide range of potential symptoms that can interfere with day-to-day enjoyment of life, as well as ...
Watch Out for These Top 9 Reasons Businesses Are Sued in Louisiana
When you’ve put your heart and soul into building and growing a business, the last thing you want to deal with is an unexpected legal hurdle. Lawsuits are often extremely costly for any business, and in more than just monetary terms. The good news is that a NOLA attorney can help protect your company from ...