How Can I Challenge a Last Will and Testament in Louisiana?
Questions often arise in probate matters as to the validity of the Last Will and Testament that is being probated. Whether the Testament is valid quite often significantly impacts who will and will not inherit from the estate. The following is a brief discussion of some of the most common legal issues involving challenges to ...
Types of Succession in Louisiana
What is a “Succession?” This is a common question people have after someone passes away. Basically, a succession is the legal process of dealing with the assets and liabilities left behind after someone passes. Under Louisiana law, there are different procedures that can be used to complete the succession process depending on the circumstances. These include: ...
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 ...