When Punitive Damages May Be Awarded After a Drunk Driving Accident
Every 90 seconds someone is injured by a drunk driver and every 50 minutes, someone dies because of a drunk driving car accident according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The rates are staggering & the loss is devastating. Although it can be difficult to recover from a drunk driving personal injury, ...
What Exactly Constitutes a Breach of Contract?
If you have ever wondered what exactly constitutes a “breach of contract,” you are not alone. What Is a Breach of Contract? A breach of contract is defined by Dictionary.com as “an act of breaking the terms set out in a contract.” Although it sounds simple, it can be difficult to navigate remedies for a ...
What You Should Know About Construction-Related Injuries and Deaths
Construction sites can be some of the most promising places, symbolizing growth, innovation, creativity, stewardship, and work ethic. The construction industry provides jobs to over eight million Americans who work together for the benefit of society as a whole. But despite the wonderful opportunities construction jobs provide, there are also many dangerous aspects of those ...
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 ...