Personal Injury & Maritime Blog New Orleans LA

The Role of Negligent Hiring Practices in Commercial Truck Accidents

January 2nd, 2023 | Accidents & Injuries

When a driver loses control of an oversized vehicle weighing tens of thousands of pounds on a highway, extreme injuries and even wrongful death are clear possibilities. That's why trucking companies are legally required to...

Private/Public Projects

January 2nd, 2023 | Construction Contracts

There are two manners that any construction project is analyzed for from a legal perspective: private or public. This is important from a construction law standpoint in order to determine which statutory scheme governs the...

Don’t Let a Partnership Dispute Cause Irreparable Harm to Your Business

January 2nd, 2023 | Business Litigation

A fabulous business idea that seems destined for success can easily become derailed by a dispute between partners. Unfortunately, plenty of startups have discovered that one half of the initial leadership team isn't upholding their...

Toxic Torts for Injuries Suffered Through Asbestos Exposure

January 2nd, 2023 | Premises Liability

Sometimes chemicals or naturally-occurring minerals that are relied on in construction projects and other industries turn out to be dangerous. One of the most famous is asbestos, widely used in products because of its natural...

Louisiana Supreme Court Expounds Upon “Major Structural Defect” Element of the Louisiana New Home Warranty Act

January 2nd, 2023 | Property Damage Claims

The New Home Warranty Act (“NHWA”), La. R.S. 9:3141, sets out the exclusive remedies, warranties, and preemptive periods in relation to the rights of homeowners and builders in home construction projects in Louisiana. The NHWA...

Proving Breach of Duty of Loyalty in a New Orleans Business Dispute

January 2nd, 2023 | Business Litigation

Officers of any given business entity in New Orleans have both an ethical and legal duty to make decisions that benefit the company rather than themselves. Unfortunately, sometimes when you put your faith in a...

Improper Maintenance Causes Preventable Commercial Truck Accidents

January 2nd, 2023 | Car Accidents

While human error, such as distracted or tired driving, is often responsible for big rig crashes, there are instances where the root cause lies with mechanical issues instead. That doesn't mean you can't pursue compensation...

Does Maritime law apply to accidents on rivers and lakes?

January 2nd, 2023 | Maritime

When most people think of maritime law, they usually imagine accidents that occur offshore or in open blue water involving vessels such as barges, cargo ships, and oil platforms. But what about the waters that...

Top 3 Causes of Workplace Accidents

January 2nd, 2023 | Workplace Accidents

Considering many people spend most of their time at work, it’s no surprise they sustain injuries on the job reasonably often. Many occupations are hazardous, such as industrial work. However, even office jobs can encourage...

Hiring a Lawyer as a Victim of a Hit and Run

January 2nd, 2023 | Car Accidents

According to the last available statistics, there was an estimated hit-and-run crash every 43 seconds in the United States. In 2016, there were 2,049 hit-and-run fatalities which accounted for 5.5% of total traffic fatalities that...