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What You Need to Know About Handling a Bicycle Accident Injury in Louisiana Taking a bike to work or out for a day of shopping is a healthy alternative to driving that’s good for the environment, as well as a great recreational option for families when people are increasingly staying away from indoor activities. While most people arrive at their destination without a scratch, there are serious dangers... Read more » Category: Accidents & Injuries -
How Birth Injuries Happen A birth injury is one of the most difficult ordeals new mothers can go through. When it is time to deliver a baby, mothers expect to receive the highest quality care. Unfortunately, negligence can result in the mother or child suffering a preventable injury. If you have been a victim of a birth injury and... Read more » Category: Accidents & Injuries -
Don’t Place a Bid Before Understanding These Key Points About Louisiana Public Bid Law The rules and requirements for construction projects in Louisiana are set down by one of two key laws enacted by the state legislature: the Private Works Act and the Public Works Act. Knowing which law governs your project is crucial to both earning a profit and defending your legal rights during and after the bidding... Read more » Category: Private/Public Projects -
The Role of Negligent Hiring Practices in Commercial Truck Accidents 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 provide a certain duty of care in hiring and training practices. Unfortunately, sometimes cargo transportation providers cut corners during this... Read more » Category: Accidents & Injuries -
Private/Public Projects 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 party’s rights. The Louisiana legislature enacted both the Louisiana Private Works Act, which governs private projects, and the Louisiana Public... Read more » Category: Construction Contracts -
Don’t Let a Partnership Dispute Cause Irreparable Harm to Your Business 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 side of the deal, or wants to go in a different direction not in line with the best interests of... Read more » Category: Business Litigation -
Toxic Torts for Injuries Suffered Through Asbestos Exposure 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 heat resistance. If you came into contact with asbestos and later developed health problems, you need to discuss the possibility... Read more » Category: Premises Liability -
Louisiana Supreme Court Expounds Upon “Major Structural Defect” Element of the Louisiana New Home Warranty Act 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 provides for two warranty periods. The first provides that the home will be free from any defect due to noncompliance... Read more » Category: Property Damage Claims -
Proving Breach of Duty of Loyalty in a New Orleans Business Dispute 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 business partner, they will fail to meet the challenge. Certain self-interested behaviors may rise to the level of a breach... Read more » Category: Business Litigation