Dog bites can be frightening and sudden incidents. After a bite by a dog in Louisiana, it is important to be proactive. These are some steps to follow after a dog bite to help your well-being and address any potential concerns. Seek immediate medical attention Experts...
Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog
Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog
When a Louisiana resident gets hurt while in another state
Those who live in Louisiana often face legal challenges close to where they live. Anytime they get hurt or need to go to family court while near home, they’ll know that Louisiana laws will apply to their circumstances. However, living in a community does not mean that...
The costs people often overlook after a crash-caused spinal cord injury
There are certain expenses associated with motor vehicle collisions that are relatively obvious and therefore easy to predict. People often realize that they can file insurance claims related to medical expenses and lost wages, as well as any property damage losses...
Who keeps the house in a litigated Louisiana divorce?
The economic uncertainty that comes with the end of a marriage is one of the biggest challenges associated with divorce. Some couples can predict the likely outcome of property division proceedings because they already have an agreement with one another about how they...
3 factors that often play a role in Louisiana pedestrian crashes
Pedestrians usually think of their decision to walk somewhere as a safe and smart choice. After all, every trip in a motor vehicle leads to a degree of crash risk. Pedestrians typically don't have to worry about causing any sort of crash, although they could...
3 reasons semi-trucks are a risk for others on the road
Businesses like making use of larger and more efficient vehicles. Commercial trucks can transport a huge amount of goods and materials to a client in a short amount of time, making them relatively efficient when compared with smaller vehicles. Of course, commercial...
The difference between a consent decree and a considered one
Married parents who divorce and unmarried parents who decide to begin living separately need to have a custody order in place that discusses how the adults in the family will share responsibility for their children. The steps involved in that process and even the...
4 ways a lot of money can lead to divorce
When people think of “money issues and divorce” they usually think about income-strapped couples whose financial distress simply tears them apart. What if just the opposite is true? Believe it or not, the saying “more money, more problems,” may be based in reality....
When is a landlord responsible for a slip-and-fall accident?
Some landlords are terrific and completely responsive to their tenant’s needs – but that’s definitely not the case for every landlord out there. Many tenants find that their landlords will pretty much ignore any maintenance issue that’s not causing an immediate...
Who is liable for a drunk driving crash in Louisiana?
People who have had too much to drink have longer reaction times and difficulty making good decisions. They are also at risk of falling asleep at the wheel, all of which helps to justify statutes that prohibit drunk driving. Despite the law in Louisiana limiting when...