Some of the jobs with the best compensation and benefits in Louisiana involve offshore or maritime work. Fishermen, cruise ship employees and oil rig workers can earn highly competitive wages in part because of how dangerous their jobs can be. Not only must they work...
Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog
Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog
When might a relocation require a custody modification?
Parents who share parental responsibilities in Louisiana are typically required to follow a custody order. Some adults negotiate their own custody arrangements, while others rely on a family law judge to establish their custody arrangements. Once a judge approves a...
What steps should you take after a dog bite in Louisiana?
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...
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....