The decision to move an elderly loved one into a nursing home is not an easy one for families in Louisiana. As a disease, chronic condition, or cognitive decline affects their capacity to take care of themselves, it can become critical to make sure that they receive...
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Who can bring forth a wrongful death action in Louisiana?
The loss of a loved one is not an easy event to cope with. While death is an inevitable, one is never truly prepared to lose a loved one suddenly in an accident or due to the negligence of another person. Thus, it can be challenging to come to terms with the matter...
Understanding grocery store slip-and-fall accidents
To most people, grocery shopping doesn’t seem like a dangerous activity. However, grocery stores can have slip-and-fall hazards that shoppers may not be aware of. Slip-and-fall If a person is injured in a slip-and-fall, he or she may have a personal injury claim...
Proving liability following a slip-and-fall accident
Retail store shoppers are often subjected to dangerous conditions while on store premises. Sometimes, these dangerous conditions can cause a slip-and-fall accident, which can result in serious injury. If you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident while shopping, you...
What compensation can families receive in a wrongful death claim?
It is always hard to lose a loved one at any point in time, but it can be particularly difficult when people lose loved ones in an accident. People are left with no time to prepare for the death and their lives are immediately changed forever. In addition to losing...
What constitutes an attractive nuisance?
Premises liability is an area of law that covers accidents that happen on properties of other people. For example, when a Louisiana resident stumbles down the steps at a neighbor’s house because of their loose bricks, the victim may be able to sue the homeowner under...
How injuries people suffer in falls affect people’s lives
No one in Louisiana is perfect and people will be involved in accidents throughout their lives. Its not a fun part of life, but it is one that is just a fact of life. Some of these accidents are inconsequential and do not have an affect on people’s lives, but that is...
Think before accepting a personal injury settlement offer
There is no question that a motor vehicle accident can be a painful and emotionally stressful event. What many Louisiana victims often learn is that getting hurt in a vehicle crash is also a financial burden. In the wake of a devastating accident, a victim may be...
Wrongful death claims in Louisiana
When a loved one passes away, it can be devastating for the family members left behind. It can be especially difficult if the person’s death was caused by the negligence of another person, also known as a wrongful death, because it can leave the deceased person’s...
Common types of slip and fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents can greatly injure victims and can occur in a variety of situations. For that reason, it is helpful to be familiar with the most common, and different, types of slip and fall accidents and for victims to know what to do to get help if they have...