People who get hurt suddenly often have a hard time responding appropriately to the situation. Someone in the midst of a stress response does not typically make the most rational decisions. Additionally, it is human nature to try to minimize an injury out of concern...
While most people may not realize it, they are on another's property often many times throughout the day. Whether in a retail store, a friend's house or at a public event, there is always the risk of being injured on another person's property. When this unfortunate...
For many Louisiana residents, buying a home is one of the most exciting chapters in life. Most homeowners want to ensure their future residence is safe and secure before closing, just like most contractors want the building experience to proceed in the same manner....
Getting a new pet is usually an exciting and happy time, but some new pet owners in New Orleans may be unaware of the many laws and ordinances surrounding ownership of pets. Owners of dogs in particular can benefit from being mindful of these rules, as liability for...
Now that the holiday season is in full swing, countless residents of New Orleans are likely to be briskly entering and leaving retail stores. For many, this is an annual experience that they don't think much about, other than pondering where to get the best deals or...
As the saying goes, every one's home is his or her castle, but this doesn't mean that the reach of the law ends at one's property line. Under Louisiana law, landowners have certain duties to maintain their property so as to prevent accidents and injuries. If you are...
Property owners, or those responsible for maintaining or ensuring the safety on a piece of property, have a responsibility to others to prevent or correct dangerous property conditions. The level of care that is owed to others entering the property is based on their...
Premises liability claims can stem from injuries caused by various forms of negligent or careless conduct by a property owner. The most common of these claims are slip and fall injuries, however, those resulting from improper lighting, inadequate security and dog...
A slip-and-fall accident is the most common cause of a legal action for personal injury. These types of incidents can occur at any time throughout the year and can result from adverse weather conditions or improper property maintenance. When such an incident occurs on...
With property ownership comes a lot of responsibility. Sure, there is maintenance and upkeep to ensure the home is comfortable for the owner, but it is also critical that the premises in maintained in a way to ensure safety for those who may enter the property. As...