Injuries can happen at any time. The question arises, what kind of injuries are covered in personal injury cases? People who are involved...

To understand what injury lawyers do, you need to have a good understanding of who they are and what their purpose is. A personal injury...

If you need an injury lawyer, it may seem to be complex and confusing making the right choice. Thousands of lawyers deal with injury...

Hurricane Ida was one of the most damaging hurricanes to strike Louisiana and neighboring states. As a result of Hurricane Ida, severe...

Introduction The purpose of civil compensatory damages is to “make the victim whole.” But what if the victim is able to recover more than...

In a custody battle in Louisiana, the best interest of the child is the key. The family court judge is required to award custody of a...

What if I’m injured in an accident? If you are injured in an accident, you should seek medical attention and contact an attorney as soon...

Resolving Your Hurricane Property Damage Disputes with Your Insurance Company When homeowners or business owners suffer property damage...

Many people have asked this question after Derek Chauvin was convicted of three crimes, second degree murder, third-degree murder, as...

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, many lawyers learned that they had to meet with their clients online. With programs like Zoom,...

Background Facts As you may know by now, Rita Leblanc, granddaughter of Tom Benson, the owner of the New Orleans Saints and the New...

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) This blog post will discuss the the circumstances under which a...

One of the most frequently asked questions that motorist ask about DWI or DUI law is, “Can I refuse to take the roadside field sobriety...

La. R.S. 14:15 provides the law relative to intoxication as a defense to a crime in Louisiana. That article states: La. R.S. 14:15....

With domestic violence cases being discussed almost daily on various media outlets, there is hardly anyone who is not at least slightly...

A police officer is allowed to use deadly force when the officer’s conduct is a reasonable accomplishment of an arrest which is lawful...

Both theft and robbery are crimes in Louisiana that deal with the taking of something that belongs to someone else. Robbery is a crime...

Here is what we know. Former NFL and New Orleans Saints football star Will Smith was shot and killed on Saturday night, April 9, 2016, in...

1. When Can a Law Enforcement Officer Request a Chemical Test of a Motorist’s Blood, Breath, Urine or Other Bodily Substance? 2. What is...

What are Assault and Battery? How do they differ? A battery is defined as the harmful or offensive touching that a person does not want...