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Mardi Gras brings revelers from all over the country to Louisiana, and most enjoy the festivities safely. However, the risk of injury at large public events is always a possibility, as it was at a local parade in Houma where a car drove into the crowd attempting to do a...

Expert witness testimony often plays a significant role in Louisiana personal injury trials. These witnesses, equipped with specialized knowledge, assist in clarifying complex issues for the court. For instance, in a car accident case, an accident reconstruction expert might explain how the incident occurred based on the available evidence. Similarly,...

In September of this year, a severe dog attack occurred in Ringgold, Louisiana. Devyta Gray, 30, was assaulted by at least five dogs while delivering shoes to a friend's house. During the attack, he suffered over a hundred bites, primarily to his arms, and underwent five surgeries to avoid arm...

According to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, in 2021, 35 cyclists were killed and 504 cyclists were injured in traffic accidents. In Louisiana, bicycle laws significantly affect how insurance claims are handled following an accident. Cyclists must adhere to traffic regulations like those for motor vehicles, including obeying traffic signals...

In October this year, a disagreement involving two 5-year-olds at a playground escalated to a hearing in the Louisiana Supreme Court, where justices determined a trial judge needs to assess whether the injury occurred during a game of tag was intentional. Originating in 2018, the incident led to one of...

In January this year, a road construction worker was tragically killed and two others were injured when a logging truck struck the crew’s vehicle. A 35 year-old man from Lake Charles was filling potholes when the crash occurred and suffered fatal injuries. Both parties worked for the Louisiana Department of...