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When we think about personal injury cases, we often picture visible wounds or broken bones. But the emotional toll after an accident or traumatic event can be just as real and sometimes even more damaging. In Louisiana, emotional distress is considered a valid type of harm under personal injury law....

Premises liability law in Louisiana is designed to protect people who are injured because of unsafe property conditions. One type of hazard that falls under this law involves falling objects—items that drop from shelves, scaffolds, or ceilings and cause harm to visitors or workers. Although these incidents aren't as common...

Drivers and pedestrians use parking lots without thinking twice every day, yet these spaces see tens of thousands of accidents each year. While the speeds are lower than on public roads, parking lots are full of movement—cars pulling in and out, people walking between rows, and delivery trucks unloading. That's...

In recent years, Louisiana has seen a rise in lawsuits tied to chemical exposure. One major case involves the Denka Performance Elastomer facility in Reserve, where the U.S. The Department of Justice filed a complaint over emissions of chloroprene—a chemical linked to cancer. This facility is located in a stretch...

Louisiana holds the unfortunate distinction of being fourth in the country for the highest rate of fatal accidents due to distracted driving. Recent research has shown that, within Louisiana's total of 887 deadly accidents, 173 were attributed to drivers who were distracted. This places Louisiana in the top four states...

Understanding how Louisiana's distinct Civil Code influences critical aspects of personal injury cases such as comparative fault, time limits, burden of proof, and compensation can help injured residents maximize their potential recovery. Table Comparing Key Points Factor Description Implications Comparative Fault Contributing partial fault reduces but doesn't eliminate compensation Must...