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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...

Louisiana is the only state in the country that follows a civil law system instead of common law. Because of this, personal injury claims here work differently from most other states. Understanding how the Louisiana Civil Code shapes fault, deadlines, damages, and evidence can help injured individuals better understand what...

Louisiana’s product liability laws are designed to protect consumers when everyday products fail in ways they should not. These laws help ensure that manufacturers and others in the supply chain remain responsible for the safety of the goods they put into the marketplace. Understanding these rules can help consumers recognize...