Month: December 2011
Two New Seaman Injury Cases Filed in New Orleans Federal Court
On December 19th, Audrey Brown filed a lawsuit against her employer in a New Orleans federal court seeking compensation for injuries she claims she sustained...
New Orleans Woman Sues Bank After Hand Trapped in Drive Through Teller Machine
Earlier this month, a New Orleans woman filed a lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and its insurance company in Orleans Parish Civil District...
Louisiana Third Circuit Affirms Exemplary Damages Award for Injuries Caused by Drunk Driver
Louisiana's Third Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court judge's award of exemplary damages following an alcohol related motor vehicle collision. A judge...
Ascension Parish Woman Sues After Construction Workers Drop Cabinet on Her
Earlier this month, a nursing home employee filed a lawsuit against Shreveport, Louisiana based D&D Builders for injuries sustained after the company's employees allegedly dropped...
Another Fatality at Addis Intersection Where LSU Coach Miles’ Sister Was Killed in April
A driver was killed and two passengers were injured at an allegedly dangerous intersection just north of Addis, Louisiana on Saturday. The accident occurred at...
Three New Mesothelioma Lawsuits Recently Filed in Orleans Parish Civil District Court
Three new asbestos lawsuits were recently filed in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court. After being diagnosed with mesothelioma in October, Juan Rivera filed a...
New Orleans Man Killed in Hit-And-Run Auto Accident on I-10
A local barber was killed Friday morning after his vehicle burst into flames in a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 10 in New Orleans. 48-year-old Mitchell...
Prairieville, Acension Parish Wal-Marts Sued for Premises Liability Negligence
Last week, two new personal injury lawsuits were filed in Louisiana's 23rd Judicial District Court against national retailer Wal-Mart. On December 8th, Susan Imbraguglio of...
Texting and Emailing Behind the Wheel on the Rise in Louisiana, Nationwide
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, text messaging or sending emails while behind the wheel is becoming an increasing problem. Approximately one-fifth of...
No Workers’ Compensation Exception in St. Landry Parish Landfill Death
The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently stated the parents of a man killed while working at the St. Landry Parish Sanitary Landfill failed...
Louisiana Jones Act Claim Filed After Five Workers Fall 80 Feet Into the Gulf of Mexico
Five men have recently filed a Jones Act lawsuit against Tetra Technologies, Inc. in New Orleans federal court. The men are alleging they fell 80...
MADD Vigil Raises Awareness About Risks of Impaired Driving in Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Lake Charles chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held a vigil this weekend to raise awareness regarding the impact drunk driving has on...