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Liability Suits On The Way For The Marijuana Industry
While almost all eyes are on the Republican and Democratic nominees as the election date draws closer, the effects of other ballot initiatives are also just behind that door, regardless of who wins the highest office in the land. California leads eight other states...
Data shows number of fatalities in a car crash is rising
Louisiana drivers are not likely to sift through car accident data before they head out on the road, but that does not mean the numbers are unimportant. Research is constantly being undertaken by various outlets to determine how and why these accidents happen in an...
Motorcycles are deadly, and it’s not really getting better
Motor vehicles, in general, are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Everyone takes a risk nearly every day, just driving to work. However, the stats show that motorcycles are certainly one of the deadliest vehicles to use. Moreover, the trend has...
Regulators Announce 11th Fatality Caused by Takata Air Bags
Regulators in the United States have released a statement saying that they have confirmed the 11th death due to defective Takata air bags in the country. In addition, a total of five possible deaths from Takata air bags were reported in Malaysia, which brings the...
Study Reveals The Prevalence of Wrong-Patient Errors
When we enter the hospital to undergo a procedure or receive care for a medical emergency, the last thing on our minds is that our patient identity could somehow be confused with another person. That's largely because our attention is focused on our health, and also...
Helping your older loved one steer clear of car crashes
With fall in full swing, some may be getting their vehicles ready for the upcoming winter season. While Louisiana doesn't have the huge snowfalls that other states receive, the winter weather can still be treacherous on local roads. This is especially true for older...
GHSA report finds dramatic increase in teen driver deaths
Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a shocking report revealing that the roads and highways here in the U.S. have recently become much more dangerous. Indeed, the report found that 17,775 people lost their lives in motor vehicle...
Who Is Liable When An Accident Includes A Delivery Driver?
It's a complicated question with a lot of variables, but the simplest answer is both driver and employer. Whether delivering pizzas or parcels, the law is the same. It's dependent on what the driver was doing at the time of the accident. Liability is also tied to the...
Man claims malpractice against dialysis provider
It is reasonable to expect that when we go to a medical facility that we will be treated well and actually cared for, but sadly, this is not always how things play out. For one Louisiana man, he is claiming that the negligence and poor care he received while...
We Win Cases They Now Teach in Law Schools
