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Jury finds drunk driver guilty of vehicular homicide
After deliberating for under an hour, a jury in Louisiana found a man guilty of vehicular homicide on Oct. 17. The conviction was a result of a fatal accident that occurred on Jan. 21, 2012. Witnesses at the trial included people who knew the victim, law enforcement...
Suit in Louisiana filed after nun suffers car crash injuries
After an accident on Aug. 7, 2013, injured a nun, the sister of the Franciscan Handmaids of Mary filed a suit in the New Orleans Parish Central District Court. The claim states that a man struck the nun's vehicle when he attempted to turn left against a traffic light....
Louisiana judge raises constitutionality question in oil lawsuit
After the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East filed a lawsuit against just under 100 different oil companies over their alleged maltreatment of wetlands in coastal areas, a judge may be willing to challenge the validity of a law that indemnifies them....
What laws in Louisiana apply to motorists following a car crash?
In the event an unexpected vehicle crash happens, Louisiana residents may benefit by knowing beforehand what steps they should take in accord with their state laws. By following proper protocol, car accident victims will be better prepared should legal and insurance...
Louisiana motorcyclist killed in collision
Louisiana State Troopers reported that a motorcyclist was killed in a crash that occurred on U.S. 171 in De Soto Parish at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Sept. 27. According to authorities, the accident occurred when a 2007 Toyota Camry pulled into the motorcyclist's path...
Court Rules No Punitive Damages In Jones Act Cases
On Sept. 25, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals filed a decision in the case of McBride v. Estis Well Service, LLC, concluding that punitive damages are not available to plaintiffs of lawsuits filed under the Jones Act. Typically, these suits are filed in connection...
Motorcyclist killed in 2-vehicle collision in Louisiana
A motorcyclist was killed in a 2-vehicle accident in Acadia Parish on Sept. 25. The fatal accident was the result of a collision between the motorcycle and an SUV. According to Louisiana State Police, the motorcyclist, a 54-year-old Scott man, was headed south on his...
Oil Industry Lawsuit Supporter Re-Nominated in Louisiana
A board member for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East, who has become known for his support of a lawsuit against the oil industry, was re-nominated for a position on the board on Sept. 18. The controversial suit against pipeline, oil and gas...
1 dead in multi-vehicle crash on Louisiana freeway
A 56-year-old New Orleans man was killed in a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 in St. James Parish on Sept. 6. Of the two other drivers involved, one was injured with reportedly moderate to serious injuries. Authorities could not immediately determine whether...
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