If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Baton Rouge, what you do next can greatly impact your case and potential compensation. Avoid these common – yet costly – mistakes: Apologizing or accepting fault Discussing the accident with other drivers or witnesses Describing your
After a car accident in Baton Rouge, take these seven steps: Check for severe injuries and call 911 if needed Move your vehicle to a safe location Call the police to file a report Exchange information with the other driver Document the scene with photos
If a dog bites you in Baton Rouge, take immediate action: stop the bleeding, clean the wound with soap and water, apply antibiotic ointment, cover with a bandage, and seek medical attention. Even minor bites require medical evaluation, as 10-15% of dog bites become infected.
If you’re involved in a hit-and-run accident in Baton Rouge, stay at the scene and call 911 immediately. After ensuring everyone’s safety, document everything about the fleeing vehicle, file a police report, contact your insurance company within 24 hours, and seek medical attention even if
The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that franchisors are not automatically liable for injuries at franchise locations. In Flynn v. Anytime Fitness, the court held that a franchisor must exercise day-to-day operational control or have direct custody over defective equipment to be held
Insurance companies determine fault in Baton Rouge car accidents by evaluating five key factors. Police reports provide the foundation for most fault determinations. Louisiana traffic statutes establish which driver violated their legal duties. Statements from drivers and witnesses offer firsthand accounts of what happened. Physical
In Succession of John L Cazenave, Jr., 2022-CA-0852 (La.App. 1 Cir. 3/1/23), the First Circuit affirmed the trial court’s finding on bench trial that a decedent lacked testamentary capacity to enter into a new will that excluded his two daughters and donated all property to
In Conroy v. Suzico, 2022-CA-0974 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/24/23), the First Circuit examined a sale and purchase agreement involving commercial property located in Baton Rouge. Christopher Conroy, the buyer, alleged that the seller, Suzico LLC, agreed in writing to sell the subject property for $1.44
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