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What Not to Say After a Car Accident in Baton Rouge: The Importance of Using Accurate Words

People are often shocked at the force exerted during a car accident. Car accidents are stressful experiences, so it is perfectly normal to feel...

What to Do After a Car Accident in Baton Rouge: A Comprehensive Guide

Automobile collisions are among the most traumatic and unpredictable accidents. In the event of a car accident, people are often unsure whether to move...

What to Do After a Dog Bite in Baton Rouge: A Comprehensive Guide

Some dog bites may appear harmless, while vicious attacks can lead to serious injury or death; however, even a small dog bite can easily...

Strong Medications and a Step-mother’s Undue Influence Nullify a Last Minute Will

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...

Lessons Learned from a Baton Rouge Real Estate Legal Battle: Importance of Corporate Authority and Avoidance of Fraud and Error

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...

Foundation Fiasco: The Old Adage of “Buyer Beware” Remains True

In Paul Spradley v. Denise O. Perez and Berchman Perez, 2022-CA-0716 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/16/23), the plaintiff purchased a home in Covington, Louisiana for...

What to Do If You’re Involved in a Hit-and-Run Accident in Baton Rouge: A Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Car

Car accidents are never a pleasant experience. However, when the other motorist flees the scene, tensions and anxiety will run high. In this blog,...

Franchisor Not Liable for Injury Sustained at Anytime Fitness Gym: Baton Rouge

In William Flynn, et al. v. Anytime Fitness, LLC, et. al., 2022-CA-0742, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal held that the Anytime Fitness...

Defendant’s Blood Alcohol Level Subject to Discovery: Baton Rouge

In Brent Arceneaux v. Geico Choice Insurance Company, et. al., 2022-CW-1045, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal reversed the trial court’s order that...

Beware of the Power Cord Trip Hazard: Baton Rouge

In Charlene Blalock v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Company and Frank M. Flanagan, 2022-CW-0826 (La.App. 1 Cir. 12/29/2022), the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal...

How Insurance Companies Determine Fault in a Car Accident: Baton Rouge

The rules of the road are clear, so accidents aren’t likely to happen unless a driver breaks one. The driver who breaks the rules...
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