Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
In a recent ruling, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, upheld a trial court’s decision regarding the liability of Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co., LLC, in a personal injury case brought by Tracy Collins under the Jones Act and general maritime law. The case centered around an incident where Mr. Collins, a deckhand on the vessel Derrick 62, sustained an injury while performing his duties.
Mr. Collins filed a lawsuit alleging he was injured while connecting pipes on a jetty in the Mississippi River. The task required the use of a chain binder, but the available equipment was inadequate. Mr. Collins, being the largest and strongest crew member, was asked to assist. During the process, another crew member struck the binder with a bar, causing injury to Mr. Collins’s thumb. Subsequently, Mr. Collins experienced neck and shoulder pain.
Great Lakes disputed the connection between the incident and Mr. Collins’s neck and shoulder complaints, citing independent medical examinations that found no relation.
In a recent decision, the Louisiana Court of Appeal reversed a summary judgment granted in favor of attorneys in a legal malpractice lawsuit. The case, highlights the critical distinction between contractual and delictual claims in insurance disputes and the potential impact on the applicable statute of limitations.
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In personal injury law, the concept of “prescription” plays a crucial role. It’s essentially a deadline for filing a lawsuit; if you miss it, your claim could be barred forever. A recent 
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In the realm of legal malpractice, the timing of filing a lawsuit is critical. A recent Louisiana Court of Appeal decision, Wells v. Henry T. Dart, Attorneys at Law, APC, underscored this point, highlighting the one-year peremptive period for bringing such claims in the state. Let’s dissect this case and understand the implications for those considering legal action against their attorneys.
A recent Louisiana Court of Appeal case sheds light on the complexities of personal injury claims following car accidents, particularly when pre-existing conditions are involved. In the case of Lewis v. Fowler, the plaintiffs were involved in a minor accident and subsequently claimed significant damages for aggravated chronic pain. However, the court ultimately ruled that their pre-existing conditions were not substantially worsened by the accident and that they had been adequately compensated by the initial settlement from the at-fault driver’s insurance. This decision highlights the importance of establishing a clear causal link between the accident and any claimed aggravation of pre-existing conditions and the challenges plaintiffs face in proving damages when their medical history is complex.
A recent decision from the Louisiana Court of Appeal has shed light on the nuanced boundary between whistleblowing and misconduct in the workplace. The case, Melancon v. Town of Amite City, involved a police officer terminated for running unauthorized criminal background checks and lying about it. While the officer claimed he was acting as a whistleblower, the court ultimately upheld his termination, raising important questions about the limits of whistleblower protection and the importance of adhering to internal policies and procedures.