There are many unique professional opportunities in Louisiana. There is a significant industrial sector and plenty of people working in the hospitality industry as well. Many workers in these industries have very straightforward protections if they ever get hurt on...
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What does “forced heirship” mean for Louisianans?
Louisiana has a number of unique laws and legal doctrines. Among them is something “forced heirship.” Basically, it means that parents cannot disinherit any child who is not yet 24 years old or who is unable to care for themselves. If a parent dies intestate (without...
Is your doctor really listening to you?
You certainly expect your doctor to listen to you when you go in for an appointment. The first step in making a proper diagnosis should simply be getting information from the patient. Additionally, if you’ve been dealing with a serious condition, you’re probably very...
The number of wrong-way car crashes is rising
Wrong-way car accidents are the most dangerous type of car crash. Unfortunately, these accidents have increased in frequency over the past decade, and the numbers keep rising. While alcohol is the number one cause of this type of vehicle crash, many other groups are...
How can your estate plan provide for a loved one who receives disability benefits?
When creating your estate plan, you have the opportunity to provide support to your loved ones. However, if one of your loved ones relies on disability benefits, you may need to take additional steps to ensure that your plan addresses those needs. How can your estate...
How alcohol impairs a drinker’s driving ability
We have all heard that drinking and driving is extremely dangerous and an unnecessary risk. But have you ever wondered what drinking alcohol does that specifically impairs a person's ability to drive safely and increases the chances of a car accident? According to the...
4 types of surgical errors that should never happen, but do
There are examples of medical malpractice that are so severe and so easily preventable that they are called "never events" -- mistakes that should never happen. But never events do happen in New Orleans-area hospitals, usually with devastating results for patients and...
Can you disinherit immediate family members in Louisiana?
For the average adult with their own family, their spouse and children will inherit most of their property when they die. Although people sometimes have others that they want to include in estate plans, ranging from friends and distant relatives to charitable...
3 benefits of choosing an LLC as your business structure
There are many different forms that your future business could take. The exact legal structure you choose for your business depends in part on your plans for the company. Many people just starting out, even those with hopes of expanding in the future, may choose to...
Received a settlement offer? Don’t take it just yet
If you have been involved in a collision and receive a settlement offer from the other party’s insurance company, you could be tempted to take it and settle the case right then and there. Before you do that, it’s very important to make sure that the settlement offer...