In a recent Louisiana Court of Appeals case, an injured logger was not able to collect damages from his employer’s insurance company because the subcontractor at fault for the accident was found to be not covered. Travis Palmer was working for A.T. Martinez (ATM), LLC, as a logging truck driver…
Automobile insurance policies commonly include a clause that requires the insurer to provide a legal defense for claims made against the insured driver. Insurers have a right to contest coverage for any claim, though, and when this happens the insurer is faced with the dilemma between its contractual duty to…
Drinking and driving is a problematic issue, one which has been aggressively confronted in order to prohibit repeat offenders from getting back on the road. On August 15, 2010, House Bill by Republican representative from LaPlace, Nickie Monica, went into effect and will cause substantial changes for second time DWI…
Boating and Personal Watercraft provide thrills and excitement for Louisiana residents and visitors every summer. As much fun as it can be, there is danger involved as well. For that reason, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has provided rules for personal watercraft (PWC) operators that can help people…