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Because most employers in Louisiana are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance or self-insure against workplace injuries, Louisiana workers are protected against the prospect of losing their livelihoods to a work-related injury. However, it is […]

If you were traveling I-10 West anywhere near New Orleans East on Monday, you likely found yourself sitting in traffic. A cement truck crash led to a total shutdown of the westbound interstate. Traffic was […]

Jeff Sessions was in New Orleans this week to speak in front of the National Sheriffs’ Association. On Monday, June 18th, as Sessions spoke inside, protestors gathered outside the Enerst N. Morial Convention Center to […]

You wake up one morning, walk down your stairs, make yourself some coffee, play with your kids, and get in your car to head off to work. Then, without warning, a distracted driver plows into […]

The Louisiana legislature recently expanded and revised the state’s medical marijuana laws. State law previously permitted doctors to issue physicians’ recommendation for cannabis to treat certain conditions, but made no provisions for patients to legally […]

Having your license suspended can be a huge hindrance on your day-to-day life, from getting to work to going grocery shopping. If you find yourself in this position there are a few things you’ll want […]

You’re driving along minding your own business when you see those red and blue flashing lights pop up in your rearview. For almost anyone, getting pulled over by the police can be an anxiety-inducing situation. […]

Your doctor or surgeon has received extensive education, gone through rigorous training, and obtained years of experience to gain the specialized knowledge required to identify and treat the multitude of conditions which can affect the […]

Seniors living in nursing homes may have lost some of the mobility or abilities they had when they were younger. But they don’t lose their rights. Nursing home residents in Louisiana have the right to […]

If you’ve been convicted of a crime in New Orleans and received probation in lieu of jail time, you may consider yourself lucky that you avoided time behind bars. But that doesn’t mean that probation […]

If you’ve entered into a plea bargain with prosecutors and pled guilty to a crime in New Orleans, you can ask the court to take your plea back, but there is no guarantee that your […]

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime in New Orleans, you have many choices to make as you face aggressive prosecutors and the possibility of time behind bars and other severe consequences. […]

If a New Orleans police officer hands you a traffic ticket after pulling you over, the first thing you’ll likely do is drive away, cursing under your breath and lamenting how much this just ruined […]

With the recent national debate regarding gun control, gun violence and gun laws in general have come to the forefront. Violent crimes in New Orleans are consistently a concern for the community, however, gun violence […]

You’re relaxing at home when suddenly there is a loud and unexpected knock on the door. It’s not a friendly neighbor or a girl scout selling cookies – it’s the police. They sternly tell you […]

When you leave your children with a babysitter, you are placing a great deal of trust in the fact that they will be well taken care of. For many parents, choosing a reliable adult you […]

In March of this year, a three-year-old girl in Ville Platte, Louisiana was found dead in her mother’s car after being left there alone for an unknown period. Tragedies like this are all too common […]

For most people, a sobriety checkpoint is something they would prefer to get through as quickly as possible. After all, these tend to be a hindrance to your travels and could even wind up with […]