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Structural Hazards and Premises Liability in Louisiana: What You Should Know

Wrought-iron balconies and centuries-old brick facades are part of what makes the Louisiana architecture of cities like Baton Rouge and New Orleans unforgettable. Still, that same charm comes with age, humidity, and wear. In July 2025, part of the historic Kurt E. Schon building in the French Quarter partially collapsed, closing a city block while…

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Essential Playground Safety Tips for Louisiana Families

Playgound Safety / The Firm

Most playground injuries come down to how the equipment is maintained and whether kids are supervised

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The Hidden Dangers in Your Online Shopping Cart (And How to Spot Them Before You Buy)

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A growing body of evidence suggests that trusting online marketplace products to be safe may be misplaced, especially when it comes to items meant for babies and children.

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Is Road Design Why Pedestrian Deaths Keep Going Up?

Pedestrian Safety / The Firm

In Louisiana, the statewide trend is moving in the right direction. But pedestrians are still dying at higher rates. The gap between those two facts is where accountability lives.

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Saluting Louisiana’s Medical Community During National EMS Week

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EMS week is a time of recognition, memorial services, and events as well as a formal pause to acknowledge a profession that rarely pauses at all.

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E-Bike Injuries Are on the Rise. Here’s What Riders Need to Know

E-bike Safety / The Firm

The gap between what Louisiana law requires and what riders actually know is widening right alongside the e-bike injury statistics.

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Pedestrian Deaths in Louisiana Barely Budged in 2025. Here’s What the Data Shows

Pedestrian Safety / The Firm

Louisiana residents are dying as pedestrians at nearly twice the national rate even as the rest of the country made historic progress.

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What the Research Shows About Senior Driver Safety and Car Technology

Driving Safety, Senior Drivers / The Firm

Does all this technology actually make senior drivers safer? Here’s what the research shows.

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The Right to Sue Pesticide Companies May Soon Be Gone, Here’s What You Should Know

Pesticide Exposure Dangers / The Firm

Something significant is happening in Washington, and it directly affects the legal rights of anyone in Louisiana who has been harmed by pesticide exposure. A coordinated push by some of the world’s largest chemical manufacturers is advancing legislation that could permanently block individuals from suing pesticide companies in state court. If it passes, it wouldn’t

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