If you own a Louisiana construction company, these are worrying times. Your projects may be halted, clients may be unable to pay their bills and new projects may get canceled. The last thing you need is a past client threatening legal action for what they claim are...
Month: May 2020
What can you do when an insurer won’t pay for property damage?
Louisiana is a beautiful place to live but enjoying the beauty and the culture permanently is not without a few risks. Hurricanes frequently wreak havoc in the state leading to significant property loss and damage. Other natural disasters can also lead to substantial...
Construction law: Tips to help Louisiana contractors avoid litigation
As attorneys with a background in construction as well as construction law, we understand the legal complications contractors in Louisiana face. Every time you must step away from work to address legal issues is time you could have spent serving your clients. There...
Business Interruption Coverage Claims
Having an insurance claim denied can be an unfortunate setback or a disaster, depending on the circumstances. For a business that has seen its operation shutdown, business interruption insurance coverage could be the difference between survival and failure. Recent...
Prepare for hurricane season now
While hurricane season doesn’t officially start until June, the first storm of the season, Tropical Storm Arthur, has already been named. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects that there will be 13 to 19 storms named this season, and it expects...
How to stay safe in a Louisiana tornado
While the Lousiana tornado season should be ending soon, there is still time for a tornado to damage your home. Your first thought in a tornado should be your safety and that of your family. Houses can be rebuilt and replaced; people cannot. These are some tips to...
Late night storm causes severe property damage
Louisiana homeowners are no strangers to harsh weather conditions. High winds, damaging hail and heavy rains can cause property damage that may compromise the integrity of a home. When this happens, a family may have to worry about where to live as well as how to pay...
3 Common post-disaster scams and how to avoid them
Residents of Louisiana and those across the panhandle are well-versed on the topic of hurricanes and tropical storms. Some of these natural events are minor, while others fit the description of a natural disaster. Hurricane Katrina ravaged many areas of New Orleans in...
Intentional interference of a contract is illegal
In most business dealings, competition is good. It encourages businesses to find ways to offer their services in cost-effective, more efficient ways. In the world of contracts, competition sometimes gets out of hand. Construction companies and all businesses that work...