504.200.0000
SERVING THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
PERSONAL INJURY: RAILROAD CROSSING
Drivers getting near a train crossing may be unable to see an oncoming train if their sight is obstructed by trees or vegetation around it. Perhaps, the crossing signal or gates are not installed correctly, broken, poorly marked, or improperly maintained, and they fail to alert drivers of an oncoming train. By law, trains moving […]
PERSONAL INJURY: TRAIN ACCIDENT
Although the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, and other government organizations make many efforts to ensure public safety and reduce the number of train accidents, there are still numerous injuries and wrongful deaths caused by trains. As neither humans nor machines are free from error, malfunctions regularly occur. Some of the most common […]
Buses are a very common way of transport in Louisiana and are used by thousands of people each day. They are a convenient and environmentally friendly way to get about, but traveling by bus does carry a certain element of risk. Whenever you step onto a bus, your safety relies mostly on the bus driver. […]
WHAT IS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION?
Alternative dispute resolution refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom. It typically includes early neutral evaluation, negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration. Mediation is usually attempted first. It allows the parties to meet to settle a dispute. The main advantage of this form of dispute settlement is that it allows them to […]
The legal system includes rules, procedures, and institutions by which public initiatives and private endeavors can be carried out through legitimate means. In other words, is a system for interpreting and enforcing the laws. It elaborates the rights and responsibilities in a variety of ways. Three major legal systems of the world consist of civil […]
10 LAW ENFORCEMENT TERMS EXPLAINED
CODIS CODIS is an acronym for Combined DNA Index System, which is a computer software program that operates local, State, and national databases of DNA profiles from convicted offenders, unsolved crime scene evidence, and missing persons. Community policing A philosophy that promotes organizational strategies, which support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques between […]
The U.S. Congress makes federal laws for the nation. Congress has two legislative bodies or branches: the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Here are eight steps in making a law: Laws begin as an idea of a Senator or Representative. He/she produces a rough draft of the plan and sponsors it, which […]
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SECURED & UNSECURED DEBT
Consumers wishing to lend through financial institutions are evaluated on creditworthiness, regardless of a loan amount. History with creditors, ability to pay back within set time limits and amount of debt owed are not the only things a lender may be interested in. Assets as collateral and high-interest rates are what’s on the line when […]
THE WHAT AND WHY OF CROSS-EXAMINATION
Cross-examination is the opportunity for the attorney to ask questions in a court of a witness who has testified in a trial on behalf of the opposing party. The questions on cross-examination are limited to the subjects covered in the direct examination of the witness, but importantly, the attorney may ask leading questions, in which […]
LOUISIANA PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWS
Products liability law relates to claims for defective products, issues with medical devices, and dangerous drugs. It is a very specialized area of practice that requires the skillful expertise and knowledge of an experienced products liability lawyer. At Alvendia, Kelly and Demarest (AKD), we specialize in this area of law and have devoted years of […]