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Louisiana Court of Appeal Reverses Summary Judgment in Favor of General Contractor in 12-Car Highway Accident Case

Multi-vehicle accidents can be some of the most complicated when it comes to asserting your right to compensation. As seasoned Louisiana car accident attorneys, we have the knowledge and experience it takes to ensure that you are treated fairly in a multi-car accident, especially when it comes to working with…

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Louisiana Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Car Wreck Claim Based on Worker’s Compensation Exclusivity Rule

When it comes to injuries on the job, knowing whether you are limited to pursuing worker’s compensation benefits or whether you can bring a civil claim against your employer to recover damages can be confusing. At Dué Guidry Piedrahita Andrews Courrege L.C., our knowledgeable Louisiana car crash lawyers have counseled numerous…

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Louisiana Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Employer’s Insurance Carrier in Wrongful Death Case

There are many complicated issues that can arise in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit. When the driver who causes the accident is working at the time of the crash, you may be entitled to recover damages from his or her employer based on a doctrine called vicarious liability. A seasoned…

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Dué Guidry Piedrahita Andrews Courrege L.C. Ranked in “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Law Firms

Nov. 1, 2017 –U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, the “Best Law Firms” rankings include the Baton Rouge, Louisiana injury law firm of Dué Guidry Piedrahita Andrews Courrege L.C., this year in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (T1) and…

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Louisiana Appellate Court Upholds Verdict in Favor of Plaintiff in Public Bus Accident Case

In a recent Louisiana appellate opinion, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal considered an issue involving an accident that occurred on a public bus. In October 2010, the plaintiff boarded a bus in New Orleans and took a seat in the priority seating area behind the bus operator. As…

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$50 Million General Damage Award Upheld by Louisiana Appellate Court

In the recent appellate court decision of Marable v. Empire Truck Sales of Louisiana, LLC, 2016-0867 (La. App. 4 Cir. 6/23/17), the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal upheld a $50 million general damage award in a products liability case for a 69 year-old plaintiff who suffered anoxic brain injury…

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Dué Guidry Piedrahita Andrews Courrege L.C. Lawyers Named to the 2017 Super Lawyers List

Kirk Guidry, Randy Piedrahita and Scott Andrews have been selected to the 2017 Louisiana Super Lawyers list in the practice area of Personal Injury.   According to Thomson Reuters, no more than 5% of Louisiana Lawyers are selected each year by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. …

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Pedestrian Awareness Urged After Baton Rouge Fatality

Pedestrian awareness urged by Louisiana State Police after Baton Rouge fatality: Precautions such as wearing reflective materials, avoiding distractions, and walking a safe distance from travel lanes while facing oncoming traffic could help prevent many pedestrian related crashes.  Troop A News Release. Karen Tullier was killed in Baton Rouge around…

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Super Lawyers 2016 Recognizes Louisiana Injury Lawyers

Super Lawyers 2016 selected every member (Kirk A. Guidry, Randy A. Piedrahita and B. Scott Andrews) of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana personal injury law firm of Dué Guidry Piedrahita Andrews L.C. for inclusion in the 2016 Louisiana Super Lawyers list in the practice area of Personal Injury. Super Lawyers is…

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Governor John Bel Edwards Will Put Louisiana First

Congratulations to our newly elected Governor – John Bel Edwards!! As a faithful husband, dedicated father, unwavering public servant, proud veteran, humble man of religion, and small business owner, John Bel Edwards will be a Governor who will finally put Louisiana families and Louisiana workers first and get us back…

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