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Can You Sue on Behalf of an Unborn Person?

October 20, 2024
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Following the injury or loss of a child in utero, parents may wonder if they have grounds to recover compensation on behalf of their unborn child. In Texas and Louisiana,...
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How Do You Avoid Teen Driver Crashes?

October 3, 2024
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Teen drivers are almost three times more likely to get in a crash than other drivers, making them a higher risk on the road. They’re also more likely to die in a car...
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School District Liability in Bus Accidents

October 2, 2024
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School districts have a responsibility to provide safe transportation and to ensure that district vehicles carrying students are in good working condition. The law recognizes that schools have a duty...
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Schools and Field Trip Liability

September 7, 2024
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Whether students are on school property or in another location, districts are responsible for the safety of students in their care during the school day and at school-sponsored extracurricular activities....
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Schools, Sports Injuries, and Liability: Who Is Responsible?

September 6, 2024
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According to Stanford Medicine Children's Health, more than 3.5 million children are injured each year while participating in sports or recreational activities. 775,000 of those young athletes require treatment in...
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Frequently Asked Questions About a School’s Liability for Bullying

September 5, 2024
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Parents send their children to school with the understanding that it is a safe, productive space where the child will be able to learn and develop. However, bullying is an...
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Does a School Have To Report Mental Health Issues to Parents?

September 4, 2024
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Millions of people struggle with mental health issues, and that includes the children in our schools. As a parent, it's your responsibility to know how your child is doing in...
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How to keep children safe during Halloween from pedestrian accidents

January 2, 2024
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Halloween can be an incredibly fun holiday for the entire family to enjoy until someone gets involved in a pedestrian accident. You may already know that pedestrian accidents are more common...
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What are the Childseat and Restraint Laws in Louisiana?

December 8, 2023
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What Does Louisiana Law Say About Child Seats and Restraints? Louisiana’s law about child seats in cars is RS 32:295 “child passenger restraint system”. The law requires all persons under...
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What Are the Childseat and Restraint Laws in Texas?

December 8, 2023
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In Texas, some type of restraint in the car is required of all children under 17 years old. These restraints change (and lessen) with age. If you have a child...

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