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Associated Press
22-07-2025
- Associated Press
Beyond Auto Accidents: Seven Overlooked Scenarios That May Qualify for Personal Injury Claims
'Most people associate personal injury law with vehicle accidents, but the law recognizes a broader duty of care across many types of environments and relationships'— William P. Morrow OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 / / -- While auto collisions remain a common cause of personal injury litigation, legal professionals at Morrow Law Firm in Opelousas, Louisiana, are highlighting a broader range of circumstances that may also give rise to valid injury claims. Many individuals are unaware that incidents outside of car crashes—often occurring in everyday settings—could entitle them to compensation under Louisiana law. Led by William P. Morrow, John Michael Morrow, Jr., and Stephen M. Morrow, the firm handles a wide range of injury-related matters, with a focus on helping clients understand their legal rights after being harmed due to negligence. According to William P. Morrow, a significant number of personal injury cases originate from situations that are not commonly associated with legal action. 'Most people associate personal injury law with vehicle accidents, but the law recognizes a broader duty of care across many types of environments and relationships,' said Morrow. 'When that duty is breached and harm results, the injured party may have a claim.' Morrow outlined several scenarios where individuals may be entitled to a personal injury settlement, despite no vehicles being involved: 1. Unsafe Property Conditions Slip-and-fall incidents in grocery stores, broken staircases in apartment complexes, or unmarked hazards in public buildings can result in serious injuries. Property owners are responsible for maintaining safe premises. If injuries occur due to neglected maintenance or inadequate warnings, a premises liability claim may apply. 2. Dog Bites and Animal Attacks Injuries caused by domestic animals—most commonly dogs—are often compensable when the owner fails to control the animal or fails to warn others of known risks. This includes incidents occurring on private property or in public spaces. 3. Injuries on the Job Workplace accidents that go beyond routine workers' compensation coverage may also result in personal injury claims, particularly if third-party contractors, equipment manufacturers, or property managers contribute to unsafe conditions. 4. Defective Products Injuries caused by unsafe consumer products—ranging from electronics to appliances to tools—may involve product liability claims. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers may be held accountable for design flaws, inadequate warnings, or defective components. 5. Assault or Negligent Security Injuries resulting from criminal acts in locations such as parking garages, hotels, or apartment complexes may be linked to negligent security. When property owners fail to implement reasonable security measures in high-risk areas, resulting injuries may lead to liability. 6. Medical and Pharmaceutical Harm Negative outcomes stemming from medication errors, incorrect prescriptions, or failure to disclose known side effects may lead to personal injury claims under medical negligence or pharmaceutical liability standards. 7. Recreational and Public Venue Injuries Amusement parks, recreational facilities, concerts, and sports venues may carry liability when a patron is injured due to poor design, crowd mismanagement, or faulty equipment. Legal responsibility can extend to organizers, operators, or property owners. Each of these scenarios involves different legal frameworks, timelines, and evidence requirements. Morrow emphasized the importance of professional legal evaluation following any injury, regardless of whether it initially appears to warrant legal action. 'In many cases, individuals delay seeking legal advice because the injury did not happen in a way they associate with traditional claims,' Morrow stated. 'That delay can affect evidence collection, legal options, and ultimately the outcome of the case.' Louisiana law imposes strict filing deadlines, often referred to as prescription periods, for personal injury claims. These timeframes can vary based on the nature of the injury and the parties involved. Timely consultation with legal counsel is necessary to preserve rights and identify potential liability before the window for filing closes. Morrow Law Firm continues to provide legal representation for individuals across Louisiana who have experienced harm in a variety of settings. The firm advises that even seemingly minor incidents may have legal significance when examined in the full context of duty of care and negligence. The attorneys at Morrow Law Firm—William P. Morrow, John Michael Morrow, Jr., and Stephen M. Morrow—have represented clients in personal injury cases across Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Alexandria, and other regions throughout the state. The firm remains committed to clarifying legal pathways and holding accountable those whose actions—or inaction—result in preventable harm. Morgan Thomas Rhino Digital, LLC +1 504-875-5036 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bills' Young Wideout Labeled 'Best Building Block'
Bills' Young Wideout Labeled 'Best Building Block' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Buffalo Bills lucked out when Florida State wideout was still available with the No. 33 overall pick in last year's NFL Draft. Advertisement Coleman filled the team's biggest need at the time as a big outside receiver with the ability to make splash plays, which he did plenty of for the Seminoles. The Opelousas, Louisiana, native fit in nicely last season and has been named by Bleacher Report as the team's best building block ahead of 2025. "In February, the Buffalo Bills rewarded their most consistent wideout, Khalil Shakir, with a four-year extension. Keon Coleman may have greater upside than the speedy slot receiver, though," B/R wrote. "As a rookie last season, Coleman caught 29 passes for 556 yards and four touchdowns. He missed four games because of a wrist injury. If the big-play wideout stays healthy in the upcoming term, he can lead the team in multiple receiving categories. Coleman critiqued himself and plans to sharpen up on small nuances of playing his position. 'You gotta be more efficient here,' Coleman said. 'You gotta get out of this break. You got to stack your DB. You got to give Josh more room to throw the ball. You gotta catch that.' "General manager Brandon Beane fired back at critics concerned about the Bills' receiver room. The Bills' executive will have the last word on that matter if Coleman turns more of his potential into production." Advertisement Coleman registered 29 catches for 556 yards and four touchdowns with an average yards per reception mark of 19.2. And the Bills will hope for more of that in 2025. Related: Bills Announce Major Camp Decision on Josh Allen Backup Related: Bills Making Major Camp Decision on Josh Allen Backup This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cecilia family recounts losing home and cherished memories in fire
CECILIA, La. (KLFY)- Joe and Comalita Gregory have lived in their home for nearly 20 years, and now they are left picking up ash after a . According to the St. Martin Parish Fire District, firefighters were called out their home just after 6:30 Monday morning. Officials say the fire spread quickly through the home and into the attic, making it a tough battle for crews. Luckily, after an hour, crews were able to get the flames under control. The cause of the fire has not yet been released. Joe and Comalita's daughter, Derriniqua Calais, said she was notified by her sister that the home they grew up in was up in flames. 'I was devastated,' said Calais. 'I was at my home in Hammond, Louisiana when I received a phone call from my sister at about 6:30am and she just told me our house is on fire, our family home is on fire,' said Calais. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Calais said her parents were able to escape their home safely, but they lost everything they owned. 'It's very tragic when you have to start over, from birth certificates, social security cards, and we lost all our sentimental values like my diploma, my trophies, my sister things, it's hard,' said Calais. Despite this loss, Calais said she and her family will always hold onto the memories they made. One of those moments include a previous occasion where Calais' family threw a birthday party for her grandfather and cousin. 'We were just so happy in it to see how hard my parents worked to actually get this home and make sure that our family was safe, it was a really great time, it was a great time, that day was just one of the best days ever here,' said Calais. She urges homeowners to ensure their smoke alarms are working, as she said they can lives. 'The smoke alarm is the only reason why my family was able to escape in the time that they did,' said Calais. 'Please you guys make sure your smoke alarms are up to date and working properly so this can prevent any harm to your family, I also want to just thank God that everybody in my family is safe and we're able to at least move on from this tragedy together,' said Calais. If you would like to donate to help the family, click here. There will also be a benefit held for the family at Hard Riders MC Lafayette this Saturday, June 7th. It will be held from 2pm-until. Essentials such as food, hygiene products, clothing, footwear and cash will be accepted. Clothing and footwear sizes are listed below. Mens- Shirt-Large/Pants-32/32 Womens-Shirt-X-Large/Bottom-14 Womens-Shirt-3XL/Bottom-22 Girls-Size-10/12 Shoes: Mens-10 Womens-11 Womens-10 Girls-5 Opelousas launches dashboard for city transparency Prepare for storms: SLEMCO shares tips and resources Supreme Court turns away RNC challenge to Pennsylvania ballot ruling Cecilia family recounts losing home and cherished memories in fire Some Republicans hope Trump, Musk mend fences after blistering breakup Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
‘Lemon' leaves family stranded and ignored
OPELOUSAS, La () — Usually, when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. However, that isn't the case for an Opelousas woman, who was given a lemon when she purchased a car as a graduation gift for her son. Now her mother is speaking out after the dealership she says her daughter purchased the vehicle from, stopped all communication once they were made aware of the car not working. Abbie Young says her daughter purchased a vehicle out of Iberville Parish on May 6. It wasn't until May 17 that the car was delivered to her home when the dealership drove the actual vehicle without any paperwork, title or license plate. It was then discovered she was sold a lemon when it stopped running twenty minutes after it was delivered. 'This vehicle should have never been sold,' said Young. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Young says the night of her grandson's graduation, family and friends gathered around to witness her grandson drive off in his new car. But, when the car started there was a strange noise. 'My brother was the one who noticed it,' she said. 'That's why he told him to take it around the block, to check it out and see.' Jerry Freeman, Abbie's brother says he told his nephew to take the car around the block to test it out after hearing a continuous knock with the motor. After a few moments, it stopped in the middle of the street and had to be pushed back into the driveway. 'The motor just wasn't right. I'm no full-blown mechanic, but I know enough when something ain't right,' he said. In addition to the vehicle not running, Young says the radio they were told would be replaced never was. She says her daughter saved nearly $9,000 to purchase the vehicle, only to have expired tags and no paperwork other than a receipt as proof of purchase. She says her daughter was taken advantage of. 'They found out what she wanted to pay, and they gave her a lemon,' she said. Young says it's unfortunate what her daughter is dealing with and wants the issue resolved now. She says all her daughter wants is to be refunded the nearly $9,000 so she can purchase a working vehicle for her son. 'All this business has to do is pick up the phone, talk to her, come get the vehicle, see what's going on with it, and then offer her another one, or give her money back,' said Young. News 10 contacted the dealership and was able to speak with an administrative assistant who transferred us to a voicemail. As of news time we have not heard back from a representative of the dealership. Miles Perret celebrates 25-years of service with Birthday Bash, Games of Acadiana 'Lemon' leaves family stranded and ignored Disney offering Disney+, Hulu subscribers new perks, discounts Cat who survived 400-foot Utah canyon fall adopted by rescuing pilot Abbeville addresses weekend noise and safety complaints on St. Peter Avenue Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Accidental blaze damages two units at Meadows West Apartments
LAFAYETTE, La. () — An accidental fire in Lafayette Parish caused damage to two apartments and minor injuries for an occupant. Lafayette firefighters responded to the Meadows West Apartments on 201 High Meadows Boulevard for a reported apartment fire at 4:20 pm. Officials said when they arrived smoke was coming from the apartment. Firefighters entered the unit and conducted a search for occupants. The only occupant, at the time, exited the apartment as firefighters arrived. Officials located the fire in the kitchen and extinguished it within ten minutes. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Officials said the kitchen sustained heavy fire and water damage while other rooms in the dwelling had smoke damage. The adjoining apartment also sustained smoke and minor water damage. According to officials the occupant was cooking prior to falling asleep. He was awakened by the alarm and discovered the kitchen on fire. He attempted to extinguish the fire. While doing so, he sustained minor burns to his hands. He was evaluated on the scene and later transported to a local hospital. The fire was ruled an accident. New Iberia dedicates historical marker to Spanish founding fathers Four arrested in connection to Opelousas homicide Accidental blaze damages two units at Meadows West Apartments New York Times agrees to license its material for Amazon's AI Haribo recalls sweets in the Netherlands after cannabis detected Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
