Lake Charles Legal Issues Blog

There are many challenges to owning and operating a Louisiana restaurant. One of the most significant challenges is finding an optimal space for the restaurant. It's not always easy to find the right commercial real estate, and it's important to ensure that the terms of the lease are fair and reasonable for the duration of the contract.

One important thing for restaurant owners to consider when negotiating a lease is to ensure that the site and building will truly suit the needs of the business. In order to do this, an owner has to look beyond the exterior and do research about the neighborhood and other important factors. It's also critical to negotiate a reasonable rent amount, making sure that potential rent increases and other factors are included in the lease terms in order to avoid future complications. 

It appears everyone everywhere is on their cell phones-- in line at the grocery store, walking down the street, elevators, and more. Kids are growing up in a society that is fixated with their phones and the many apps, social sites, texting, and photos at their disposal. Not only do many kids have the bad habit of cell phone addiction, but the parents as well.

Parents who are constantly on their phones are ignoring the presence of their children. And when children grow up, they often copy the behavior their parents modeled—whether good or bad. This applies to driving behavior as well. Parents who are on their phones while driving are sending their kids the wrong message about acceptable driving practices.

Distracted driving is a serious problem on Louisiana roads and across the country. Despite the fact that most people are aware of the serious nature of this form of negligence and the potential personal injury incidents it can cause, many still allow themselves to become distracted while driving. Even one moment of distraction can result in car accidents that can leave victims with grave or fatal injuries. 

A recent poll asked Americans about their driving habits and what they believed was the most serious threat on the road. According to the poll, around 55 percent of drivers believe that distracted driving is the main safety concern on the road. These people placed it higher than drunk driving, aggressive driving and driving at excessive speeds. The most common source of distraction behind the wheel is the use of cellphones.

Motorcycles have the right to share the road with other types of vehicles, but unfortunately, not every Louisiana motorist has the same perspective. Whether it is through reckless driving, distraction or speeding, the actions of drivers can have a direct impact on the personal safety and well-being of a biker. When drivers do not make good decisions or do not respect motorcycles, it can result in serious or fatal personal injury incidents.

A significant number of motorcycle accidents take place at intersections. This may be because drivers sometimes find it difficult to perceive how close a bike is or how fast the motorcycle may be traveling, or perhaps a driver is simply not paying attention. Some drivers think that bikers are reckless and dangerous, but statistics indicate that the majority of motorcycle accidents happen because of the actions of drivers of enclosed vehicles, not those on bikes.