I have recently begun to pick up side jobs, and would like to finally create my own business. I am a Civil PE, and have only done a few projects so far that have mostly involved low risk work. Pre/Post drainage calcs/ Pond sizing/ Impact studies, etc.

I was recently contacted to do a structural inspection of a beam to determine whether or not the beam in question could be repaired or needed to be replaced. The inspection is complete, and I will be developing a report that includes my findings and recommendation (it will be a replace in kind). Currently, I am not designing anything, calculating anything, etc. Simply giving a recommendation of replacement. However, I feel the next step once I submit my report will be to develop a solution, which becomes much more complex.

Here is what I would like to get more information on. I am currently uninsured, and my LLC is "in progress". All I know currently is that I need to get insured ASAP before I get into any designing of the structure in question.

If I create an LLC (in Louisiana) does it provide any protection against me personally? Do I need to carry E&O or Liability for the LLC AND me personally? Either or?

What should my path forward be? I've search the forums pretty extensively, but there isn't anything very current.

Thanks in Advance!!