Personal Injury Blog

Louisiana it is a fault-based state, and the insurer of the other party involved in an accident, who is typically the at-fault party, will often contact someone injured in a crash to establish communication and resolve property damage. They also want to learn the facts of the accident from the injured person’s point of view....

It is understandably a difficult moment in the aftermath of a car crash. You were likely caught off-guard, and are now dealing with a totaled vehicle, bodily injury, and another driver who is trying to pin the blame on you. Despite all these thoughts running through your head, you can definitely lose your right to...

When you suffer from an incident of medical malpractice, you will likely experience some level of pain or suffering, as well as further medical costs to treat it. You might even miss out on work in that time and lose income. Fortunately, there are damages available in a medical malpractice claim when a medical professional’s...

Losing someone you love is often a painful and challenging experience. But when a sudden death is caused by someone’s reckless or negligent behavior, this overwhelming sense of grief can be even harder to accept. The courts provide surviving family members with the option to sue after a loss of this manner. However, you and...

While riding a motorcycle is fun and exciting, we all know it can be dangerous. Even though there are fewer bikes on the road than cars, the Louisiana Department of Transportation reports that more than 10 percent of fatal traffic accidents each year involve motorcycles. If you are a motorcycle passenger and were injured in...

Wrongful deaths are sudden and unexpected, often leaving a lasting scar long after family members pay their final respects. These tragic situations are hard to bear and often leave survivors in a serious financial crisis, with medical expenses and funeral costs piling up. You may be wondering what happens to the deceased’s life insurance policy...

MedPay coverage in Louisiana is the coverage on your automobile liability insurance policy that will pay for the cost of medical treatment, regardless of fault, up to a fixed dollar amount. There is no requirement under Louisiana law that you have MedPay insurance. It is an extra charge, but the amount of coverage you get...

If you were injured on the job, there are certain things you will want to tell your employer about the accident in writing. But that’s not the only thing you want to do. It’s important that your employer understands what happened, so they can start processing your workers’ compensation claim. Learn what information you need...

In Louisiana, a reasonable warning in slip and fall cases means providing adequate notice of a hazard, typically through the use of signs. Whether it’s a wet floor or a loose rug, the store or other public location must alert people of the danger. The warning needs to be visible and effective to be considered...

A trusted car accident attorney is key to securing compensation after a crash, whether through a trial verdict or (more likely) a pre-trial settlement. However, it is not always smooth sailing. For example, if one of the parties in the case was involved in a criminal offense related to the accident (such as drunk driving),...