Walking along a roadway can be a dangerous habit, especially at night when it is hard to see. In Louisiana, pedestrians must yield to cars when crossing the street outside of the crosswalks. So it is important to always avoid making this mistake, and others, that could put you at risk for an injury. We...
Read MoreWhen you are facing significant hospital expenses or other losses after a vehicle collision, it is natural to want to receive your payout as quickly as possible and put the legal ordeal behind you. Many insurance companies try to play hardball or wait out the dispute until the statute of limitations runs out. What can...
Read MoreIn the immediate aftermath of a motor vehicle collision, the other driver’s insurance company may contact you and ask for a recorded statement about your recollection of the incident. It is vitally important that you do not give them any kind of statement until you speak with a knowledgeable car accident attorney. Insurance adjusters are...
Read MoreWhen you are hurt in a car crash and need to cover your medical bills, you can file a lawsuit for damages from the defendant. However, the majority of cases resolve through pre-trial settlements, rather than a trial itself. Negotiating car accident settlements is not as easy as you might think. That is why you...
Read MoreIf somebody is being treated by a physician for injuries and they do not follow the doctor’s orders, then the opposing party can argue the plaintiff’s condition would have improved if they had followed the doctor’s orders—and thus, that their condition is their own fault. Doctors do not take kindly to patients who believe they...
Read MoreIn car accident litigation, some cases are settled pre-suit and some cases are settled prior to trial, but 95% of all accident cases nationwide are ultimately settled. The cases that do not go to trial and are not settled are generally the ones where one side has made a miscalculation on the facts of the...
Read MoreWhen you are injured and believe someone else was to blame, it is a good idea to retain legal counsel in preparation for a possible lawsuit. But how soon after a car accident should you contact an attorney? Kopfler & Hermann has experienced car accident lawyers available any time you need one – including in...
Read MoreAs you assess the scene after a car crash, you may feel the urge to say “sorry” to the other driver and admit that you made a mistake. You might also refuse to get a medical evaluation because you do not feel pain anywhere. It is in your best interest not to do these things....
Read MoreMany of us have heard stories, and seen pictures, of large animals like deer who have ended up on the grills and hoods of passing motorists. The damages caused when a car hits a deer or elk head-on are tremendous, often totaling the car and hurting the occupants inside. If you know the type of damage...
Read MoreI’ve been practicing personal injury law for more than 35 years–the law dealing with obtaining fair and just compensation for clients who are injured by someone else’s negligence. But year after year, especially around holidays, the most frequent question I get asked as a lawyer deals with a widespread issue of criminal law: “If I...
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