When 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...
Read MoreA man driving a Nissan Xterra on Houma’s Main Street near Terrebonne High School was rammed violently in the rear by a speeding Crown Victoria a week after Mardi Gras in February, 2015. The impact caused the Nissan to flip and roll over from back to front, ending up on its top in the middle...
Read MoreA Thibodaux diesel mechanic returning from a job in Cameron was struck by a left turning tractor on a rural road in Vermillion Parish, causing severe and disabling personal injuries to the mechanic. This 34-year-old man, who was making upwards of $106,000 per year plus fringe benefits, settled his case for more than $1.7 million in...
Read MoreThe number of motorcycles on the road and the freedom-loving spirit of the wind in the face that goes along with a great motorcycle ride mandate that all of us in cars and trucks keep an extra eye out for our comrades in arms on motorcycles. Most motorcycles have an automatic headlight that turns on...
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