Staying Safe This Mardi Gras Season – and What to Do If You’re Injured on the Parade Route
Author: Landyn A. Gautreau Louisiana experiences one of the best times of the year during Mardi Gras Season. Our parades, festivities, and traditions attract tourists from all over the country. Plus, locals look forward to the celebrations all year – as does our team! While Mardi Gras is a great season, it’s also, unfortunately, a […]
What is my Case Worth and How Long Will it Take to Resolve?
Author: Cheyenne Moeller Meek If you’re thinking about pursuing a personal injury case, you likely want to know how much it’s worth and how long it might take to reach a favorable conclusion. In initial consultations with clients, we regularly hear concerns about how long a case might take and whether settling a case means […]
Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Condition
Author: Henri M Saunders We often talk to clients who have been injured in an accident or at work but think they’re not entitled to compensation because of a pre-existing condition. The good news is that this simply isn’t true. We regularly help clients recover damages for injuries incurred in accidents or at work that […]
How to Switch Car Insurance Seamlessly
Author: Cheyenne Moeller There are lots of reasons to switch your car insurance, and often doing so will result in lower rates. Whether it’s due to a new car, a move, marriage or divorce, a new driver in the family, a bad experience with an insurance company, or frustration over high rates, there are certain […]
Why Would a Gap Claim Be Denied?
Author: Landyn Gautreau Guaranteed Asset Protection Insurance (GAP) Insurance, is a type of auto insurance that covers the difference between the amount you owe for your car and the amount your car is worth. For example, if you have a car loan of $18,000 and the blue book value of your car is $14,000, you […]
How Do You Calculate Pain and Suffering Damages?
By: Henri M. Saunders When we work with clients in personal injury lawsuits, we often get the most questions about pain and suffering damages. These type of damages can greatly impact how much our clients recover, yet it also tends to be confusing and unpredictable. To help demystify pain and suffering damages, we decided to […]
How Long Does an 18-Wheeler Lawsuit Take?
By: Scotty Edward Chabert Jr. If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by an 18-wheeler or “big rig”, one of your first questions is probably how long will it take to recover the damages and compensation that you’re entitled to? After all, if you have medical bills, missed paychecks, and new expenses, the timeline […]
Understanding Product Liability in Louisiana
By: Scotty Edward Chabert Jr. Product liability laws in Louisiana provide a way to hold manufacturers accountable for defective products that cause harm. Consumers who are injured by a product defect – whether it be a design defect, manufacturing defect, or an issue of insufficient warnings – can bring a product liability suit to seek […]
Louisiana Premises Liability Explained
By: Scotty Edward Chabert Jr. In Louisiana, public and private property owners have a duty to maintain a safe environment on their property. This means property owners of both commercial and residential properties are required to provide relatively safe conditions to guests or provide warnings of any unsafe conditions. When a property owner fails to […]
Understanding Car Insurance in Louisiana
By: Henri M. Saunders LIABILITY INSURANCE Louisiana law requires that all drivers carry liability insurance. The purpose of this is to protect the motoring public. Liability insurance also protects you in the event you cause an accident. Keep in mind that you are protected only up to the amount of your liability limits selected when […]