When your car is damaged in an accident, its value can go down even after it was repaired. If you decide to sell your vehicle at any point in the future, disclosing the fact that it had been in an accident can mean a lower profit for you. This is your car’s diminished value. When …
It’s easy to underestimate the amount of damage a fall can cause until you experience one firsthand.
Retail stores can be more dangerous than you might think, with spills and debris that can lead to accidental slips and falls. If you or someone you love was injured slipping and falling at Walmart, our slip and fall lawyer could help you seek financial recovery of any required medical care. You can also request …
Many drivers are hesitant to file an uninsured motorist claim with their insurance company because they fear the increase in premiums.
Louisiana is a pure comparative negligence state, which means that in wrongful death cases, the court will modify damage awards based on each party’s percentage of fault.
Every state has its own laws and procedures for handling car accident claims. Most of the variations from state to state have to do with the role that fault plays in determining the value of a particular claim.
Have you ever read something line by line only to realize a few minutes later that you did not comprehend any of it? If so, you are not alone. Nearly everyone experiences this kind of dazed mental state on occasion.
If you believe someone is to blame for your injury, a Lafayette personal injury lawyer can help you make a strong case for compensation.
There are two categories of damages available under Louisiana law in personal injury cases: compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages include economic and non-economic damages; punitive damages intend to punish the defendant for reckless behavior. Pain and suffering is a type of non-economic damage meant to compensate you (the victim) for the physical, mental, and emotional pain …
When parts of a personal injury case hinges on others, many of our clients worry that witnesses, the negligent responsible party, and others will fail to provide accurate information, which could harm their case.
After a car accident, you can get a copy of your police report online by paying a small monetary fee to Louisiana State Police. A copy of your report can take up to a week to be delivered via email as a downloadable file. Depending on the readiness of your report, it can sometimes be …
Child safety on the road is a serious matter in Louisiana, and the state imposes strict laws about when a child must be in a car seat. The state also mandates the age and weight at which a child can graduate from a car seat. As a parent, if you were conscientious about car seat …
According to Louisiana law, if a driver is involved in a car accident and leaves the scene without taking responsibility for his actions or sharing specific information with you and local police, they are guilty of a hit and run. Of which, the at-fault driver will face financial penalties and fines from the state. In …
Maritime trade is one of the most essential elements of a healthy world economy, and protection of its workers is one reason that Laborde Earles established our Maritime Workers Scholarship. This year, the $2,500 award goes to Cynthia Olowu, who often goes by her Yoruba name Tenilola. Born and raised in Nigeria, Olowu’s first interaction …
According to CNBC, medical bills are the primary reason why people file for bankruptcy.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently alerted users of CPAP machines of a voluntary recall by the machine’s manufacturer. This recall includes specific CPAP machine models and may entitle end-users to financial compensation. If your device is damaged and is part of the recall, we can help you prepare an individual or group case …
Many people often use the terms bodily injury and personal injury interchangeably, but they have different meanings. Bodily injuries involve any type of physical harm or injury that a person suffers. In contrast, personal injuries can include all types of damages that a person sustains in an accident. As a result, when determining bodily injury …
The website of Uber Technologies, Inc. describes the rideshare service as “the best way to get around” and stresses the importance of finding “a reliable ride to a safe destination.”
A personal injury lawyer is your best line of defense when you are wrongfully injured due to the willful ignorance, incompetence, clumsiness, or disregard of another individual.
Most motor vehicle collisions seemingly occur out of nowhere, and even minor car accidents can be traumatic for the motorists and passengers involved.
Car accidents are often associated with brain injuries, broken bones, and paralysis, but the emotional trauma of a serious collision can be just as arduous as the physical wounds.
Truck accident settlements and verdicts vary depending on the nature of the accident, the involvement of multiple parties, state-specific laws, and other factors. If you are suffering from losses caused by a truck accident, you can pursue a fair settlement. If this sounds like you or a family member, then our lawyers can defend your …
Just about any type of product can have a dangerous defect. If you were injured by a defective product, you may have grounds for a claim against multiple parties.
Worker’s compensation provides benefits for injured workers. Under Louisiana’s workers’ compensation laws (RS 23:1020.1), this program: Provides temporary and permanent disability for injured or sick employees hurt at work Pays the medical expenses and care costs of covered workers Helps workers return to the workforce when possible As a part of receiving these benefits, the …
Louisiana is a pure comparative negligence state, which means that after most car accidents, the damages will be paid by the driver(s) who caused the crash based on their percentage of fault.
