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Winter Weather Driving Tips in South Louisiana

In South Louisiana, we rarely have to worry about winter weather. However, that's about to change for the next few days. The forecast predicts a...

Understanding Car Crashes in Louisiana: Causes, Types, and Legal Considerations

One Crash Can Change Everything—Know Your Rights Car crashes can turn your life upside down. Knowing your rights and what to do next is key...

What You Should and Shouldn’t Say to the Police After a Car Accident

It’s natural to feel shaken up, but I know as a Louisiana car accident lawyer knowing what to say, and what to avoid, can help protect your...

What NOT TO DO in Your Rear-End Accident Case in Louisiana

Allison, a mother of two, was on her way to pick up her 10-year-old son Henry from baseball practice. She stopped at a stop sign...

Insurer Denies Physical Disability Claimin It’s a Mental Disability

As a Louisiana long-term disability lawyer, I have seen denial letters where individuals with a physical disability are said to have a mental disability by...

5 Things You Should Never Say About Your Fibromyalgia When Filing for Disability

Fibromyalgia is an often disabling medical condition that is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain along with fatigue, sleep, cognitive and memory issues, depression, and sometimes...

South Louisiana Social Security Offices

The Social Security Administration is a large, bureaucratic entity that holds the fate of your disability benefits in its (metaphorical) hands — but in reality,...

Applying for SSDI and Unemployment

As the jobs picture in many parts of Louisiana continues to be depressed, many of my clients are filing for disability but have also applied...

Louisiana Motorcycle Laws: 5 Things to Know Before Hitting the Road on Your Bike

Riding a motorcycle in Louisiana offers freedom and adventure, but it’s important to know the rules of the road before you head out. Louisiana has...

Changes to Neurological Listings May Simplify Application Process, But Still Require Strong Evidence

The Social Security Administration has issued its first updated rules since 1985 for evaluating neurological conditions under Listing 11.00, including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and Huntington’s...

A Guide to Insurance Damage Estimates: Xactimate, Replacement Costs, Actual Cash Value, and Depreciation

As a Louisiana hurricane insurance claim lawyer, I know as you receive your adjustments from your insurance company, you wonder "Where did they get these...

How GCS Scores Influence Compensation for Brain Injury Victims in Louisiana

Waking up in a hospital bed with no memory of how you got there is a frightening and life-changing experience. For many in Louisiana who...