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 few inches of snow, freezing then warming then refreezing temperatures, and the almost certain possibility of icy roads. Unfortunately, our area isn’t equipped with the infrastructure to handle these conditions, …
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 to protecting yourself. This guide from Louisiana car accident lawyer Loyd J. Bourgeois breaks down common causes of crashes, different types of collisions, and the legal steps you need to take after …
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 rights. It’s important to call the police after an accident. Even If it is minor. But it doesn’t stop with that phone call. When the police arrive at the scene of …
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 a few blocks before the field.Behind her at the stop sign was James, driving his work truck for ABC Telephone Co.As James approached the stop sign, his foot slipped off …
Facebook, Twitter (are we calling it X?), Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok – these are just a few of the social media sites most people use. These social media tools are pretty common today – I mean my grandmother has a Facebook and posts pretty frequently. Whatever you use – please keep this in mind as your …
After a car accident in Louisiana, you will end up having to handle some new people in your life. Two of those will be insurance adjusters – your own and the other driver’s. Additionally, you may be interested in contacting a Louisiana personal injury lawyer. Between the adjuster and a lawyer, you will first deal …
*NOTE* I wrote this blog post before the tragic drunk-driving crash that killed two bicyclists and injured 7 more in New Orleans on Endymion night. This new incident highlights another major problem on Louisiana roadways, drunk driving. It is unfortunately a common component of cases I see as a Louisiana personal injury lawyer. It has …
An elderly couple in Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania called their insurance company after a tree fell on their house. The adjuster showed up and “just wanted to help”, so began evaluating the loss and what happened next just takes the cake… Elderly couple suing police, Nationwide Insurance after hibiscus gets mistaken for marijuana-growing operation Briefly – …
When dealing with insurance companies after an accident, having a Louisiana personal injury lawyer by your side can make all the difference in ensuring you are treated fairly and compensated appropriately. Jamie, a relatively healthy 55-year-old, was driving her Honda on the way home from work one afternoon. George, driving a truck, failed to …
U.S. Highway 90 cuts straight through the heart of the west bank of St. Charles Parish. The highway is an inescapable daily reality for residents of Des Allemands, Paradis, Mozella, Boutte, and Luling, and natives of Hahnville, Ama, and Killona often find themselves as drivers or passengers on the heavily traveled roadway. To go along …
When it comes to dangerous cities for drivers – Baton Rouge and New Orleans rank 2nd and 6th to worst respectively in the nation according to the personal finance website NerdWallet. This is not good news for drivers, passengers, or bystanders in South Louisiana. The site used data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National …
As a Louisiana car accident lawyer, I field calls all the time from people who are unaware, confused, or misinformed about what type of insurance they have and what is covered. The don’t understand why something is not covered when they believed they had “full coverage.” What are the Different Types of Auto Insurance Coverage? …
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