If you’ve been hurt in a car accident and your doctor refuses to treat your injuries, you’re not alone. As a Louisiana car accident lawyer, I know many people in Louisiana face this problem. It can feel frustrating and confusing, especially when you’re in pain and need help. Doctors may refuse to treat accident injuries …
How To Negotiate a Personal Injury Settlement
Negotiating your own personal injury settlement can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re recovering from an accident. Insurance companies often start with low offers, hoping you’ll accept less than you deserve. But with the right approach, you can push back and work toward a fair settlement. As a Louisiana personal injury lawyer, here’s my advice on …
What To Wear To Court
For court, you want to look responsible and mature.As a Louisiana personal injury lawyer, I know your appearance is the first impression that the judge and jury will receive of you.The best course of action is to dress like you are going to work in a professional business environment or to church.But, what exactly does …
What to expect when you hire a Metairie Personal Injury Lawyer
When someone hires us as their Metairie personal injury lawyer after an accident, we want them to know what they should expect of us. And, what exactly we expect of them. A strong attorney-client relationship is essential to successfully navigate a case against an insurance company. Every case will be stressful (some more than others) …
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 specific motorcycle laws designed to keep riders safe and protect everyone on the road. As a Louisiana motorcycle accident lawyer, here are the three key things I think every motorcyclist …
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 have suffered a traumatic brain injury, this scenario is all too real. Such injuries often come with overwhelming medical bills, ongoing treatment, and uncertainty about the future. If this sounds …
Top 10 Questions to Ask The Insurance Adjuster in Louisiana
There are so many things to deal with after a car accident. One thing that many people are rightfully worried about is talking to the insurance adjuster. They will have many questions for you. But as a Louisiana personal injury lawyer, I know it is important that you know to ask them questions as well. …
Questions To Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
You have decided that you need a Louisiana personal injury lawyer. This was a big decision, and one I congratulate you on making. There is a lot of noise out there about considerations in hiring an attorney. Here are the questions I think are important before you make your decision (in no particular order): Will …
How to Help Your Louisiana Personal Injury Claim
One day, as I was finishing up coaching a soccer game for my son in Paradis, LA, I was approached by another parent – Let’s call her Meg.I greeted Meg warmly as I usually do with most parents. I was very proud of her son that morning as he had made great strides in learning …
5 Huge Injury Law Myths
From becoming filthy rich to losing everything, injury law myths are some of the biggest. Even worse, most of them come from lawyers that will tell you whatever you want to hear, just to get you interested. Today, we are going over 5 HUGE injury law myths. MYTH #1: You will be able to retire …
What Not to Say at the Doctor’s Office
A warning from Louisiana personal injury lawyer, Loyd J Bourgeois. At the doctor’s office: Doctor (or Nurse): How are you feeling today? You: I’m doing okay OR I’m feeling fine This brief exchange happens at just about every doctor’s office visit and sets the stage for an unhelpful medical record. Without thinking, you respond in …
Seven Deadly Sins That Can Destroy Your Legitimate Louisiana Personal Injury Claim
Experience as a Louisiana personal injury lawyer has taught me many injury victims unknowingly make huge mistakes that can have a significant impact on their ability to recover. I discuss the mistakes here so that you do not make them. I call them the 7 Deadly Sins of Injury Victims. Waiting days or weeks to …