You don’t always need a Louisiana personal injury lawyer, but it’s wise when injuries aren’t minimal, liability is unclear, or insurance is uncooperative. If the case is simple, with clear fault and minor damage, you may be able to handle it yourself. Otherwise, legal expertise can help you maximize your recovery. Do I Need To …
What Is Comparative Fault? Comparative fault is a legal rule that determines how much money someone can recover after an accident when more than one person shares blame. Instead of one driver being completely responsible, the law divides fault between everyone involved based on their actions. In Louisiana, this means if you’re hurt in a …
I’m Louisiana personal injury lawyer Loyd Bourgeois. Here to answer a frequently asked question that we get here in our office. “Who pays the medical bills after you’ve been injured in an auto accident?” Often times, this is the most pressing question we get from clients. They’re facing medical treatment and bills. They don’t know …
I am Louisiana personal injury lawyer Loyd Bourgeois and today we are going to talk about recorded statements. You have been in an accident, chances are you already got a call from an adjuster asking you to give them a recorded statement. We often get calls from clients and potential clients asking us whether or …
No. Under no circumstances should you be with the property damage adjuster when they take pictures of your vehicle. It is important to remember that these insurance adjusters work for the other side. They are not there to help you. As a Louisiana personal injury lawyer, I know firsthand, they are trying to pay as …
When you are seriously injured in a car crash or industrial incident, and you have to file a lawsuit, you will probably have to give a deposition at some point. What is a deposition? How do you prepare for a deposition? What should be on the lookout for in your deposition?Your Louisiana personal injury lawyer …
There is no simple formula or magic trick to figuring out how much your injury case is worth. If things were that simple both sides would always agree on the value of a case, injured accident victims would not need to hire a Louisiana personal injury lawyer, and there would be much fewer lawyers.The truth …
Motorcyclists often wonder if lane splitting, riding between lanes of slow or stopped traffic, is allowed in Louisiana. While it may seem like a quick way to beat traffic, it’s important to know what the law says to avoid fines or accidents. Under Louisiana Revised Statutes § 32:191.1, motorcycles must stay within their lane and may …
You were hurt in a Louisiana car wreck. You missed work. Maybe you had surgery. Now, the other driver’s insurance company is offering you a settlement for the full amount of their policy. It sounds final. They call it “policy limits.” So you’re wondering: Do I really need a lawyer if I’m already getting the …
Most serious personal injury cases come down to the witnesses. As a Louisiana personal injury lawyer, I can tell you, witnesses can be either fact witnesses or expert witnesses. A fact witness is someone who has personal knowledge of the specific facts at issue. This may be someone who actually saw the accident – an …
How Much is a Torn ACL Worth? Like all other injuries, there is no set standard amount when it comes to an injured ACL. The amount of your settlement will depend on the severity of your injury and the events that led to you being injured. A Louisiana personal injury lawyer will work with your …
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