A one-year medical payments settlement can leave you paying future bills yourself unless you have finished treatment and your condition is stable and predictable. Recently as Louisiana car accident lawyers, we have been seeing these offers more and more. The insurance quickly offers a low settlement of a few thousand dollars, but assures you they …
If you were hurt in a car crash, slip and fall, or any other type of accident, the insurance company might ask you to sign a medical release form. It may seem like a normal request, but signing it without help could hurt your case and cost you money. If you’ve been injured and receive …
A car accident can change your life in a moment, especially when it causes a serious eye injury. Losing part or all of your vision affects your health, daily life, work, and independence. If you are facing vision problems after a crash, you may feel overwhelmed. Knowing how compensation works in Louisiana helps you understand …
Does the Location of Your Accident Impact Your Louisiana Injury Claim? Yes. Location matters. It dictates the courts, evidence availability (like cameras or witnesses), fault assessment, injury severity, and deadlines. Accidents on private property involve more investigative work. Claims must follow applicable Louisiana law and be filed where the accident occurred. If you’ve been hurt …
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident in Louisiana, you may be asking yourself: who can be held responsible for my slip and fall accident? Responsibility often depends on where the accident happened, who controlled the property, and whether they failed to keep the area safe. In many cases, multiple parties may …
If you were hurt after slipping or tripping on someone else’s property, you may be wondering, “Do I have a valid case?” Speaking with a Louisiana slip and fall lawyer can help you understand whether the property owner may be responsible and what steps you should take next. If your fall occurred on someone else’s …
Yes, your age absolutely affects a Louisiana personal injury settlement. Whether you are a child, working adult, or senior, your age influences key parts of your case like medical needs, recovery time, long-term impact, and how much your pain and suffering is worth. Younger victims often receive higher pain‑and‑suffering and future damages due to longer …
A sudden car accident can change your life in an instant, especially when facing a serious injury like a dislocated hip. Many victims are left grasping for answers regarding the financial implications of their injuries. Understanding the worth of a dislocated hip claim in Louisiana is crucial for anyone navigating this challenging situation. Injuries such …
In Louisiana, you can file a personal injury claim if your injury causes measurable losses like medical bills, lost income, or reduced quality of life, even if it is not catastrophic. If you were hurt in Louisiana, you might wonder whether your injury is “serious enough” to file a legal claim. This is a common …
Getting into a car accident is stressful, and it’s even harder if you don’t have insurance. If the other driver caused the crash, you might wonder if you can still get money for your injuries and vehicle damage. Louisiana has strict insurance laws, including the “No Pay, No Play” rule, which limits what uninsured drivers …
Can a Bystander Claim Emotional Distress in Louisiana? Yes, but only in very limited cases. Louisiana law does not generally allow emotional distress claims for people who were not directly harmed. However, under the LeJeune exception, a bystander may claim damages if they meet strict legal conditions. These include: The bystander had a close relationship …
If you’ve been in an accident in Louisiana, you may wonder how the legal process works. You’ve probably heard terms like “filing a claim” or “filing a lawsuit.” These are not the same, but they’re connected. The main difference between a claim and a lawsuit is that a claim is an informal request for compensation, …
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