A tort is a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to a civil legal liability. A Louisiana personal injury lawyer specializes in handling these types of cases.One example of a tort is a car crash. The other driver may not have intended to hit you but due to …
Subrogation is substituting one person or group for another for a debt or insurance claim, accompanied by transferring any associated rights and duties. Subrogation typically arises in property insurance claims and health insurance claims. Why Does My Health Insurance Want Money From My Settlement? Your health insurance (including Medicare/Medicaid) will want reimbursement for the money …
Broken legs are the most commonly reported fractures resulting from car, truck, or motorcycle accidents and occur when the legs come in contact with a hard surface such as a dashboard, car door, or pavement. As a Louisiana personal injury lawyer, I see cases like these all of the time. Treatment of these types of …
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 …
What is the Average Settlement for a Herniated Disc? The value of a herniated disc claim depends on injury severity, medical costs, life impact, and location. Median jury verdicts are around $75,000, with most awards under $100,000. For personalized guidance on your case, consult a Louisiana personal injury lawyer to understand potential compensation specific to …
What Is My Spinal Cord Injury Claim Worth? The spinal cord, protected by your vertebrae, is a delicate bundle of nerves that forms your central nervous system. It is one of your body’s most important structures and injury to the spinal cord can cause severe pain, paralysis, or death. In the United States, the leading …
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 …
Understanding Pain and Suffering In Louisiana personal injury cases, pain and suffering refers to the physical and emotional distress you experience after being hurt because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. It covers more than just the medical bills. Pain and suffering includes the physical pain, mental anguish, daily inconvenience, and other negative effects the …
Negligence simply means failing to take proper care. Louisiana negligence laws are there to protect you, your family, and your property from the carelessness of others. These laws hold the responsible party accountable when they fail to take proper care – like texting while driving, running a red light, speeding through a stop sign, etc.As …
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 …
If you’ve been in a car accident in Louisiana, you might be wondering: What is chiropractic care, and how can it help me recover? Chiropractic care focuses on treating injuries to the spine, joints, and muscles. It offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach to healing, which can be especially helpful when you’re dealing with pain and …
As a Louisiana car accident lawyer, I can confidently say, the short answer is NO! The medical literature shows no direct correlation between the amount of property damage in an accident and the type and severity of injuries received. A person in a minor fender bender with less than $500 damage can sustain severe injuries, …
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