The main difference between a lawsuit and a trial is timing and purpose. A lawsuit begins when a legal complaint is filed to start a case. A trial occurs later, only if the case doesn’t settle, and involves presenting evidence in court for a final decision. Most cases settle before reaching trial due to cost, …
In some car crashes or auto accidents, determining who was at fault is easy. But sometimes in a Louisiana car accident, two or more drivers share responsibility. In those cases, an injured driver may ask: “Can I get compensation if the accident was partly my fault?” As a Louisiana car accident lawyer, I get calls …
If you’re self-employed and you suffer an accident because someone else was at fault, you can claim lost income in Louisiana. The challenge is higher because you don’t have a traditional paycheck, but with the right documentation and legal support from the Louisiana personal injury attorneys of LJBLegal you stand a much better chance of recovering …
If you’ve been hurt in Louisiana and you’re wondering, “Are personal injury settlements taxable in Louisiana?”, the short answer is no for most cases, but there are important exceptions. The Louisiana personal injury lawyers at LJBLegal understand how stressful this can be. You deserve to know how much of your settlement you might keep and how …
If you’re dealing with an injury and have a claim against a negligent party, you might ask yourself: “Can I go back to my job while my personal injury case is happening?” The short answer is: Yes. But only if you follow your doctor’s orders and keep your Louisiana personal injury attorneys at LJBLegal in the …
A slip and fall in a Louisiana store can be confusing and painful. In the moments after a fall, your first concern is your health, but another key piece of evidence may already exist: the store’s surveillance video. This footage can show exactly how the fall happened and help prove who was responsible. Under Louisiana …
Do I Have to Pay Medical Bills Out of My Personal Injury Settlement? Yes, valid medical bills are typically deducted from your injury settlement. This includes insurance reimbursements, provider liens, and unpaid bills. An experienced Louisiana personal injury attorney can negotiate reductions and ensure only legitimate costs are paid, maximizing what you keep after your …
If you were hurt in Louisiana, you may hear the term Maximum Medical Improvement, or MMI. This medical milestone can shape your personal injury claim and the value of your settlement. As a Louisiana personal injury lawyer, I help my clients understand what MMI means, how it is set, and why timing matters to protect …
If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property in Louisiana, you may be unsure about what to do next. Many people ask, “How can I prove negligence in my slip and fall case?” The answer lies in gathering the right proof and having the right support. The Louisiana slip and fall attorneys of LJBLegal …
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 …
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 who owned, leased, managed, or maintained the property, who controlled the area where the fall occurred, and whether they failed to keep it …
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 …
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