Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, leaving victims with injuries, medical expenses, and emotional distress. If you've been involved in a car accident in Louisiana and are considering pursuing a personal injury case, it's crucial to understand the statute of...
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MRI in Personal Injury Cases: Unveiling the Hidden Truth
Yesterday I was talking to a client and we discussed how her treatment was progressing. While she was feeling a little relief thanks to the physical therapy, the doctor order an MRI. She was asking me what an MRI was, why it was needed and how it was different that...
What happens after a crash caused by someone without insurance?
The law in Louisiana treats driving as a privilege, not a right. Would-be drivers need to comply with state laws if they hope to lawfully operate a motor vehicle on public roads. Every driver needs proper licensing and also vehicle registration. To register a vehicle,...
Why Medical Records are so important to your personal injury case
If you've been involved in a car accident, you already know how overwhelming the aftermath can be. Amidst the chaos, it's easy to underestimate the importance of medical records when pursuing a personal injury claim. At our firm we make sure our clients are...
After a Car Accident: Your Essential Checklist
BAM! Oh no! You've just been hit from behind driving on Carrolton Avenue in Orleans Parish. What do you do next? Car accidents are unexpected and often leave individuals overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take next. As a personal injury attorney with years of...
When a car accident leads to brain injuries
Car accidents can cause severe injuries to a person, with brain damage being among the most devastating types. While some brain injuries are immediately apparent, others may not become noticeable for several hours or even days following the accident. If you’ve been...
How a Car Accident Attorney Can Be Your Ally Against Insurance Companies
My daughter asked me this morning over breakfast "what do you do?" I replied as I normally do "I'm a lawyer...I help people." She said "yeah...but how?" Which got me to thinking...how exactly do I help my clients? I started thinking from my client's perspective....
Navigating Car Accident Claims: Understanding the Role of an Insurance Adjuster – Insights from a Louisiana Personal Injury Attorney
If you tried to fight the insurance company before hiring an attorney you might be dealing with an insurance adjuster. People call our law firm up saying "Suzy Q. is my insurance adjuster and she won't give me the money I need to get my car fixed or to pay my medical...
Why are rural roads so risky?
If you’re driving on a rural road, you statistically have a greater chance of being involved in a fatal accident than on a city road. These chances aren’t even entirely up to you. You can drive safely, but you could still be hit by another negligent driver. Statistics...
Child Passenger Safety Week: Protecting Precious Lives on the Road – Advice from a Personal Injury Attorney
Right now I have two children...Lucy is 5 and Thomas is 2. Both are in car seats. At least 4 times a day I'm buckling or unbuckling a child from a car seat. it's super annoying and I've pinched by finger more times than I'd like to admit. But at the end of the day...