January 2023 - Simien & Simien, LLC

2 things you need to know before accepting a crash settlement

On Behalf of simien | January 23, 2023 | Insurance Matters

After a car crash, you may not work for weeks, maybe longer if your injuries are severe. You will also have a lot of expenses to cover all at once, ranging from the cost to tow your vehicle to a repair shop to the medical bills that keep coming in

What does “good faith and fair dealing” mean?

On Behalf of simien | January 20, 2023 | Insurance Matters

Insurance companies operating in Louisiana typically have to comply both with federal law and with Louisiana state laws regulating their industry. The regulations that apply to the insurance industry largely govern how they handle their policies, especially when someone makes a claim. After all, companies that provide insurance obviously make

Factors that increase truck driver fatigue

On Behalf of simien | January 18, 2023 | Trucking Accidents

Truck drivers provide a vital service across our country. They deliver the goods that stock the shelves in grocery stores and much more. Needless to say, this involves a lot of work. For the most part, truck drivers carry out their duties in a safe manner, but this isn’t always

Should you listen to music when you run?

On Behalf of simien | January 13, 2023 | Trucking Accidents

When people decide to go for a run for exercise, they often choose to listen to music. For those who simply want to cover a lot of distance, music is a way to make it less boring. For those who want to get faster and in better shape, music can

2 reasons people lose limbs or extremities in car crashes

On Behalf of simien | January 11, 2023 | Car Accidents

Loss or amputation of a limb is an extremely traumatic injury. The injury itself can cause life-threatening blood loss or put someone in shock, which is also very dangerous. Emergency trauma care is necessary, and someone could spend days, if not weeks, in the hospital. Individuals who experience a traumatic

What damages can you claim in a personal injury lawsuit?

On Behalf of simien | January 5, 2023 | Personal Injury

One of the first questions that usually comes up when someone looks into a personal injury lawsuit is how much their case is worth. The answer to this isn’t always easy to determine because there are several factors that come into the picture. The factors that are included in the

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