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Personal Injury
Filing a Lawsuit if You Already Accepted a Settlement
Many personal injury claims end when both parties agree to settle. For example, in a car accident case, the victim often agrees to a settlement with an insurance company.The settlement basically ends the case. However, you may later discover other damages you were...
Pre-Existing Conditions and Personal Injury Claims
There is high probability that an accident can further aggravate and cause harm to your pre-existing condition. Unfortunately, most insurance companies do not have this in mind when determining the value of damages. Insurance companies frequently try to use a...
Timeline of Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you have been injured in an accident caused by another person's negligence, you may be considering filing a personal injury lawsuit. Though every case is unique, there are some core elements that will likely be involved. Below, we outline the process for you so...
When to Consider Hiring a Qualified Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have recently been in an accident and suffered an injury, you may be wondering whether you should take legal action to obtain compensation for your injuries. You should strongly consider seeking legal representation if you want to take action, particularly if...
Can Social Media Affect My Personal Injury Claim?
Social media can be a useful and entertaining platform to share ideas and personal details about your life. However, you should be careful about the content you post on social media if you are pursuing compensation after an accident.Insurance companies can use the...
5 Tips for Negotiating with an Insurance Company
If you are injured by another party's negligence, it may be necessary to file a personal injury claim to receive compensation from the at-fault party.However, insurance companies are notorious for paying accident victims less compensation than they deserve. This may...
Proving Fault in a Slip and Fall Personal Injury Claim
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else's property, you may have a claim against the owner if his or her negligence caused your accident. For example, if the owner failed to clean up the spill you slipped on, he or she could potentially be held...
Can I File a Louisiana Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
A wrongful death arises when a person's death is the result of another's negligent, reckless or intentional actions. When this occurs, the victim's surviving dependents may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party to receive...
7 Steps When Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you sustain an injury caused by another person's negligence, a personal injury lawsuit may be an option that allows you to pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Depending on the severity of your injuries and other factors,...
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Our team of dedicated Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi attorneys represent injured persons throughout Louisiana, including Alexandria, Opelousas, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Houma-Thibodeaux, New Orleans, Shreveport, Monroe, and throughout Mississippi and areas of Texas including Orange, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston and the other metro areas.