It doesn't matter how many years someone had before they died or how much time the family had to prepare for their loss, losing a cherished loved one is inevitably a catalyst for profound grief. The death of a family member often also leads to financial complications...
Personal Injury
The link between acute orthopedic injuries and mental health
If you’ve suffered broken bones or torn ligaments in a car crash or other type of accident, you expect to be in pain, require medical treatment (perhaps even surgery) and have limited mobility for a period of time. You may even be looking at long-term or permanent...
What damages can you claim in a personal injury lawsuit?
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...
2 mistakes that can potentially ruin your personal injury claim
No one leaves home looking for an accident. Unfortunately, thousands of car accidents happen every day. If you are involved in a car accident that was not your fault, Louisiana negligence laws allow you to hold the liable party financially responsible for the...
How long do you have to file an injury claim in Louisiana?
From car wrecks to cycling accidents and slips and falls, accidents happen when they are least expected. If you are hurt in an accident that is not your fault, you need to file a personal injury lawsuit against the liable party so you can recover compensation for your...
When is a family member’s passing actually a wrongful death?
Anytime someone close to you dies, it definitely feels wrong. Some people will struggle to accept the reality of their loss, experiencing first denial and, then, profound depression after an unexpected death. Even those who recognize the reality of the situation may...
Boating this weekend? Watch out for drunk drivers
Although it’s normal to watch out for drunk drivers on the roads, you may not be as familiar with the risk of being hit by a drunk boater. Drinking alcohol on the water isn’t always treated the same as it would be in a land vehicle, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t...
Louisiana boating safety: an ever-present and unflagging concern
Louisiana is tied closely to water. It literally takes no more than a second's scanning of a state map for any viewer to see that the state is replete with rivers, lakes (both freshwater and saltwater), bayous and other bodies of water. And, of course, Louisiana's...
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...