When faced with the aftermath of an auto accident resulting in soft tissue injuries, understanding the potential compensation can be pivotal. In New Orleans, where such injuries often fall under the broader umbrella of personal injury claims, navigating through the complex legal landscapes can be daunting without the right guidance from a skilled personal injury […]
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Filing a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana begins with seeking immediate medical attention for your injuries. This crucial step not only ensures your health but also provides a foundation for your legal claim. Medical records from this early stage serve as vital evidence in substantiating the extent and impact of your injuries in your lawsuit.
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Drivers entering a road or highway from a driveway, parking lot, private property, etc. have a duty to yield the right-of-way to traffic in transit on the road or highway that they are entering. The rule is expressed in Louisiana Revised Statute 32:124, which states: The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross
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In Louisiana, a following motorist is presumed to be at fault for rear-ending another vehicle. See La. R.S. 32:81. After the car accident, the driver that rear-ended the other vehicle has to fight an uphill battle to prove that the accident was not his fault. Thus, it is imperative that drivers maintain a safe distance
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Yes, but the lawsuit would name the child’s mother or father as the defendant on behalf of the minor child. Louisiana law allows claims for the negligent acts of minors against the minors’ parents. For instance, if you were in a car accident caused by a driver under the age of eighteen (18), you could
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Rear-end collisions are a common type of auto accident. In most cases, the driver that rear-ends a vehicle is presumed to be at fault for the auto accident. This rule is established by La. R.S. 32:81. The vehicle whose front bumper hits the rear bumper of another vehicle is usually at fault for an auto
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If you were recently injured in an automobile collision or slip and fall accident, you may be wondering: How much is my case worth? Who is responsible for my damages? In a previous video, I discussed who is responsible for paying damages after an auto wreck or other personal injury accident. This article will discuss how
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In a previous article, I described how past and future lost wages are proven in personal injury claims. This article will discuss how to prove and win money awards for pain and suffering in Louisiana injury cases. Pain and suffering is a non-pecuniary damage, which means that it is not subject to calculation like pecuniary
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If you have been injured in someone’s home, you may make a claim against the home’s insurance policy. The owner of the home is referred to as the “insured” in a homeowners policy. A typical homeowners insurance policy provides liability coverage to the insured when someone not living with the insured is injured on the
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Doctors typically refer to maximum medical improvement or MMI as the goal of treatment. When a patient reaches MMI after an accident, it means that the patient has reached a plateau in recovery and that medical treatment cannot improve his or her condition any better than it is at that time. For example, if a
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