The minimum auto liability limits in Louisiana as of 2019 are 15/30/25. That means that the most a person can recover for his or her bodily injury under a minimum liability policy is $15,000. The most a minimum liability policy will payout for a single car accident in bodily injury is $30,000 total no matter […]
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Most personal injury cases settle before trial because trial is risky, expensive and time consuming. Most parties prefer estimating the reasonable trial value of a case and settling for that amount. Instead of a judge or jury determining whether an accident victim deserves money for injuries, the parties (i.e., the injured victim and the alleged
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Yes, in certain circumstances, a Louisiana personal injury attorney can loan a client money. Advancing clients money in contingency fee accident cases, like car accident matters, is regulated by the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct, which are ethical rules that Louisiana lawyers must follow. A client must request an advance in writing. See Rule 1.8(e)(5)(v).
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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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Making a claim for damages after an automobile accident involving a bicycle is similar to making a claim for collisions involving two motor vehicles. First, in Louisiana you have one year after the accident to make a claim for personal injuries and damages to your bicycle caused by a vehicle’s negligent driver. Second, you will
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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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It is always a good idea to call the police after a car accident. Police serve an important role in the documentation process after an accident and help keep involved parties safe. Officers responding to automobile collisions will interview the involved parties. The interview process can give insurance companies and lawyers an idea about who
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In Louisiana, a common carrier by motor vehicle is defined essentially as a person in the business of transporting persons or property for compensation and available to the public generally. See CTS Enterprises, Inc. vs. Louisiana Public Service Commission, 540 So. 2d 275 (La. 1989). Thus, Uber vehicles and Lyft vehicles are considered common carriers.
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Clients often ask me: “How long will it take for my case to settle?” The answer is: It depends. I have written a previous article stating that a personal injury case should not be rushed. Most attorneys will work hard for their clients and want to obtain the best results. To do this, an attorney
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The statute of limitations is called prescription or the prescriptive period in Louisiana. The prescriptive period is the amount of time after an event that a person has to either file a lawsuit or settle a claim relating to the event. In personal injury cases, the triggering “event” is the accident causing injury. Louisiana’s statute
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