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6 Reasons Why A Personal Injury Lawyer Will Not Take Your Case

Accident victims often get frustrated because they are unable to find attorneys to take their cases.  However, these victims fail to realize that personal injury attorneys do not earn money from a case unless they recover a settlement or judgment.  Thus, attorneys will often reject accident cases when they feel a recovery cannot be made.  […]

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Money-bills

Can Louisiana personal injury lawyers loan money to clients?

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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Personal Injury Car Insurance Policy

Louisiana Lawsuits to Enforce UM Benefits: Venue, Proper Defendants, Bad Faith and Prescription

  An attorney or personal injury victim representing him or herself should keep several factors in mind when filing a lawsuit against an insurance company to enforce UM benefits. Venue A lawsuit against a UM carrier must be filed in a proper venue (parish).  A lawsuit against a UM carrier is to enforce rights under

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