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Do I have to pay a fee to my attorney for property damage in auto accident cases?

car accidents, Property Damage

Most personal injury attorneys will not charge a client to handle the property damage portion of the client’s claim in auto accident cases involving personal injury.  This is because the attorneys are satisfied with collecting a fee on the injury portion of the claim only. Most attorneys charge 33% of the amount recovered for personal […]

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Louisiana Bicycle Accident Insurance Claims for Injuries and Property Damage

accident investigation, legal tips, medical treatment

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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Wrist Pain

Proving and Calculating Pain and Suffering in Louisiana Personal Injury Cases

personal injury, Quantum, tort and personal injury law

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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Calling the Police After an Eastbank or Westbank Car Accident

accident investigation, car accidents, Liability / Fault

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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Phantom Vehicles or Miss and Runs, and Louisiana’s UM Law: La. R.S. 22:1295

Louisiana law, Property Damage, UM insurance coverage

Louisiana’s uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) law is contained in La. R.S. 22:1295.  UM coverage can be utilized to pay damages when a person is injured in a car accident caused by an uninsured or underinsured driver.  But what happens when the offending driver flees the scene after the accident? In such a case, the fleeing vehicle

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Auto Incident Report

How to Obtain Crash Reports/Police Reports after a Louisiana Automobile Accident

accident investigation

When the shock subsides after an automobile accident, many accident victims’ attention turns to fixing their property damage.  In order to do this, insurance claims need to be made.  Police reports are valuable sources of information necessary to make insurance claims and are used by insurance companies to determine what party caused an accident. Thus,

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Lawyer Don’s Next Speaking Engagement is November 16 and 17, 2017 for the National Business Institute’s “Auto Injury Litigation: The Ultimate Guide” Seminar

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Lawyer Donald D’Aunoy Jr. will speak at the National Business Institute’s Auto Injury Litigation: The Ultimate Guide seminar, which will be held on November 16 and 17, 2017 at the Pan American Conference and Media Center, 601 Poydras Street, 11th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70170.  Click here to register. Mr. D’Aunoy will teach two courses. 

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How to Start a UM Claim after a Louisiana Car Accident

accident investigation, car accidents, UM insurance coverage

To repair damages after automobile accidents, insurance claims should be started. If the other driver was at fault, a claim against that driver’s insurance carrier can be started for property damage and personal injuries. However, you may want to start a claim against your own insurance company for UM benefits. I have written a separate

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Recorded Statements after Accidents

accident investigation, car accidents, Liability / Fault, personal injury

Clients often ask me: “Do I have to give a recorded statement after an accident?” The answer is: No, Louisiana personal injury victims are not obligated to give recorded statements after an accident to insurance companies. However, if an accident victim has consulted and retained a personal injury attorney, who has counseled the victim and

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