You've heard me harp on this topic before: The importance of having Uninsured Motorist Coverage. There is no greater need for UM coverage than when you're injured in a hit and run accident.
You know, in car accident cases, one of the most common mistakes I see clients make is trying to save a couple of bucks on their car insurance by rejecting an important type of coverage called "Uninsured Motorist" or "UM" coverage.
We've all seen him: "The Waving Driver." That's the guy that waves you through an intersection when you can't see what's coming, or the lady that motions for you to turn or cross in front of her first, even though she has the right of way.
You need to know that in Louisiana, when you make a personal injury claim, you're entitled to 3 basic items of damages: Lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.
The most successful 18 wheeler accident cases I've handled were the ones where I was called and hired right after the collision happened. That's because I was able to advise my clients on how to preserve evidence to prove their case. I was able to make sure the police were called to investigate the scene, measure skid marks, take statements and assess the extent of the property damage. [More] [Less]
You need to know that in Louisiana, when you make a personal injury claim, you're entitled to 3 basic items of damages: Lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.