In Louisiana, we have a very short time limit of only 1 year in which to file a wrongful death claim due to an accident. In most cases, if you fail to file the proper papers by the 1st anniversary date of the accident, you lose all your rights forever, no matter what. In Louisiana, that time limit is called "Prescription," and it's equivalent to the term "Statute of Limitations" used in other states. [More] [Less]
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18 Wheeler Accident
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 prese...
Aggravation Injuries
Well, what happens when you were already suffering from an injury when someone's negligence injures the same part of your body again?
Automobile Accident Tips
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.
Drunk Driving
Here's an interesting email I received from Jonette in New Orleans: She was injured in an car accident when another driver ran a stop sign. Sounds simple, right? But Jonette was drunk at the time. Eve...
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Legal Presumption
A Legal Presumption is defined by the La. Code of Evidence. Simply stated, it's a fact that the judge or jury in a case must find to be true unless the other party can show otherwise.
Multiple Car Pile-up
When there's a chain reaction of rear end collisions with 3 or more cars, the only person who can easily prove that he's free from fault is the first person in the line. But is the last car in line at...
No Play, No Pay Statute
A client by the name of Jacob called me the other day with some bad news. He was injured in a car accident a few months back. Fortunately, he recovered from his injuries, but he had medical bills and ...
Can a passenger sue the driver...
Can a passenger in a car sue the driver of that car for damages if she is injured in an accident?
Personal Injury
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.