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Wrongful Death Prescription |
| 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. |
| Date: 2008-03-25 15:25:30 - Added by: Guest |
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Prescription in Medical Malpractice Cases |
| Most of the cases I turn down are medical malpractice cases that are brought too late, or "prescribed." To make a claim for malpractice, the general rule is that you have 1 year to file the claim. But, the law lets you file a claim up to a maximum of 3 years later - if you did not know that malpractice occurred. |
| Date: 2008-03-25 15:24:15 - Added by: Guest |
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Un-insured Motorist |
| 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. |
| Date: 2008-03-25 15:22:43 - Added by: Guest |
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Un-Insured or Under Insured Motorist |
| 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. |
| Date: 2008-03-25 15:21:27 - Added by: Guest |
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The Waiving Driver |
| 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. |
| Date: 2008-03-25 15:20:26 - Added by: Guest |
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Wrongful Death |
| When a family experiences the tragic loss of a loved one in an accident, they often turn to the courts for compensation in a "Wrongful Death Case." |
| Date: 2008-03-25 15:18:22 - Added by: Guest |
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