You may have heard most personal injury cases end with a settlement agreement, but do you know what a settlement agreement means? Below, we discuss what you need to know about personal injury settlement agreements, including how they are negotiated and what happens after both parties sign them. If you were injured by another’s negligence,... Read more
It is possible for the victim of a car crash to also be partially at fault. There are a variety of negligent actions that could make a victim partially to blame for what happened. However, there are also invalid reasons for assigning fault to the victim of a crash. Insurance companies may try to mislead... Read more
Louisiana has various laws governing the right of way in different situations. Violating these laws is not only illegal, but also dangerous, as these laws exist to help lower the risk of a crash that could result in injuries or even death. When crashes occur, one of the first questions that may be asked is:... Read more
Most car crashes are caused by the negligence of one or more drivers. As Louisiana is a tort or fault state, the party or parties who were negligent are liable for damages from the crash. This sounds simple enough, but each accident is different and there are many factors that could make things more complicated.... Read more
There are many car crash injuries that can make everyday life much more difficult, but hand and wrist injuries do not get as much attention as things like traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage. We use our hands for countless tasks each day, and an injury that causes pain or limits mobility can be... Read more
One of the reasons slipping and falling can be so dangerous is that it is completely unexpected. When victims are unable to break a fall with their hands or arms or they crash into someone on the way down, they could suffer serious head injuries, including concussions, hematomas, skull fractures or closed head injuries. Below,... Read more
Even though some injuries may require ongoing or even lifelong treatment, there comes a point after the injury when healing stops and is unlikely to continue. In other words, the injury has stabilized as much as it is likely to, even if the victim continues to receive treatment. This point in the treatment process is... Read more
Staging a car accident could soon become a serious crime in Louisiana. In 2021, the Louisiana House passed a bill that would penalize staging an accident with five years in prison, a $5,000 fine or both. The vote on the bill was 100-0. Victims of these accidents may feel like this has been a long... Read more
No two car crashes are the same, which means no two car crash claims are the same. Even if two victims have similar injuries, one victim may recover quicker than another. Some people do not respond as well to treatment as others. The severity of the victim’s injuries is another factor that affects the length... Read more
The goal of filing a car insurance claim is to recover compensation for damages, particularly medical expenses for treating the victim’s injuries. Unfortunately, victims may not see any compensation for months after the crash, and hospitals and other medical providers do not want to wait for payment for the services they provide. Many people do... Read more
