What Money Damages Can be Awarded in Personal Injury Lawsuits?
The law defines damages as monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff by a court of law in a civil action. Judges and juries can award damages in cases of negligence, if they also find a person or organization is liable for the harm ...
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Pedestrian Accidents
Bicycle Accidents In Louisiana
Bicycle accidents increase as bicycle riding increases. Gas is $4.42/ gallon and prices keep climbing. They show no signs of stopping. Instead of driving to work, you might think about riding your bike. Saving money on gas, fresh air, and exercise are great benefits. But there are risks that come ...
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WHAT’S MY PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT WORTH?
Lawyers and adjusters help decide the settlement value of a personal injury lawsuit based on analysis of the facts and law.
Many factors impact the value of personal injury claims. Insurance companies evaluate the details of each claim when deciding how much to pay. Adjusters and lawyers perform ...
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How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
Determining how much your personal injury case is worth depends on many factors. However, I will focus on some of the basics that are often applied to decide how much money should be paid to fairly compensate for a personal injury. This is not an exact science. Many insurance companies and ...
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PRESCRIPTION IS NOT WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
The most important decision our clients make often occurs before we’ve ever met them. It is to determine when they seek out legal counsel on an issue of harm. Whether a person decides to call an attorney may seem like the first of many steps in vindicating their rights — and it is — but waiting too ...
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Pedestrian Accidents and Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions. It is also one of the leading causes of motor vehicles striking pedestrians.
Types of Distracted Driving
Drivers may be distracted due to any number of things including the following:
Use of smartphones or other ...
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