Topic: New Orleans lawyer
Accidental Poisoning Or Overdose Injury
Poisoning Is The Leading Cause of Accidental Deaths When people think of accidental deaths they usually imagine car accidents or drowning, however, poisoning is more common than both of those. According to a study by […]
Read MoreDo I Really Need a Lawyer For A Rental Car Accident?
Getting into any kind of car accident is frightening, but crashing a car that isn’t your own can be even scarier. A renter is supposed to return the car to the rental company in the […]
Read MoreWill A Personal Injury Settlement Affect My Louisiana Taxes?
With tax season upon us you might be wondering if your personal injury settlement is going to be taxed by the state of Louisiana or the federal government. It’s safe to say nobody likes doing […]
Read MoreOh-NOLA! Streetcar Crashes In New Orleans
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority operates several rail systems, including the historic green Saint Charles Avenue Streetcar nestled in the oaks, the downtown Canal Street and Riverfront streetcars, and the shiny new Rampart Streetcar. […]
Read MoreDeserted Streets Are Full Of Risk In Pandemic
With fewer drivers on the streets during the pandemic it may be tempting to take more risks like speeding or not wearing a seatbelt. You might even think a seatbelt is not necessary when driving […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 and the Courts: What You Need to Know About Warrants, Court Closures and Court Dates
Courts throughout Louisiana remain closed, except for conducting bond settings and other limited hearings for incarcerated defendants. What does this mean for you if you have a court appearance set during the closure? What if […]
Read MoreBloom Legal Now Offering Face-to-face Video Consultations With a Lawyer
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued a stay-at home order and quarantine. Only essential services, like grocery stores and pharmacies, are to remain open. At Bloom Legal, we see […]
Read MoreBloom Legal Remains Open Through the COVID-19 Quarantine
Earlier this week, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a statewide stay-at-home order for Louisiana. All residents are to stay in their homes as much as possible. They should only leave for quality of life reasons […]
Read MoreCelebrities Arrested For Marijuana Possession
Celebrities: beneath all the glamor and bankroll, they’re just like everyone else. Right? I don’t know. Probably not. But what I’m trying to say is sometimes they like to relax with a few tokes of […]
Read MoreWhat Are Non-Economic Damages In a Personal Injury Claim?
In personal injury cases, you may seek compensation for damages done to you due to the negligence or wrongdoing of a person or group. Compensation may be sought for damages incurred in a car accident, […]
Read MoreWhat Are Some Common DWI Defenses?
At Bloom Legal, we have been helping clients fight DWI charges for a decade and a half. We understand that everyone makes mistakes, and we don’t think any person’s livelihood or wellbeing should be threatened […]
Read MoreInjured In a Hotel and Other Mardi Gras Accidents
The most recent data, per NOLA.com, shows that the New Orleans area boasts nearly 40,000 hotel rooms. Whoa. I’m not going to lie, before I looked up that stat I knew it would be high, […]
Read MoreHow Does a Bail Bondsman Work?
Getting someone out of jail can be an expensive affair. Most people don’t have thousands of dollars just sitting around, ready to fork over when a loved one has been arrested. In many cases, people […]
Read MoreWhat Is Unique About Louisiana Law?
Did you know that the Law of Louisiana is unique from all other state laws in the US? It’s true! That’s because whereas the other 49 states base their interpretation of the law on what […]
Read MoreDon’t Touch the Horses & Other Tips for Visiting New Orleans
New Orleans is a premiere destination for tourists from all over the world. People come to the Big Easy for the culture, food, music, and party atmosphere. New Orleans has a reputation for being a […]
Read MorePresident Trump Claimed Kavanaugh Was Innocent Until Proven Guilty — Was He?
Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice last Monday following a highly publicized confirmation hearing. Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual assault by three women. On October 6, the Supreme Court voted […]
Read MoreFour of the Craziest Celebrity Arrests
Ah, lifestyles of the rich and the famous. The glitz, the glamor, the… crime? Check out our list below of four of the most outlandish celebrity arrests. 1. Matthew McConaughey Before he was an Oscar-winning […]
Read MoreBlack People In Louisiana Almost Three Times More Likely Than Whites To Be Arrested For Marijuana Possession
According to a new report, black people are almost three times more likely than white people to be arrested for marijuana possession in Louisiana. The data comes from a report published last Tuesday, September 18, […]
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