Topic: New Orleans
New Orleans Car Accident Guide
Navigate the complexities of a New Orleans car accident with our comprehensive guide, offering crucial steps for safety and protection.
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 MoreThree of the Weirdest Personal Injury Claims and Lawsuits
When one is injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another, the injured party has legal recourse to seek compensation. Compensation can cover medical costs, loss of wages, loss of quality of life, damage […]
Read MoreNew Orleans Police Are Conducting “Informational” Checkpoints, But Is It a Violation of Our Rights?
In the midst of COVID-19, the NOPD has begun conducting checkpoints around New Orleans. Cops are gathering at major intersections, along streets like Broad and Claiborne, and approached vehicles that got stopped at red lights. […]
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 MoreCould There Be Criminal Charges In Hard Rock Hotel Collapse?
In the wake of the Hard Rock Hotel collapse, civil negligence lawsuits have been filed against the builders and designers. These lawsuits will attempt to show that they did not do their jobs properly, and […]
Read MoreWhat Percentage Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Take?
If you have been injured due to the harm or negligence of someone else, you are likely due compensation for your injuries. However, taking on the insurance companies by yourself can be a tall order. […]
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 MoreHow Do Contingency Fees Work in Personal Injury Cases?
You’ve likely seen TV commercials, billboards, or other ads featuring personal injury lawyers saying something like: “You pay nothing unless we get compensation for you” or “If we don’t win, our services are free.” This […]
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 MoreMardi Gras 2019 Parade Schedule and Road Closures
We’ve assembled a guide to navigating Mardi Gras 2019, because you’re worth it. Whether you’re visiting New Orleans for your first Mardi Gras, or you’re a local trying to figure out how you’re going to get […]
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 MoreNot From New Orleans But Need a New Orleans Lawyer?
New Orleans is one of the premiere travel destinations in the world. We get a lot of phone calls from tourists who come to New Orleans to enjoy the food and culture and unfortunately end […]
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 MoreBlack Mirror Comes to the Crescent City: On Surveillance and Crime
Modern day Bonnie and Clyde? Not quite. A couple was arrested in New Orleans earlier this month after taking selfies on a stolen phone, according to NOLA.com. The couple allegedly assaulted a 61-year-old woman […]
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, […]
Read MoreWhat Happens If You’re In an Accident While Riding In an Uber?
Ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft have become so engrained in our culture in recent years. It’s sometimes easy to forget that they are still relatively new services. So perhaps it is no surprise that […]
Read MoreSuspended License? Here’s How To Get It Fixed
Having your license suspended can be a huge hinderance on your day-to-day life. How will you get to work? How will you take the kids to school? How will you do the grocery shopping? The […]
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