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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 their taxes, let alone paying...

With millions of vehicles on area roadways across Louisiana, it is not uncommon for trucks to collide with vehicles and cause serious accidents. Many truckers drive for many hours and over long distances, so the incidence of

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

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 short distances. Is that kind

Even if the car accident you were involved in was relatively minor, you may still benefit from hiring an experienced New Orleans car accident lawyer to help you navigate the claim. While you may think that hiring a lawyer for

When a consumer is injured by a product proven to be defective, that consumer is entitled to bring a products liability lawsuit and recover damages for the injuries they’ve incurred. Products liability laws help establish...

A car accident that involves more than two vehicles is considered a multi-car accident, and determining who is at fault can become quite complicated. With multiple parties involved, it can be challenging to coordinate with...

Whether you’ve been involved in an accident with a truck or a delivery driver, it is often more challenging to determine who to sue for your injuries when there’s a collision with a commercial vehicle. The driver may be...

Last month we covered some of the strangest personal injury cases. When a person is injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another, they may seek compensation for their injuries and damages. Typical injuries may...

 In the matter of single vehicle accidents, it may seem that determining fault is fairly straightforward. If only one vehicle is involved in an accident, it must be the driver of that vehicle that is responsible, right? It...

Insurance is supposed to protect us from unexpected accidents, injuries or damages to our personal property. However, at the end of the day, an insurance company is a business. That means their primary objective—regardless

How long will it take to get money you are due from a personal injury claim?  When one is injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, they have legal recourse to pursue compensation for their injuries and...

Everyone gets frustrated while driving sometimes, but aggressive driving endangers everyone on the road. It is important to keep your emotions in check and respect other drivers when behind the wheel. Did you know that...

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 to property,

Should you agree to a settlement for your personal injury claim? Personal injury settlements allow individuals who have been injured to receive recompense without going to trial. Statistically, most personal injury cases are

There is a kind of rule of the road that says that if you rear-end someone in a car accident, the person who hit the other vehicle from behind is at fault. But is this always the case? There are instances and circumstances...

Uber and Lyft ridesharing companies are increasingly facing lawsuits from passengers who claim they were harassed, assaulted, or injured while using their services. Uber’s own study reveals that 58 people were killed in...

The outbreak of COVID-19 and the ensuing quarantine has altered many aspects of life people all over Louisiana and the rest of the country. Driving is an activity that is still essential for many. Unfortunately, with driving,