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When a personal injury in Louisiana occurs due to someone else’s fault, the victim usually has a right to obtain compensation for their damages and losses suffered. The two primary ways to get compensated by […]

What happens if you lose a personal injury claim? It is a concern lots of people have in the wake of an accident or injury. Without a settlement, how will you afford to pay your […]

In the internet age, it’s harder than ever to clear your criminal record. A quick Google search for criminal background checks will produce a plethora of private companies and websites offering the service. People pay […]

No one plans to get in a car accident, but if it does happen, the best thing you can do for yourself is be prepared! As people who deal with the unfortunate ramifications of car […]

Personal injuries can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. It is natural to feel angry and victimized when the injury occurred due to another’s fault. You may seek legal representation from a competent personal injury […]

If you live long enough and you drive long enough, odds are you’ll get into a car wreck, even through no fault of your own. If and when you do, hopefully it won’t be serious, […]

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. […]

A new bill advancing through the Louisiana legislature would make it illegal to hold your cell phone while driving. The legislation is intended to make driving safer for everyone by cutting down on distracted driving. […]

Let’s start with the basics. Uber, Lyft and every state in the nation, including Louisiana, require drivers to have auto insurance. Drivers must comply with the minimum coverage requirements of the state in which they […]

If you are pulled over for a traffic stop, or at a DUI checkpoint, it’s important to know your rights in order to protect yourself and your property. You have the right to refuse to […]

The open container law in Louisiana prohibits car drivers as well as passengers from keeping an alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle in an open container while the vehicle is being driven on a public highway […]

Former LSU running back Leonard Fournette was arrested last week, April 11,  in Jacksonville, Florida, according to the Advocate. Fournette, who now plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars, had been pulled over for a traffic stop […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Mardi Gras is a festival that draws tourists and locals alike. Recent estimates place the number of attendees for the festival in New Orleans at roughly one million.  Mardi Gras can be aptly described as […]

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, […]