Blog Category - Personal Injury

Jun

Proving a Prima Facie Negligence Case—What Is Required to Bring a Successful Claim?

Most personal injury lawsuits or accident claims develop from incidents that involve a defendant's negligence. Examples include personal injury cases such as a car crash, a defective product, or a slip and fall incident. Before victims can collect money for the hurt and damages t...

Jun

Staying Safe on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

A notable landmark in Louisiana and bordering six parishes is Lake Pontchartrain. This massive 629-square-mile lake sits just outside the city of New Orleans. Surrounding this lake are several major interstates, such as the I-10, I-12, and I-55. If you have ever traveled on any o...

Jun

Why Is My Accident Settlement Taking so Long?

If you suffered serious injuries in an accident, such as a car accident or truck accident, you are likely dealing with a mound of medical bills and other expenses you didn't expect. What's worse, you had to take time off work to recover, and you worry about how you will make ends...

Jun

How Much Compensation Do You Get for a Brain Injury?

Compensation for accidental brain injuries can vary widely. Some people recover in a few weeks with treatment, while others have permanent impairments that affect every aspect of their life. Compensation should reflect the individual situation in question. An experienced injury l...

Jun

Do Insurance Companies Want to Settle Out of Court?

While each case is unique, insurance companies generally want to settle out of court. Going to court can be expensive and may lead to an insurance company's large award to the plaintiff. Therefore, insurance companies most often settle cases rather than go to trial. As some...

Jun

How Long Do You Have to Accept a Settlement Offer?

There is usually no standard deadline for accepting a settlement offer from an insurance company. However, some written settlement offers may include an expiration date. While you should never rush to accept a settlement offer, you need to know all of the applicable deadlines. If...

Jun

How to File A Personal Injury Claim: The Do’s and Don’ts

When it comes to what to do after a car accident, there's a lot to think about. Questions come at you fast, and dealing with insurance companies can be overwhelming and annoying. How do you file a car accident claim? What information do you need? How fast can you get help? You ju...

Jun

The High Cost of TBI Treatment

From the roadway to the workplace, head injuries can happen anywhere. If you were in an accident and suffered a blow to the head, you may have a traumatic brain injury (TBI). During your recovery, you will quickly learn that treatment for TBI is expensive. This treatment could la...

Jun

The Top Insurance Claim Adjusters’ Secret Tactics

The Top Insurance Claim Adjusters' Secret TacticsIf you've been injured in a car accident, you would really like to think that you're in "good hands" and that you'll be treated like a "good neighbor. " You wouldn't believe the number of times we've had clients tell us...

Jun

What are the Chances of Winning a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Life often throws curveballs. For some individuals, a personal injury is one of the curveballs they must deal with. Injuries come with pain and discomfort, missed hours at work, and medical bills. No matter what personal injury you suffer, you will face financial losses, logistic...

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