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Staying Safe During Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Here at Trust Guss Injury Lawyers, we are ALL ABOUT letting “les bons temps rouler” every year come Fat Tuesday. As much as we love the parades and parties in our city, we have also seen what can happen when residents and visitors to The Big Easy have dangerous and even life-threatening accidents and incidents […]

When Is an Employer Responsible for Employee Actions?

Even when companies hire the best employees, they are bound to make mistakes. Other times, some make a poor hiring decision. Regardless of the situation, when employees screw up, employers could be on the hook for loads of money. Under certain circumstances, if an employee harms another person intentionally or because of their negligence, employers […]

What is a Typical Wrongful Death Settlement?

Wrongful death settlements can provide financial compensation to families who have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. Typical wrongful death settlements range from $500,000 to $1 million but can vary significantly based on the specific circumstances of each case. You may be wondering how these settlement amounts are determined. Factors […]

Surgery After an Auto Accident

No one wants to find themselves butting heads with insurance companies. After a car accident, however, it might be the only option for your recovery—especially if your injuries call for expensive surgeries. If you are out of work after a car accident, how do you pay your bills? If you need surgery, who will cover […]

Why Do Party Bus Accidents Take Place?

Thousands of people board party buses each day, evening, and night. As an alternative to limousine rentals, party buses are a popular way to enjoy bachelor and bachelorette parties, pub crawls, winery tours, and more. Passengers have a reasonable expectation to return safely after their time on a party bus. Unfortunately, accidents can happen even […]

What Is a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

If a negligent individual or business injures you, you may seek compensation for your damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and many others. You can do this through a personal injury claim or, if necessary, a personal injury lawsuit. If you’ve recently suffered an injury, you always want to understand the difference between a claim […]

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, logistical issues, and other inconveniences. You deserve compensation for all of […]

Louisiana Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

Louisiana follows a fault-based system for personal injury claims, which means that the party responsible for causing an accident is also liable for the resulting damages. Taking this into account, the state law imposes a strict time limit for filing a claim—known as the statute of limitations. Louisiana’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims […]

Episode #10: What is the Timeline of a Personal Injury Case?

For this episode of the Breaking Down The Law Podcast we’re joined by Stewart J. Guss, a personal injury lawyer in Houston who focuses on Personal Injury cases. He’s joined by Breaking Down The Law Podcast host, Ashley Rodriguez. During today’s episode, we’ll be addressing the timeline of a personal injury case. Some examples include: Check […]

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