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Is New Orleans Dangerous?

Whenever someone asks me if New Orleans is dangerous, I CLENCH MY TEETH. On one hand, I want to shout “No way! It’s a GREAT city!” On the other hand, I’m a personal injury lawyer, so I regularly see the injuries and tragic losses people suffer in New Orleans. So, here’s the thing. New Orleans, […]

Can I Sue after a Fall in a Nursing Home

Thousands of nursing home residents are injured in accidental falls each year. In fact, according to information published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between one-half and three-quarters of nursing home residents fall each year. Fortunately, some of these injuries may be compensable by filing a personal injury claim against the person […]

When Should You Contact A Lawyer After An Accident in Louisiana?

A car accident can turn your life upside down. You may be in pain, out of work, in need of a ride, financially strained, or all of the above! Luckily, if your injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. But what if the insurance company refuses to pay, or […]

Texas Good Samaritan Laws

Imagine you’re traveling to work one morning and are suddenly involved in a traffic accident. You’re conscious, but you need medical attention. While EMS is on the way to the scene of the accident, a bystander removes you from your vehicle, and in the process, your head strikes the car frame. You suffer a concussion. […]

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 of these interstates, you may have noticed a roadway in […]

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 last months, potentially even years, and cost […]

What Can a Lawyer Do for Me After a Charter Bus Accident?

When you hire a charter bus, you do not expect to get into an accident. However, bus drivers are just as susceptible to getting into an accident as anyone else is. In some cases, the driver can’t avoid an accident caused by another driver. In other cases, the driver could cause the accident if they […]

What Are Special Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

The law allows individuals who suffer injuries due to other parties to file a legal claim to seek compensation. Injured victims and their families may deserve compensation for their losses. Their losses are typically both economic and non-economic. For instance, a personal injury causes the victim or their family to incur medical bills, but it […]

Types of Injuries

We often receive questions about different types of injuries and injury cases. Today, we’ll delve into some of the most common injuries and the most frequent origins of personal injury claims. Different There are many ways someone can sustain an injury, and even two people involved in the same accident may end up with substantially […]

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