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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Dangers of Concussions in Youth Sports

When anyone plays certain sports—including football, soccer, or hockey—the risk of a blow to the head and a resulting concussion exists. These are all particularly harmful in youth sports since the brains of minor children are not yet fully developed and can be even more prone to serious and long-lasting damage. While some traumatic brain […]

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 Happens When Cars Hit Kids?

As a parent, the safety and wellbeing of your children is a constant priority. You make every effort to teach your children the lessons that will help them through their lives and day-to-day routines. Unfortunately, accidents can happen anywhere and at any time—even after all possible precautions are taken. No matter how prepared you and […]

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 they endured, they need to establish a prima facie case of […]

How Long Does It Take to Settle A Personal Injury Case in New Orleans?

Stewart J Guss, Injury Accident Lawyers, New Orleans Office 400 Poydras Tower Poydras St Suite 1975 New Orleans, LA 70130 Caught in a game of phone tag with the insurance company? Left in the dark about the status of your claim? You’re not the only one. For some insurance adjusters, stalling is a strategy. That’s […]

SECRETS of Texas Hospital Lien Claims EXPOSED!

It’s bad enough to be involved in a car accident in Texas. Your car is ruined, you’ve been hurt, and your life has been turned upside down. To make a bad situation even worse, a few weeks later, a scary “Texas hospital lien notice” shows up in your mail. There are few things that will […]

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