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How Lawyers Can Help You After a Loved One’s Bicycle Fatality

On warm days, people like to ride bicycles for fun and as a quick, economical way to get to work. However, riders must share the road with other vehicles. In some cases, drivers do not see bicyclists, and in other cases, a bicyclist might lose control of the bike. Regardless, when the two meet, it […]

Addiction to Mobile Devices

App addiction, device distraction, phone fatigue, screen slump: no matter what name you give it, our society has a real problem with mobile device dependency. Over the past few decades, screens have overtaken American life. It might seem impossible to younger readers, but once upon a time we all got along just fine without having […]

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 […]

The Most Dangerous Areas in New Orleans For Accidents

As a New Orleans personal injury lawyer, I have seen my fair share of freak accidents around the area that led to injuries and tragic deaths. The reality is, however, that the bulk of the accidents I help clients with happen in a much narrower set of circumstances. In fact, sometimes it can feel downright […]

Hit & Run Guide | New Orleans Car Accident Lawyers

Stewart J Guss, Injury Accident Lawyers, New Orleans Office 400 Poydras Tower Poydras St Suite 1975 New Orleans, LA 70130 Did you know approximately one-third of all reported New Orleans car accidents are hit-and-run accidents? Drunk drivers, drugged drivers, and drivers with criminal records are much more likely to flee the scene of an accident. If […]

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, […]

What Percentage Do Car Accident Lawyers Take in Louisiana?

Stewart J Guss, Injury Accident Lawyers, New Orleans Office 400 Poydras Tower Poydras St Suite 1975 New Orleans, LA 70130 How Much Should a Car Accident Injury Attorney Charge in Louisiana? When you’re injured in a car accident in Louisiana caused by someone else’s negligence, everyone is quick to tell you to hire an attorney. […]

A Closer Look at Motorcycle Helmet Laws

There are no federal laws that mandate helmet use when operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle. Two states, Iowa and Illinois, currently have no laws governing helmet use. Nineteen states have mandatory helmet laws for both operators and passengers. The remaining 29 states — including Texas — have age minimums for helmet […]