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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 […]

What to Do After a Car Accident That Was Not Your Fault?

What should you do after a car accident that wasn’t your fault? You’ll find a lot of advice floating around the internet that is meant to provide you with an answer to that question whether it was solicited or unsolicited. What’s good advice? What’s so-so advice? And what’s utterly disastrous and terrible advice? Lucky […]

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 […]

Will Car Insurance Go Up After an Accident?

Car insurance rates seem to go up every year, especially if you carry more than minimum auto insurance. And if you get into an accident, car insurance companies raise your auto insurance premium even higher. Just how much do you already pay for car insurance? If you get into an accident, you may worry that […]

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 […]

How Long After a Car Accident Can You Claim an Injury?

Filing an accident claim after an accident in Texas or Louisiana involves understanding statutes of limitations. These are the laws that govern how long you have to file a claim under a state’s personal injury laws. These laws are designed to ensure victims file lawsuits in a TIMELY manner. In Texas, the time limit is […]

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, […]