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Negotiating with 21st Century Insurance for an Adequate Claim Settlement

21st Century Insurance [1] provides auto insurance coverage for drivers in 48 states and Washington, D.C. If a driver who is covered by 21st Century caused your collision, you may need to file a claim with the company to seek compensation for your accident-related losses. After reviewing your claim, the 21st Century claims adjuster may […]

New Information on Motorcycle Accident Fatalities

Motorcycle Fatality Statistics The National Highway Transit Safety Association (NHTSA) compiles data on fatal traffic accidents each year into its Traffic Safety Facts Sheet. NHTSA recently released new information on motorcycle accident fatalities. Many troubling trends can be observed: More information, including state-specific data, can be found on Traffic Safety Facts Sheet. sp How You […]

New Orleans Driving Laws and Out-of-State Drivers

Whether you are a longtime New Orleans area resident or you’ve recently relocated to our city, you’re probably painfully aware of our status as a favorite vacation and conference destination. Although New Orleans has many family-friendly attractions, many visitors come to enjoy the abundance of food, music, and spirits. Throughout the year, out-of-state drivers can […]

How is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Louisiana?

An average of 160,000 Louisiana car accidents are reported every year. Even if the drivers and passengers involved in these accidents are lucky enough to avoid common car accident injuries, they’re still shaken up. They may be anxious to drive on the same road or to get into a car at all. They may deal […]

Personal Injury Settlement Timeline: How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?

Unfortunately, no one has a crystal ball or can tell you exactly how long your personal injury claim or lawsuit might take. Injury claims involving minor to moderate injuries typically settle within several weeks to a few months, while claims involving severe or catastrophic injuries might last for years. The duration of your case will […]

Importance of Houston Police Department Accident Reports

Accident reports are one of the most important documents you have access to following a roadway accident. There are two distinct reports which may be filed in Houston. The one filed by law enforcement who arrive on the scene is known as a CR-3, and the other, which may be filed by anyone involved in […]

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 […]

Episode #5: Probate and Estate Planning

For this episode of the Breaking Down The Law Podcast we’re joined by Roxanne Ghobrial, a Probate and Guardianship lawyer in Houston, Texas. She’s joined by Breaking Down The Law Podcast host, Ashley Rodriguez. During today’s episode we will be discussing the questions that often come up during Probate and Estate planning. Roxanne and Ashley […]

Questions to Ask a Lawyer About a Car Accident

Suppose you decide to hire a car accident lawyer to discuss your case. In that case, there are specific questions to ask regarding the nature of your accident, the type of compensation you can recover, and the chances of succeeding with your case. You may also want to ask questions about the lawyer to better […]