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22 Oct 22

Does Rental Car Insurance Pay in an Accident?

Car rental insurance is not mandatory for car renters to obtain in Louisiana. However, specific rules regarding the applicability of liability, coverage, and responsibility on bodily injuries and personal damages claims for car rentals are laid out in Louisiana Civil Code 22:1296. As a car renter, it is crucial to…

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10 Oct 22

What Happens When a Drunk Driver Causes an Accident?

Drunk driving or driving while intoxicated is a serious and dangerous crime. Given the devastating repercussions of drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, these highly irresponsible offenses have been rightfully subjected to strict laws and punishments across the United States. In Louisiana, one of the…

05 Mar 22

Can More Than One Person Be the Cause of an Accident?

When there is more than one cause of an accident the court will allocate comparative fault.

08 Jan 22

What You Need to Know About Worker’s Compensation in Louisiana.

Under Louisiana state law, employers are required to have worker's compensation insurance or would have to be approved to self-insure. And generally, an employee who is injured in the workplace, or performing their official duties on behalf of the employer, is eligible for worker's compensation without regard to who is…

01 Jan 22

Slip and Fall and Other Premises Liability Claims in Louisiana

Being a party to a slip and fall or a premise liability case poses severe financial and medical consequences. Even a slight fall could cause substantial injury to specific individuals.

29 Nov 21

Medical Treatment After an Accident

Although some of the injuries are obvious, there are also a lot of injuries that are not easily observed or physical in nature. Therefore, it is essential to seek medical attention after the accident and seek follow-up medical evaluation if new symptoms arise or your condition worsens even after your…

16 Nov 21

Will a Mediation Settle My Car Accident Case?

In this process, a mediator, the independent 3rd party assisting the parties to a lawsuit, helps narrow the issues in a case to determine what points the parties are really in disagreement about.

05 Nov 21

Will My Car Wreck Case go to Court?

An overwhelming majority of civil lawsuits, including automobile accident lawsuits, do not go to trial. Instead, most automobile accident cases are settled between the parties outside of the courtroom.

13 Sep 21

Why Should I get an MRI After a Back Injury?

An MRI can reveal issues that cannot be seen by other types of imaging methods such as X-Rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds. Moreover, an MRI can determine the extent of injuries to the spinal cord, brain, and head, internal organs, back, neck, and muscles or tissues.

25 Jul 21

Do I Have to Buy Rental Car Insurance?

Under Louisiana law, it is not mandatory to obtain or possess car rental insurance to rent a car in Louisiana if the renter has an existing coverage for their vehicle or can present another source of comprehensive and collision or liability insurance coverage.