Louis Gertler

No, juries don’t automatically side against motorcycle riders who’ve been hurt in an accident in New Orleans, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to present the strongest possible arguments if your case goes to trial. Here’s some good news for you: most accident and injury cases don’t end up in a courtroom. They […]

Nursing home abuse and neglect cases are usually separate from medical malpractice cases, though there are instances where both claims are made as part of a lawsuit. The standards of proof in a medical malpractice case are higher than in injury suits, so in most cases, lawsuits against nursing homes cite neglect or abuse rather […]

Stress fractures are a specific type of bone break that many older people are especially susceptible to as bones weaken with age. In the adult population, stress fractures are especially common among runners, who can develop cracking in the bones of the legs or the feet from overuse. When a person is older, even ordinary […]

Generally, yes, if you are injured by a dog bite while working on a property and use workers compensation insurance to pay for treatment, that carrier can seek reimbursement when you win a damage claim against the dog owner. This is true of private health insurance carriers as well, and even entities like Medicare. While it may […]

Louisiana law requires the use of helmets for motorcycle riders in the state, but what happens when a rider isn’t wearing a helmet and is injured by another in an accident? It’s a great question, and the answer is more complicated than you may expect. First, if you’re hurt in a motorcycle accident without a helmet […]

If you or your child has experienced a dog bite in New Orleans, it’s best to consult with an injury attorney as soon as you can. You may not yet have a full picture of the types of medical costs the incident will incur over the long term, but a dog bite attorney will be able […]

It’s extremely unlikely that a motorcycle accident case in New Orleans would take years to resolve, but it is true that some cases are more complex than others. There are elements of liability that have to be determined, as Louisiana is a state where both parties involved in a motorcycle accident may share liability, which can […]

Many people would rather skip the legal fees and time out of their schedules to meet with a lawyer about injury cases like dog bites, but the fact is that people who negotiate these settlements on their own typically end up with considerably less compensation than they obtain when they hire representation, even after attorney […]

The short answer is: as soon as possible. The longer you wait to consult with an experienced New Orleans motorcycle accident attorney after a crash, the harder it can be to develop the strongest possible case to win you the largest possible award. If you or a loved one consult with an accident attorney right away, the […]

It’s always a source of concern if there are indications that an elderly relative’s health status is changing, especially when they are in residential care. The first thing to do in situations where your loved one seems to be having greater problems with mobility and falling down is talk to them. Does your relative agree […]