Louis Gertler

When you’re being pressured by an insurance company, you have an even greater incentive to find an experienced, independent attorney who can represent your interests and fight for the largest settlement or award possible. Insurers will go to great lengths to limit their exposure to paying out large damage awards, which can even skirt the […]

Louisiana law includes a Nursing Home Resident’s Bill of Rights, which protects the liberties and prerogatives of our seniors and others who live in nursing homes in the state. On top of that, the federal Medicare program offers additional assurances when it comes to the rights enjoyed by those living in residential facilities. Under Medicare […]

Motorcycle accidents can be catastrophic events that lead to permanent disabilities, and even death. When a person gets hurt while riding a motorcycle, it’s important that they or a family member act quickly in the aftermath to consult with an injury attorney in New Orleans and begin the process of identifying the specific damages involved. Your […]

Some states require that a dog bite victim prove that an animal has bitten someone in the past in order to collect damages. This is known as the one free bite rule, but this isn’t the law in Louisiana. Instead, in Louisiana, we have a strict liability rule when it comes to dog bites. Victims […]

Four Types Of Nursing Home Abuse Louisiana Considers Illegal The Louisiana Department of Health has specific definitions for certain types of illegal conduct that residents in nursing home facilities may be unlawfully subjected to. Specifically, state regulators are concerned about four particular types of conduct, that are generally defined this way: Abuse may be physical, emotional, or […]

Drivers and motorcycle riders are both required to carry insurance to cover costs associated with a possible accident. Many people skirt this law without realizing that there are consequences in the event that an accident does happen. If you’re an uninsured motorcyclist and the victim of another driver’s negligence, you’ll find that you may be subject […]

There are a series of steps you should take after suffering a dog bite in New Orleans. It’s very important that you try to identify the dog and the dog’s owner to determine whether the dog is properly vaccinated against rabies. If you’ve been bitten by a stray dog, your medical treatment is likely to more extensive […]

When you win a damage award or settlement following a motorcycle accident in New Orleans, your health insurance company can demand repayment of some or all of their expenses from your motorcycle accident. This is just another reason why an experienced attorney is vital in dealing with the myriad issues that serious injury cases can present […]

Yes, when a dog attacks your dog in New Orleans, you can pursue a claim against the dog’s owner to be reimbursed for the costs of veterinary care. Depending on the specific facts of your case, you may also be eligible for punitive damages and compensation for time away from work and other losses related to […]

Despite significant reforms in healthcare at the national and state level, the fact is that the cost of a policy remains too high for many. When you’ve been hurt by another’s negligence or recklessness but lack health insurance to pay for necessary treatments after a motorcycle accident, you should work with attorneys who specialize in motorcycle accident […]