Louis Gertler

Lawsuits can be unpredictable, so there’s no one answer to how long a type of case might take. In the majority of cases that are filed, the at-fault party’s insurance company settles out of court, and relief can often be had in a matter of weeks or months. Sometimes the at-fault party or their insurer […]

Elder abuse is an unfortunate reality for older Americans, and in New Orleans, some of the most common offenders of elder abuse behaviors are nursing homes. This represents a huge problem for a population that is too often ignored and unable to protect itself from predatory or even physically abusive conduct at the hands of […]

Generally, no, if you accept a settlement from an insurance company in relation to a motorcycle accident in New Orleans, your right to pursue action later is gone. This is why it’s so important that you work with an experienced accident and injury attorney to evaluate the facts of your case and ensure that any […]

Yes, even if a dog bite injury occurred when a friend and their dog was visiting your home, you can usually build a case for damages. New Orleans and Louisiana apply a strict liability framework in dog bite cases, which means that without evidence of something like provocation of the animal, the owner of the dog is […]

Many people are under the impression that bringing a lawyer into the mix after a friend’s, neighbor’s, or stranger’s dog has bitten a child is overkill, but the truth is that fewer than 17% of dog bite cases in America are compensated. The vast majority of dog bite cases involve children, and oftentimes there are […]

The Costs To File A Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit At The Gertler Law Firm, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you only pay if we collect for you. That means that you can feel secure in contacting us for a free, no-obligation consultation about your or your loved one’s situation, and we […]

It’s very likely that you can still make successful claims against a negligent or reckless driver, even if you weren’t wearing a helmet during a motorcycle accident in New Orleans. While Louisiana does require that a helmet be worn when operating a motorcycle, its absence doesn’t negate the role the other driver played in causing the […]

At The Gertler Law Firm, we take cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that if we don’t collect for you, you pay us nothing. If we win your case – and our track record of success is very good – you will pay us a percentage of the award, usually between one-quarter and […]

When you hire an attorney to handle a dog bite case in New Orleans, you have control over how your attorney handles the issues in the case. There are a few things to keep in mind, with the primary being that your attorney will negotiate with your neighbor’s homeowner’s insurance company in most instances. You’ll be filing […]

No, the fact that you didn’t cover potentially enormous medical costs out of pocket will not limit the consideration of those expenses for your motorcycle accident injuries lawsuit case in New Orleans. It is possible though that receiving a damage award or settlement will prompt your health insurance company to seek reimbursement for its costs, which is […]