Louis Gertler

A “Beware of Dog” sign may provide some protection for a dog owner whose pet has bitten someone in New Orleans. The specific facts of your case will have to be evaluated to determine whether the sign alone would shield the owner from the dog’s actions. There are cases where the sign indicates that the […]

While indications of abuse in a nursing home can be starkly clear, signs of neglect of your loved one in a nursing home may be less obvious. In general, nursing home neglect in New Orleans is defined as a failure to provide appropriate care or supervision of a nursing home resident. Neglect can result in injuries, as […]

There are real advantages to working with an attorney local to the motorcycle accident where you were hurt. Every state maintains its own jurisdiction when it comes to personal injury cases, so filing deadlines, evidentiary standards, and other elements of your case may be unique to Louisiana law. A New Orleans motorcycle accident attorney stands […]

It’s hard to give an estimate for averages in lawsuit settlement amounts for dog bite or other personal injury cases in New Orleans. Each case is determined based on its own unique set of facts, so your case may or may not be similar. In general, people who experience dog bites, or when a child experiences a […]

Louisiana’s Residents’ Bill of Rights reaffirms the basic civil and religious liberties that all Americans enjoy, regardless of their health status or living situation. Additionally, the Residents’ Bill of Rights specifies the right of nursing home residents to access elected officials, state health authorities, and immediate family members. The resident’s right to make autonomous financial […]

You may be able to pursue a damage claim after a motorcycle accident even if you received a ticket for a violation in New Orleans. The specific facts of your accident will matter a great deal in determining the best approach for your case, but a consultation with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney should be your first […]

If your child has been injured by a dog in New Orleans, first seek medical attention for your child. Once that’s handled, reach out to local police and the SPCA, which handles animal control for Orleans Parish. You can file a police report even if you don’t know who the animal’s owner is, and police can assist […]

Yes, a nursing home facility in New Orleans can be held liable for damages if a visitor to the home is injured on the premises. This would probably not be pursued as a nursing home abuse or neglect case, but under standard personal injury or negligence rules in state courts. A nursing home that creates unsafe conditions […]

Yes, it may be possible to make a successful claim for compensation after a dog bite in New Orleans even if the dog was properly leashed. Every case is built on facts, and examining the facts of your case is vital in determining whether negligence can be shown on the part of the dog’s owner. […]

Yes, a resident who is between contracts or has some other arrangement with a nursing home, assisted living facility, or other long-term care facility can take action when nursing home abuse or neglect happens in New Orleans. Immediate family members or survivors can also pursue claims against a nursing care facility that fails to provide an appropriate standard […]