Louis Gertler

No, if you file a lawsuit for an injury caused by the negligence of another and either not settle or lose at trial, you owe nothing to the law firm. Expenses are reimbursed to the firm only if a recovery is obtained. If you have questions about a potential lawsuit after you or a family […]

Yes, you can. However, the amount of compensation awarded to you may be decreased in accordance with your degree of negligence in the accident. If you have questions about what happens after a serious accident, call the Gertler Firm at (504) 581-6411 for a free consultation.

If Medicare/Medicaid has paid for any medical care, they have the right to recover for treatment incurred as a result of a third-party. If that is the case in your situation, they will be entitled to recoup any money paid to treat those injuries out of your lawsuit settlement. If you have questions about an accident […]

In Louisiana, like most states, claims are not always settled quickly and can drag on. If your injury claim does not settle prior to the statute of limitation date, a lawsuit will have to be filed before that date. If you do not, you lose the ability to file a lawsuit to pursue your claim […]

You may be able to file a lawsuit against the bar for inadequate security or other related negligence. However, more information regarding the circumstances of the assault would be needed to make a determination as to what claims are viable. If you have questions about injuries sustained through no fault of your own, call the […]