Louis Gertler

Yes, you can. You can file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver who caused the accident in which the party’s real estate or property, as well as wages, may be seized if the insurance coverage they have does not cover all your costs. If you have questions about an auto accident in the New Orleans areas, call […]

Yes, a claim can still be made for an auto accident. This may be harder to prove since it is your word against theirs. The insurance company does a have the right to investigate all matters of the claim prior to issuing any payment. You should also notify your insurance company of the incident. If you […]

Yes, even as a passenger, you can file a lawsuit for injuries from the accident. The insurance company covering the at-fault driver is responsible for any damages you may have as a result of the automobile accident in question. If you have questions about a car accident, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 581-6411 for […]

In many cases, you can. You will need to provide medical evidence from a medical doctor stating because of your injuries you cannot work. However, there may be instances where injuries may cause permanent physical and functional limitations. For instance, now you can’t do the same job according to the doctor that you could do […]

Let’s say your daughter was seriously injured in an automobile accident caused by improper roadway design and construction. Do you have any legal recourse against the State of Louisiana, the Department of Transportation or even area cities such as New Orleans, for defects in the roadway construction and design? It’s a stretch but it is […]

That depends on which insurance company is requesting this information, yours or the other driver’s insurance adjuster. There is no law that requires you to give a recorded and/or written statement to the other driver’s insurance carrier. Giving a written and/or recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance carrier without advice from legal counsel typically […]

Louisiana Revised Statue 32:58 provides that any person operating a motor vehicle on the public roads of this state shall drive in a careful and prudent manner, so as not to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person. Failure to drive in such a manner shall constitute careless operation. In your case, the individual […]

Accidents involving 18-wheelers differ significantly from car accidents in various ways. Because, 18-wheelers have several monitoring systems, such as The Eaton VORAD Collision Warning System that is utilized by many commercial trucking companies to improve and monitor vehicle and driver safety. The system records an event record, including driving speed, rest, sleep and other evidence. […]