Louis Gertler

When a personal injury case in New Orleans is brought to trial, Louisiana law and the specific rules of the court where a trial occurs control how a jury is chosen. While the details regarding jury selection may vary, here are some general rules on how this process occurs. Jury selection starts with a large […]

Dogs are a popular pet in New Orleans. Unfortunately, that means that dog bite injuries are not an unusual occurrence. Should you become injured by a dog, there are a number of steps to consider taking. The most important thing you can do, especially if you are badly injured, is to seek medical care for […]

It is difficult for any New Orleans resident to suffer a loss of income. When this loss of income arises from a personal injury accident, the injured party may seek compensation for lost wages as part of a lawsuit. When doing so, however, he or she must be able to establish the value of these […]

It is not that unusual for a New Orleans personal injury lawsuit to involve more than one defendant. Whether it is a motor vehicle collision caused by the negligence of multiple drivers or an injury caused by another person misusing an already dangerous product, there are several situations in which the actions of multiple parties […]

When a loved one is lost to a New Orleans’ family in an accident, the emotional difficulty of dealing with that loss often is only the beginning of their problems. This is particularly true if that person provided financial support for the family. If a family member died because of the negligence of another party, the […]

Most people in New Orleans have heard that when someone is accused of a crime their guilt must be proved “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Being convicted of a crime has serious repercussions, so, our government has set this high standard of proof for a person to be found guilty. Because personal injury cases are limited […]

While not every minor mistake made by a New Orleans dentist in the course of treatment constitutes dental malpractice, individuals injured by the negligent conduct of – or substandard care provided by – a dentist, dental assistant or oral surgeon may be entitled to compensation. Generally, what is required to prove dental malpractice is governed […]