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When a New Orleans personal injury auto accident occurs, the driver who is at fault is responsible for paying any damages arising from the collision. While which driver is responsible is usually a question of fact that must be decided by a judge or jury, it helps the injured party’s case if he or she […]
Most personal injury automobile accidents that occur on New Orleans’ streets are not the responsibility of the government. While the laws of Louisiana require the Department of Transportation and Development to keep roads and shoulders in a reasonably safe condition, they are not responsible for guaranteeing the safety of everyone who uses a public roadway. […]
New Orleans residents who have been prescribed Darvocet or Darvon should be aware that the FDA pulled these painkillers off the U.S. market late last year. If you are currently using either of these medications, you should immediately consult your doctor to discuss switching to another form of pain management. The decision to remove Darvocet […]
As experienced TBI lawyers, we understand that no amount of money can truly compensate a person who has suffered an extreme and long-term injury. This is especially true of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or other head injuries where the victim may face years of treatment and, in many cases, still not fully recover. If a head […]
When a client has been injured in an automobile accident, one of the first things New Orleans personal injury attorneys explore is what insurance coverage is available to compensate the injured party. Louisiana law requires all drivers to carry a minimum level of Bodily Injury Liability coverage of $15,000 per injured person and $30,000 per […]
When a New Orleans resident wants to file a medical malpractice claim, he/she must follow the procedure set forth in the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act. Under this act, any claim of medical malpractice must be screened by a “medical review panel” before a civil suit can be filed in court. This medical review panel consists […]
The growing popularity of texting has led to an increase in personal injury accidents caused by texting drivers. In response to these accidents, Louisiana first banned texting while driving in 2008 and took steps to strengthen that ban earlier this year. While this may seem a logical step in keeping our roads safer, New Orleans […]
The government of Louisiana has passed several laws that limit recovery for personal injuries suffered on land used for recreational purposes. This includes specific regulations surrounding lands owned, leased, or managed as a public park by the state or its political subdivisions. As a result, when a personal injury occurs in a New Orleans area […]
Under Louisiana Civil Code article 2321, dogs are treated differently than other animals when they cause a personal injury. For cases involving animals, aside from dogs, the law requires proof that the owner of the animal was negligent. In contrast, when a New Orleans resident is bitten by a dog, the owner of the dog […]
The monetary award granted in New Orleans personal injury lawsuits is referred to as compensatory damages. Compensatory damages are divided into two broad categories: special damages and general damages. Special damages are those damages for which – at least to some degree – an objective dollar value can be determined. This includes categories such as […]
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