Louis Gertler

When a New Orleans resident suffers a serious personal injury, his or her spouse also suffers. Under Louisiana law, a spouse may make a claim for monetary damages based on what is termed a “loss of consortium”. There are seven categories under which a spouse may make this claim: (1) loss of love and affection, […]

While dogs are a common pet in New Orleans, not all dogs are completely docile or safe to be around. Unfortunately, that means that dog bite injuries are not an unusual occurrence. If your child has been injured by a dog, there are a number of steps you may consider taking. Obviously, the most important […]

As experienced New Orleans wrongful death attorneys, we know that the loss of a family member can result in far more problems than just the emotional difficulty of dealing with that loss. If the deceased person provided financial support for the family, the surviving family members may find themselves in a particularly difficult situation during […]

Most New Orleans residents are familiar with the legal term “beyond a reasonable doubt” and know that when someone is accused of a crime, this is the level of proof required to prove them guilty. Our courts have set this very high standard of proof because being convicted of a crime can have severe repercussions. […]

If you are injured and unable to work, supporting yourself can become an overwhelming problem. While many New Orleans residents have been faced with difficulty supporting themselves and their families under difficult economic circumstances, being placed in this position because of another’s negligence is especially unfair. Fortunately, under such circumstances the injured party often has […]

Determining who was responsible for causing an injury in a New Orleans personal injury lawsuit is not always a clear cut matter. While someone else may have created a dangerous condition that resulted in injury, there are situations where the injured party may have put themselves in a position to be injured. Fortunately for those […]

Not all brain injuries are caused by striking the head during an accident. Many New Orleans personal injury accidents result in brain injuries even though there is no physical impact to the victim’s head during the accident. These brain injuries occur because the head of the victim is rapidly jerked during a violent collision. Because […]

Determining the value of injuries in a New Orleans personal injury lawsuit can be very difficult for the parties involved. This is especially true in the case of serious and permanent injuries, where no amount of financial compensation can return the injured person’s life to normal. When determining the value of a personal injury, some […]