A trip to the emergency room when a child is bitten by a dog can wreak financial havoc on a family, especially they are underinsured or uninsured. Louisiana continues to struggle to find a way to provide affordable health insurance to many, which means that unplanned crises can be catastrophic. The good news is that you have a right to compensation in New Orleans when your child is bitten by a neighbor’s dog. Typically, the neighbor’s homeowner’s insurance company will be responsible for fairly compensating you for medical bills, wages that you or your spouse lost while dealing with the incident, and even making sure you’re protected from future medical expenses related to the injuries, including cosmetic surgery. An experienced New Orleans dog bite attorney works for you, and will see to it that your family recovers as much as possible so your child can heal and your family can move on. At…Read More
It’s always a good idea to consult with an attorney in instances where you may not fully know your legal rights or have all the information you need to make the best decision. Most likely, your neighbor is making a good faith offer to take care of an issue that he or she feels responsible for, but unless you know for certain that there is no risk of future costs or even future injuries from the dog in question, talk to a lawyer about your rights. If you or your child have been bitten or attacked by a neighbor’s dog, the immediate hospital bills may only be the beginning. Especially when children are victims, there can be additional medical expenditures related to the incident in the future, including cosmetic surgery, which often isn’t covered by insurance. Your neighbor isn’t likely to have cash on hand to cover expensive surgeries, which is…Read More
In a motorcycle accident situation, the at-fault driver’s insurance company will probably want to talk to you as quickly as possible, even if you’ve been badly hurt. They may even want to record an interview with you as soon as they can, because the more on-the-record statements they have from you while you’re still unclear about the accident and while all the facts may not be known, the better the chance they can defend against claims you make against their driver. Don’t be victimized twice when you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident in New Orleans. Before you talk to insurance company representatives, get experienced legal help to make sure that any statements you make support recovery of your losses. These may include loss of property, lost wages, medical bills from the motorcyle accident, anticipated future medical bills, compensation for pain and suffering, and in egregious cases, punitive damages against the at-fault driver.…Read More
In cases of nursing home abuse or neglect, the resident him or herself, or their family members, may file a lawsuit for damages. In many cases the family will have to take on the project, because of the mental or physical condition of the loved one in residential care. Children and spouses of a resident who has been abused or neglected in a care facility are common initiators of legal action in these cases. Nursing home abuse and neglect is an increasing problem for our society. As our lifespans extend, more and more of us will need help in our later years, and it’s incumbent on all of us to ensure that the highest standards of care are in place for our loved ones and, later, for ourselves. At The Gertler Law Firm, we’ve helped clients in New Orleans for more than 30 years, and helped injured people recover more than $100…Read More
Your New Orleans OB/GYN should have evaluated your risk factors and attempted to assess whether your baby was large for its gestational age, a condition called macrosomia. In cases where expectant mothers experience gestational diabetes, begin pregnancy obesity or gain excessive weight during the pregnancy, have a history of macrosomia, or have other risk factors for developing a baby who is too large to be delivered through the birth canal, ultrasounds can be used to estimate fetal size. When macrosomia is suspected, nonstress tests are used to periodically monitor your baby’s health as your due date approaches. When a baby is too large to fit through the mother’s birth canal, both mother and baby are at higher risk for injuries, including shoulder dystocia for the baby, and emergency C-section for the delivery. If you displayed risk factors that your physician didn’t evaluate properly and you or your child experienced injury from…Read More
While Louisiana law mandates that drivers carry insurance in the event that they are in an accident that causes property damage or injury to themselves or someone else, not everyone follows the law. If you’ve been struck by an uninsured motorist while riding your motorcycle, your own insurance carrier will play a huge role in how much you can collect. As you can imagine, they’re not eager to authorize big payouts even when the situation warrants it, and you can rest assured that they understand your policy – and its loopholes – much better than you do. This is why it’s so important to work with an experienced New Orleans motorcycle accident attorney in cases where you’ve suffered injuries or property damage from an uninsured or underinsured driver. At The Gertler Law Firm, our team of experienced accident attorneys can make sure that your insurer fulfills all the terms of your…Read More
One of the most commonly overlooked aspects of dog bites or attacks doesn’t have anything to do with the injuries or aftereffects, but with the most common victims of these attacks. The sad reality is that the majority of dog bite victims are children. In fact, an estimate from the CDC puts the total number of dog bite accidents at 4.5 million per year, with 50% of those involving children 14 or younger. If your child is involved in an incident, call our New Orleans dog bite injury attorneys right away so we can guide you through the process of filing a claim. Damages That Can Be Recovered By Our Dog Bite Injury Attorneys Children who are injured in a dog attack tend to have more severe injuries than adults. Beyond the immediate effects of the attack, there’s also the potential for the child to suffer emotional trauma, and in some cases, it can…Read More
Yes. In cases where the negligent party involved in the auto accident doesn’t have insurance coverage, the only way for the injured party to recover is through uninsured/underinsured coverage or to sue the negligent driver personally. Suing the negligent party personally often is unsuccessful. With uninsured/underinsured coverage, your insurance company will stand in place of the negligent party and pay for your damages resulting from the accident. If you have questions about a car accident, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
One of the big problems in abusive nursing home situations is that residents may fear for their safety or may fear being evicted from the home if they report a nursing home staff member or alert authorities to the problems. While in New Orleans, nursing homes are prohibited by law from retaliating against residents who report abuse, that can be cold comfort to a frightened loved one in a stressful situation where they may feel powerless. A nursing home resident should never live in fear of the staff or the facility itself, and the State of Louisiana has regulatory organizations that take claims of nursing home abuse and neglect very seriously, and advance investigations promptly. Typically, the resident or a loved one is expected to notify the administration of the nursing home, who will then notify regulators, but some cases may need to be approached differently. If a staff person or the policies of…Read More
If you or a loved one suffer a dog bite or similar injury, legal recourse will probably not be high on your list of priorities. Far more important than that will be making sure that you and your family are okay, that the injuries are looked at by a professional, and you are getting counseling if needed. When it’s time to deal with the legal implications of the accident, our New Orleans dog bite injury attorneys can help you find out who is responsible and if you qualify for compensation. Call our experienced team at Gertler Accident and Injury Attorneys for more information on how to proceed. Types Of Recoveries And Common Dog Bite Injuries Unfortunately, bills will start to show up, and you need to know if the animal owner can be held responsible for the injuries and how much you can be compensated. The legislation will vary by location, so…Read More
