Motorcycle accidents and crashes can have profound effects for riders in New Orleans. The medical costs from treating sometimes significant injuries, commonly including brain and spinal damage, can be astronomical. To make matters worse, a serious accident can keep you out of work for weeks, months, or permanently. It’s vital that when your motorcycle crash was caused by someone else’s negligence, you consult with an experienced New Orleans motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible to evaluate your case and learn what your legal options are. A damage award will compensate you for current and future medical bills that are the result of the accident, as well as lost wages, including future wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and other costs related to the crash. If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident in New Orleans, contact the experienced accident attorneys at The Gertler Law Firm today at (504) 527-8767. We’ve helped…Read More
Lawsuit Attorney For Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect Cases In New Orleans In cases of nursing home abuse or neglect, residents are entitled to an array of potential remedies, including damage awards for injuries and losses suffered. In general, a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect can expect compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, any anticipated future medical expenses related to chronic issues or disfigurement from the abuse, and in some cases, punitive damages meant to disincentivize a corporate culture that allows such conduct. As a society, we cannot ever tolerate the abuse and neglect of our elders whose care is entrusted to professionals. At The Gertler Law Firm, we help victims of nursing home abuse in New Orleans learn their legal options and map out the appropriate strategies to protect your loved one, and all other residents in the home’s care. Call us today at (504) 527-8767 and talk to an…Read More
Dog bite cases are different from other types of animal bites in New Orleans, in that there is no requirement to prove negligence on the part of the dog owner. Injured parties in cases like yours don’t have to prove to the court that the owner of knew of the risk, or should have known of the risk, that the dog posed. This concept is known as “strict liability” and makes it challenging for dog owners to defend cases where their pets have bitten someone. To prevail, the owner will generally have to show that the victim provoked the dog in some way. Absent that, there is a good chance your case can move forward with a favorable outcome to you. We can help you receive compensation for a dog bite injury you or a loved one have suffered. The Gertler Law Firm is one of New Orleans’s most experienced accident and…Read More
Dealing with insurance companies is rarely a pleasant experience, but when you’re attempting to recover significant costs after a driver caused injuries or damages while you were on a motorcycle, it can be next to impossible to get to a fair settlement on your own. If you’ve made a good faith effort to contact and work with an insurance company to no avail, call The Gertler Law Firm today at (504) 527-8767 and talk to an experienced injury recovery attorney for free. We deal with insurance companies all the time, and can help you get the resources you need to fully address injuries stemming from the accident, as well as repair or replace damaged property. And if the insurance company still won’t play ball, working with an attorney means that you have access to legal remedies above and beyond negotiations with corporations who don’t have your back. If you’ve been hurt in…Read More
If you have observed evidence of nursing home abuse or neglect in New Orleans, you should contact the Health Standards Section, which monitors licensed nursing homes in the state. Health Standards Section investigators will be responsible for following up on reports of abuse, which can result in significant consequences to the home if they are substantiated. You have legal recourse when a loved one has been victimized by abuse or neglect in a nursing home, and your loved one may be entitled to compensation, including medical costs, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. The most important thing is protecting your loved one and making sure that no residents in the nursing home are subject to abuse or neglect by staff. The Gertler Law Firm is experienced in nursing home abuse lawsuit cases, and we can help you ensure that your loved one stays safe and secure. Call us today at (504) 527-8767 for a free…Read More
At The Gertler Law Firm, we operate on a contingency fee basis, which means that we charge nothing if we don’t collect. When you join us for an initial consultation, the call or visit is entirely free, and there’s no obligation or pressure for you to do anything but tell us what’s happened and how it’s affected you. Dog bites can cause serious injuries, and even permanent disfigurement. It is required under law that dog owners restrain their pets and take necessary precautions to preserve the safety of the dog and other people. When they fail, they must be held accountable. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog in New Orleans, call The Gertler Law Firm today at (504) 527-8767 and talk to an experienced accident and injury attorney for free.Read More
Determining fault in an injury case is important, but in cases where both parties share fault, you can still pursue a legal claim for damages in New Orleans. Louisiana uses a concept called comparative fault, where both parties may have responsibility for a motorcycle accident that results in injuries or property damage, and any resulting award will be adjusted by that factor. For instance, if your losses are compensated with a $10,000 award, but the jury finds that you are 10{d37eae5b8410ed8fb22098597e6ecfa689963c7e8a6548fdf24949bed3e82123} at fault for the accident, then the award will be reduced by 10{d37eae5b8410ed8fb22098597e6ecfa689963c7e8a6548fdf24949bed3e82123} and you will receive $9,000. In many cases, tickets are handed out to all parties after accidents because the police can’t be sure of what happened and want to cover all their bases. At The Gertler Law Firm, we investigate the specifics of your motorcycle accident to build a case that gives you as much leverage as…Read More
New Orleans Lawsuit Compensation Attorney For Elder Abuse And Neglect In A Nursing Home Facility No, the nursing home is prohibited by law from retaliating against residents or their families when they report nursing home abuse or neglect in New Orleans. Under Louisiana’s Abuse and Neglect of Adults Act, it is a misdemeanor for any person, from staff to administrators, to take action against a person who reports abuse or neglect to law enforcement. Violations can result in a six month jail sentence and a $500 fine for those who are found guilty. You have an obligation to protect your loved one and all residents at a nursing home where improper or inadequate care is provided, or where there are indications of physical or sexual abuse. At The Gertler Law Firm, we can help you take the right steps to ensure that your loved one is properly cared for and their rights…Read More
Liability in a case where an intruder is mauled by a guard dog can only be determined on a case by case basis. Under Louisiana’s dog bite law, if the victim provokes a dog and is subsequently injured, the owner of the dog may not be held liable for damages. It’s possible that a court would view trespassing as a provocation of a trained guard dog, leaving the victim without legal recourse to pursue a damage award. But there may be other angles that would have to be considered. Whether the owner had signs or other warnings about the presence of the dog could matter, as could the specific facts of your case. There are factors that can prove the dog owner is liable for injuries caused by the dog. It’s worth discussing the issues with an experienced New Orleans dog bite attorney to see what legal options are open to you. At The…Read More
It’s worthwhile to speak to an experienced accident attorney before you sign anything from an insurance company after a motorcycle accident in New Orleans. While the offer may seem fair, you need to make sure you’ve done a full accounting of your losses, including medical bills and possible future medical bills, lost wages, and replacing damaged property. Without that data, you may sign away important rights and lose out on resources that you’ll require to move forward later. At The Gertler Law Firm, we work with clients who’ve been hurt in motorcycle accidents in New Orleans to make sure they get the greatest settlement or award possible in their cases. When you’ve suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident, it’s vital that you get experienced legal help in determining your needs. Call us today at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation with an experienced New Orleans motorcycle accident attorney today.Read More
