Car and Transportation Accidents

If you were involved in an automobile accident, check to see if your automobile policy has medical coverage. Medical coverage on car insurance will pay medical bills up to a certain amount and can get you medical attention quickly. If you were injured in a car accident and have neither coverage, and the accident was […]

No, you should not. Many insurance adjusters are looking to quickly resolve your claim for much less than it you may be entitled to in a court of law. Also, adjusters may record your conversation and attempt to use it against you later on. If you have been in a auto accident and an Insurance Company […]

If you were involved in an car accident that was caused by an out-of-state driver, you will file suit in the jurisdiction where the accident occurred. For example, if you were injured in an accident within the city of New Orleans, you’re attorneys would most likely file the lawsuit in Jefferson Parish. If you have […]

Every case has different circumstances that can determine damages. However, common damages which you might be entitled to receive after a vehicle accident are medical bills, future medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and loss of enjoyment of life. If you have questions about injuries you suffered in a car accident that was not your […]

Yes, you can. You can file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver who caused the accident in which the party’s real estate or property, as well as wages, may be seized if the insurance coverage they have does not cover all your costs. If you have questions about an auto accident in the New Orleans areas, call […]

Yes, a claim can still be made for an auto accident. This may be harder to prove since it is your word against theirs. The insurance company does a have the right to investigate all matters of the claim prior to issuing any payment. You should also notify your insurance company of the incident. If you […]

Yes, even as a passenger, you can file a lawsuit for injuries from the accident. The insurance company covering the at-fault driver is responsible for any damages you may have as a result of the automobile accident in question. If you have questions about a car accident, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 581-6411 for […]

In many cases, you can. You will need to provide medical evidence from a medical doctor stating because of your injuries you cannot work. However, there may be instances where injuries may cause permanent physical and functional limitations. For instance, now you can’t do the same job according to the doctor that you could do […]

Let’s say your daughter was seriously injured in an automobile accident caused by improper roadway design and construction. Do you have any legal recourse against the State of Louisiana, the Department of Transportation or even area cities such as New Orleans, for defects in the roadway construction and design? It’s a stretch but it is […]

That depends on which insurance company is requesting this information, yours or the other driver’s insurance adjuster. There is no law that requires you to give a recorded and/or written statement to the other driver’s insurance carrier. Giving a written and/or recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance carrier without advice from legal counsel typically […]