If I’m Injured in a Car Accident in Louisiana but Have Texas Insurance Which State’s Law Applies?
Whose Law is it Anyway: When a Mississippi Resident Wrecks in Louisiana
April 9, 2023
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Do You Have to Disclose a Personal Injury Claim to a Bankruptcy Court?
Prior Bankruptcy Nearly Prevents Shreveport Man from Filing Personal Injury Case
April 8, 2023
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Insurance Provider Fails to Cancel Customer’s Coverage after NonPayment, Must Pay Damages
Complex insurance issues can add more hassle to the damage from a car accident. What happens if you’re in an automobile accident after failing to pay your insurance premium? Can you still get coverage for your claims? The following case out of Baton Rouge shows why insurance companies must follow proper procedure and offer evidence
April 6, 2023
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How can an Appeal Affect a Jury’s Award for Mental and Physical Pain and Suffering?
Monroe City Trial Court’s Award for Damages in Car Accident Case Affirmed
April 6, 2023
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Damages Awarded by Jury “Shocked the Conscience,” Louisiana Appellate Court Increases Award by $18,500
Although a car accident may result in minor damage to your vehicle, it can cause greater damage to your life. By seeking medical treatments and altering your lifestyle due to accident-related injuries, you deserve to be adequately compensated. The following lawsuit, out of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, shows how courts deal with damage awards and the
April 5, 2023
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Carefully Review Lawsuit Releases Before Signing, or Suffer the Consequences
While a settlement can be a beneficial way to end a legal dispute, it can have long-lasting implications. If you are considering signing a settlement agreement and release, you must understand the possible effects of entering into such an agreement. A prior settlement agreement and release could result in a dismissal of a future lawsuit
April 1, 2023
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What is the Deadline to Answer and the Effect of Requests for Admissions in a Louisiana Lawsuit?
Entergy Louisiana LLC Not Liable for Accident Caused by Faulty Street Lights
April 1, 2023
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When Is A Louisiana Jury Verdict Considered Excessive?
Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-20 Leads to Court’s Consideration of Request for Remittitur
March 30, 2023
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Louisiana Court Holds that Medical Records Can Counter Expert Testimony and Bar Summary Judgement
Courts often rely on motions for summary judgments to avoid the costly and time-consuming reality of going to trial and presenting a case in front of a jury. Motions for summary judgment are when one party asks the court to decide the case based on the current facts alleged in their favor. Courts should grant
March 25, 2023
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Persistent Lawyering Stops Insurance Company From “Second Bite at the Apple” in Mississippi Car Wreck
Nothing is more tragic than the loss of life. However, that loss can be tempered somewhat if insurance is in place that provides some financial compensation. While money cannot substitute for the loss of love and companionship that a spouse gives, it can at least provide some help with the bills and, therefore, one less
March 24, 2023
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Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.