Compensation For Casino Slip-And-Falls And Other Accidents Since gambling was legalized in Louisiana, numerous land-based casinos, riverboat casinos and race tracks have sprouted up in the New Orleans area and Baton Rouge. Sometimes a fun diversion turns tragic when...
What would make our state safer for walkers? Louisiana is one of the top five most dangerous states for pedestrians, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). We have one of the highest rates of pedestrians killed by motor vehicles....
Suffering an injury in any type of accident can change your life in an instant. Your injury might require surgery and extensive time in rehab before you can even consider going back to work. An accident caused by someone else’s negligence that has left you injured...
You may be feeling #blessed after coming out of a car accident alive or with minimal injuries, and you probably want to share with your online followers about your well being. However, posting an inappropriate comment or photo can have major effects on any potential...
When you file for workers’ compensation, you may be asked to submit to an independent medical exam, or IME. This is basically a second medical opinion, which might contradict your doctor’s assessment of your injury. If you need surgery, or long-term disability, an IME...
Being involved in a car accident is never an easy ordeal. Even the most minor of accidents can wind up causing you a ton of stress, emotional distress, and a lot of money. A minor accident can wind up injuring you to the point of being unable to work. Some of the most...
Have you suffered an injury in an accident? Are you worried that you won’t be able to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party? Do you know what kind of injuries qualify as personal injury? If not, this is an important post for you to read. The team from the Schwartz...
Being injured in any type of accident (construction, car, motorcycle, slip and fall, or workplace) will most likely force you to consider filing a claim against the party or parties responsible for the accident. Personal injury victims are entitled to compensation for...
Car wrecks are a common occurrence on the roads of Louisiana and the rest of the country. It almost seems inevitable that a car accident is going to occur at one point or another. But, why do they happen? What are the most common causes of car accidents in Louisiana?...
The high rate of auto insurance in Louisiana has been a problem for years for drivers, even for those who are properly insured. In 2011, the state passed a ‘No Pay, No Play’ law. The law requires all drivers to not only have a valid license, but also be properly...
