Every day, millions of people depend on public buses to get around their cities. And in bustling areas like New Orleans and Baton Rouge, public transport is one of the most essential parts of many residents’ lives. Unfortunately, bus accidents are fairly common, with nearly 63 thousand bus accidents that occur every year. Whether you’ve […]
On Thursday, May 7th, 2020, a bill that would make it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving won approval in Louisiana’s state Senate Transportation Committee. However, just two weeks later, on May 21st, 2020, the bill failed in the Louisiana House. The vote was 49-45, which is four votes short of the […]
The current Coronavirus pandemic is ever-changing. In just the past few months, the United States has gone on complete lockdown in an attempt to flatten the curve so that the healthcare system doesn’t reach capacity. Image Source Although this method is showing promising results, there is continuously new information coming in on the […]
Schwartz Law Firm LLC Has Been Nominated and Accepted as Two Year AIOLC’s 10 Best Workers’ Compensation Law Firm in Louisiana For Client Satisfaction The American Institute Of Legal Counsel has recognized the exceptional performance of Louisiana’s Workers’ Compensation Law Firm, Schwartz Law Firm LLC as Two Year 10 Best Legal Counsel for Client Satisfaction. […]
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 patrons are injured due to dangerous property conditions. If you fell or were otherwise injured at […]
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. Nationwide, pedestrian deaths have been rising steadily for a decade, and jumped an […]
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 should not leave you in a financial rut. It’s […]
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 injury lawsuits or insurance claims. Here are the Do’s and […]
