There are many nuanced laws that lawyer need to know when handling an auto case. The policy limits, exclusions, overlapping coverage are a few issues that come up all the time. Lawyers also need a good investigator who can find out about other policies that may be our there that can change the value of the case.
At Schwartz Law Firm of Louisiana, we understand how life can change in an instant. Whether you've been injured on the job or hurt in an accident caused by someone else's negligence, navigating the legal process can feel overwhelming. That's where we step in. With years of experience in personal ...
Underinsured vs. Uninsured Driver: What's the Difference? In most car accidents, both drivers trade insurance information. When the other driver is at fault, their insurance is supposed to cover the costs of your car repairs and medical expenses. But what about underinsured and uninsured drivers...
Schwartz Law Firm of Louisiana Here to Help Personal Injury & Workers Comp Have you suffered a recent injury? Whether your injury was caused by a car accident, a poorly maintained facility, or occurred in your workplace, you shouldn't have to bear the burden and expense of recovery on your own. ...
New Year, New Beginnings with Schwartz Law Firm! As we leave 2023 behind, Schwartz Law Firm wishes everyone in Louisiana a safe, happy, and prosperous New Year! We're honored to have supported our community through life's legal challenges and successes this past year, and we're ready to continue...
Celebrate the Holidays Safely: Schwartz Law Firm is Here for You The holiday season is a time for joy, family gatherings, and festive celebrations. However, with the hustle and bustle of Christmas in New Orleans, accidents can happen when you least expect them. At Schwartz Law Firm, we specializ...
One of the most intimidating and challenging things that any individual may find themselves have to go through is a legal case of any kind. When this occurs, for any reason, it is best to immediately seek out the professional legal assistance of a trained attorney. What you will discover when you...
What to Do If You Have Been Sued After a Car Accident Car accidents are stressful enough without litigation. Normally, both parties refer to each other's insurance, each person's level of fault is determined by evidence, and one or both people claim some amount of compensation. That's what car i...
Did you sustain an injury at sea? The law is different for maritime injury claims than traditional workers' compensation. Because seamen are not typically in any given state, state level workers' compensation laws don't apply. Instead, sailors must claim under either the Jones Act or the concept ...
What to Do If You Collide with an Uninsured Motorist What do you do if you're in a car accident and the other driver doesn't have insurance? This is known as an "uninsured motorist" situation. The good news is that there is a type of insurance just for this situation. However, the problem can be...
One of the most intimidating and challenging things that any individual may find themselves have to go through is a legal case of any kind. When this occurs, for any reason, it is best to immediately seek out the professional legal assistance of a trained attorney. What you will discover when you...
Did you sustain an injury at sea? The law is different for maritime injury claims than traditional workers' compensation. Because seamen are not typically in any given state, state level workers' compensation laws don't apply. Instead, sailors must claim under either the Jones Act or the concept ...
What to Do If You Collide with an Uninsured Motorist What do you do if you're in a car accident and the other driver doesn't have insurance? This is known as an "uninsured motorist" situation. The good news is that there is a type of insurance just for this situation. However, the problem can be...
There are many reasons why people get injured. Maybe you had an auto accident or an accident at work. Maybe your working conditions were bad, and this led to an injury. Maybe you were actually attacked by someone, such as a burglar. Or maybe you were not the one who was injured—maybe it was one o...
Weather Conditions that Effect Auto Accidents Not all car accidents are the result of driver behavior. Over 1.2 million weather-related car crashes happen in the US every year, according to the Federal Highway Administration. The largest number occurs on wet roads while it is raining. Snow, sle...
When Your Car Insurance Adjuster Doesn't Offer Enough Money When you secure car insurance, you are investing in the future. Driving a car comes with certain known risks. The risk that your car will be hit in a parking lot, that the recklessness of another driver will cause an accident, or that a...
Let's say you've been injured in car accident or because you slipped and fell at your workplace. Maybe your injury was caused by a dog bite, or maybe a product you purchased turned out to be defective. People are also injured because other people attacked them; psychological injuries as well as a...
What Rights to Injured Passengers Have in Louisiana Car Accident Cases? When a car accident occurs, there it typically one person who is at fault. Louisiana requires everyone who operates a motor vehicle to have insurance to help mitigate the expenses of someone who is injured. While most accid...
Accidents can happen at any time and anywhere. Whether you get hurt at work or on the road, you may end up with a serious injury. Medical bills can pile up, but you do not need to struggle financially as you heal from an accident. Louisiana has personal injury laws that may entitle you to moneta...
When one person (or company) injures another, either willfully or through negligence, the case comes under the category of personal injury law. In such cases, the injured party can seek recompense, even if they are partially at fault (since Louisiana has a "pure comparative fault" system). Keep i...
You got into a car accident with an uninsured motorist in the New Orleans metro area. Now what? Can you get compensation if it was the other party's fault? What should you do? Your LA uninsured motorist questions – answered! Louisiana is a "Pure Comparative Fault" State It is rare that an accid...
The screeching of tires. The sickening crunch of metal. In a second, your life changes. As you sit dazed in your car, one thought pierces through the chaos: Who's at fault? In auto accident litigation, the answer isn't always black and white. Enter comparative negligence -- a legal notion that c...
How to Prove a Workplace Injury: Evidence and Documentation Workers' compensation laws protect you from paying the expense of a workplace injury. Your employer carries a workers' comp insurance policy that provides claim settlements for anyone injured or made ill on the job. But like all insuran...
Work accidents happen, making it important for workers to know what rights and support they have in the event of a work-related injury. In this blog post, we'll go over your legal rights and the actions you can take to recover compensation via workers' comp benefits. Your Legal Rights as an Inju...
If you are injured on the job, it may be obvious to you that your employer should be responsible for your injuries. Unfortunately, the burden relies on you to prove that your injuries are job-related, and your employer may go to extreme lengths to deny your claim or minimize their liability. This...
When two cars get into an accident in New Orleans, there is a usual procedure of fault and insurance coverage to sort out. But what happens if the other driver doesn't have car insurance, or not enough insurance to cover the damage? This is known as an uninsured driver accident. Fortunately, the...
Schwartz Law Firm LLC attorneys bring over 25 years of combined experience securing personal injury recoveries and workers’ compensation successes in New Orleans and southeast Louisiana.
