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.
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...
The Schwartz Law Firm initially received a settlement offer at a mediation. After the mediation, it did not settle, but within weeks, we got 10 times the initial offer. The insurance companies always use these doctors to say everything is preexisting, or the injury is healed. Beware of doctors...
Legal Trials of Inanimate Objects Throughout history, legal systems have grappled with the unusual practice of putting inanimate objects on trial for causing harm or death to humans. From ancient Greece's Prytaneion court to medieval Europe's concept of deodands, and even in modern asset forfeit...
Navigating the Aftermath of a Car Accident: Essential Steps to Take Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience, leaving you feeling shaken and unsure of what to do next. It's crucial to know the necessary steps to take immediately following an accident to protect your well-be...
In today's business world, people hate waiting. Everyone wants to be put in the front of the line for services. When deciding to speed up a legal case or to hire an attorney, you must weigh factors as to whether or not waiting would be beneficial. When deciding a law firm, you need a lawyer wh...
As the 4th of July weekend approaches, we at Schwartz Law Firm in New Orleans want to wish everyone a joyous and safe holiday. This festive time is perfect for celebrating with family and friends, enjoying fireworks, and savoring barbecues. However, it's also a period where the risk of car accide...
In a wrongful death case, when someone is killed, the party who is responsible does not need to be charged with a criminal conviction to make them be liable in civil court. Many times, wrongful deaths occur, and no one is criminally charged, but they can be liable in civil court. A criminal cour...
Schwartz Law Firm gets many questions about hostile work environments and intimidating supervisors all the time. Normally, those sorts of cases are not covered under workers' compensation. Under workplace accidents, you must have a specific identifiable accident that hurt your body. Stress and u...
Many people who have accident cases have never worked in the legal industry. Their views of lawyers are shaped by the public perception in TV shows, movies and in advertising. Most of that is negative. Movies always portray characters who are problematic and exaggerate problems, and at the end, e...
Do you need a lawyer if you receive paperwork from an insurance company that wants access to all your medical records, wants you to release tax information, and when they send you the forms, they never call you back? This is very typical when a claim is made or if you are injured on the job. If ...
Do you need a lawyer if you work in a dangerous job and are injured? Many people know they work in dangerous jobs where they can get serious hand injuries, back injuries, and work at heights. Many people don't believe they need a lawyer because the employer knows these jobs are dangerous and th...
Do you know what you're doing if you don't have a lawyer? I'm not telling you what to do, but I'm telling you what you are doing if you do not need a lawyer. You must follow all the rules of civil procedure. You must understand all the nuances of defenses and arguments, and you must be able to na...
Another way to not need a lawyer in a personal injury case or workers' compensation case is simply to keep meticulous records that are in compliance with our law. Records are the best evidence to show an insurance company why your claim is valid. Without accurate and meticulous records, people's ...
You do not need a lawyer in a workers' compensation case if you are in good communication with your employer and you don't want to rock the boat. You don't need a lawyer if they're paying you the proper average weekly wage and are approving a doctor of your choice and paying you mileage reimburse...
Welcome to the Big Easy, where the jazz is lively, the food is savory, and the streets are bustling with energy. However, amidst the charm of New Orleans, there's also the reality of accidents on the road and workplace injuries that can disrupt lives in an instant. If you find yourself facing the...
You don't need a lawyer if you get the maximum policy limits and the insurance company is very nice to you and believes everything that you say. If that all happens, you do not need a lawyer. However, there are many times when you can be ignorant to many things and believe that you don't need a l...
Insurance adjusters are notorious for minimizing your case and finding ways to get out of paying claims. They attempt to make everything sound simple and don't want to put a magnifying glass on your medical records to determine the extent of your injuries. As a word of caution, this will most lik...
The 2024 legislative session is about to begin for Louisiana. The representatives are meeting in Baton Rouge with a new governor, and there is a host of changes in the Workers Compensation system that the public needs to know about. There are many elected representatives who are proposing many ch...
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.
