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Taking on Multiple Insurance Companies After a Louisiana Truck Accident
Truck Accidents |June 10, 2020
Truck accidents in Louisiana often involve more than one party and, in turn, more than one insurance company. When several insurers enter the picture, the claims process becomes more complicated, deadlines multiply, and every company has its own interpretation..
Read MoreFiling a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Louisiana: A Clear and Complete Guide
Personal Injury |April 24, 2020
Understanding how personal injury lawsuits work in Louisiana can feel complicated as the process here is not the same as in most states. With a one-year filing deadline, unique civil laws, and specific requirements for proving negligence, even simple cases can..
Read MoreWhat Happens If a Trespasser Gets Hurt on Your Property in Louisiana?
Personal Injury |March 19, 2020
Accidents on private property can be confusing, especially when the person injured was never supposed to be there. Louisiana has unique rules that outline when a property owner may be responsible and when they are not. This guide breaks down those rules in a c..
Read MoreMardi Gras Injuries and Legal Liability in New Orleans
General |January 22, 2020
Every year, Mardi Gras transforms New Orleans into a lively celebration filled with color, parades, and music. More than 1.4 million people gather across the city to enjoy the tradition, but with such massive crowds come higher risks of accidents and injuries...
Read MoreWhy You Can’t Always Trust the Insurance Company After a Crash
Car Accident |December 5, 2019
After a car accident, you expect your insurance company to have your back. You paid your premiums and followed the rules, so the first offer should be fair, right? Many people are stunned by how low that first number actually is. Understanding how insurers val..
Read MorePolice Accident Reports in Louisiana: What They Say, What They Miss, and Why It Matters
Car Accident |December 1, 2019
After a car accident in Louisiana, one of the first documents created is the police accident report. Insurance companies, lawyers, and sometimes even judges rely on this report to understand what happened. But these reports aren’t always flawless. Small mist..
Read MoreLouisiana Bicycle Law: What You Should Know
Bicycle Accidents |May 18, 2019
Autonomous features can influence a crash, but they do not automatically decide fault. Responsibility is based on driver behavior, system performance, and legal standards that apply to all road users. This matters across different accident types, not just car ..
Read MoreElmira Preston vs Memorial Hospital Civil District Court of New Orleans
Case results |April 30, 2019
$ 25 million In 2011, Rico Alvendia and Jeanne Demarest along with their fellow plaintiff steering committee obtained a $25,000,000 class action settlement for hundreds of families who had loved ones, to include patients and medical staff, who were stranded fo..
Read MoreSchreiber vs JCC Civil District Court of New Orleans
Case results |April 29, 2019
$ 17 million AKD went to trial in the case of Schreiber vs JCC, and won a $17,000,000 jury verdict in the Civil District Court of New Orleans. The case involved a local athletic club, wherein the Firm’s client, Mr. Schreiber, sustained serious spinal injurie..
Read MoreFaulty Vehicle Repair Civil District Court of New Orleans
Case results |April 28, 2019
$ 10 million Faulty Vehicle Repair: Settlement Settlement In 2015, AKD obtained more than $10 million dollars for a couple when their truck crushed the wife after a faulty vehicle repair...
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