Answers on Fault and Coverage Rules

Does Louisiana Require Every Driver to Carry Auto Insurance? Louisiana law requires all drivers to carry liability coverage of at least fifteen thousand dollars per person and thirty thousand dollars per accident for bodily injury, plus twenty-five thousand dollars for property damage per accident. A Denham Springs car accident lawyer frequently sees these minimums fall […]

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Why Every Malpractice Claim Needs a Panel

What Actually Counts as a Birth Injury in Louisiana? A birth injury refers to physical harm a baby suffers during labor or delivery, often caused by oxygen deprivation, improper use of delivery instruments, or a delayed response to visible and documented signs of fetal distress. A Baton Rouge birth injury lawyer evaluates whether the harm […]

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The Heavy Burden Behind Every Fall Case

A dangerous and hazardous condition on someone else’s property can turn an ordinary errand into a serious and life-altering injury, but Louisiana law does not make winning a premises liability case easy for the injured visitor. Understanding the state’s demanding evidentiary standard helps a Baton Rouge visitor know what a claim requires before assuming a […]

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A Longer Window for Grieving Families

Losing a family member to another party’s own negligence upends a household in ways no lawsuit can fix, but Louisiana law gives surviving relatives a real path toward accountability and financial recovery. Understanding how the state’s wrongful death framework works helps a Baton Rouge family know what to expect before speaking with an insurance adjuster […]

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Why You Can No Longer Sue the Insurer

Can I Still Sue the Other Driver’s Insurance Company Directly? Generally, no, and this is a major change from how Louisiana law worked for decades. Under the amended Louisiana Revised Statute Section 22:1269, effective August 1, 2024, an injured person no longer has a general right of direct action against a liability insurer. Louisiana had […]

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What a Jury Actually Sees About Bills

Can I Recover the Full Amount My Medical Bills Show? Not anymore, at least not automatically under the way the law currently stands. Under Louisiana Revised Statute Section 9:2800.27, when a claimant’s medical expenses have been paid, in whole or in part, by a health insurer or Medicare, recovery of those past medical expenses is […]

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What Is a Contingency Fee and How Does It Work?

Many people with potential personal injury claims worry that they cannot afford legal representation. A contingency fee is one arrangement that may allow someone to retain an attorney without paying the attorney an hourly fee at the beginning of the case. Below, Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP explains the basic features of contingency fees and […]

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Common Questions Injured Truckers Ask

Who Can Actually Be Held Liable in a Truck Accident? A commercial truck accident often involves considerably more potential defendants than a typical car accident, including the driver, the trucking company, a cargo loading company, and sometimes a separate maintenance contractor. A Denham Springs truck accident lawyer investigating a serious collision examines each of these […]

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Why Buckling Up Now Matters in Court

Can a Defendant Argue I Should Have Been Wearing a Seatbelt? Yes, and this represents a real shift from how Louisiana law used to work. Under Louisiana Revised Statute Section 32:295.1, all occupants of most passenger vehicles operating in the state are required to wear a properly fastened safety belt while the vehicle is in […]

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Common Questions Delivery Complications Raise

How Long Do I Actually Have to File a Claim? Louisiana generally requires a medical malpractice lawsuit, including a birth injury claim, to be filed within one year, a considerably shorter deadline than the two year period that now applies to most other personal injury claims. A Baton Rouge birth injury lawyer explains this specific […]

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