The Costs To File A Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit At The Gertler Law Firm, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you only pay if we collect for you. That means that you can feel secure in contacting us for a free, no-obligation consultation about your or your loved one’s situation, and we will evaluate the facts of your case and help you decide on the best course of action. Because we only get paid if we win a case, you can trust that if we choose to pursue your claims, it’s because we believe in it strongly, and will argue the merits of your case in the most persuasive way possible. We are skilled negotiators who can bring a nursing home or its insurance company to the table and win much better settlements than individuals can usually expect when they wrangle with insurers alone. We are also…Read More
It’s very likely that you can still make successful claims against a negligent or reckless driver, even if you weren’t wearing a helmet during a motorcycle accident in New Orleans. While Louisiana does require that a helmet be worn when operating a motorcycle, its absence doesn’t negate the role the other driver played in causing the events in question. Where a lack of helmet can matter is in evaluating the size of an award you may win for medical expenses. Louisiana injury law relies on a concept called “comparative negligence.” Comparative negligence requires that the jury in a motorcycle accident case determine the relative degree to which each party was at fault in the incident, and those percentages establish the size of an award. For instance, if you make a claim to recover for costs associated with a head injury sustained while not wearing a helmet and being involved in an accident, the…Read More
At The Gertler Law Firm, we take cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that if we don’t collect for you, you pay us nothing. If we win your case – and our track record of success is very good – you will pay us a percentage of the award, usually between one-quarter and one-third. This may sound like a lot, but consider that people who negotiate on their own behalf in these cases rarely receive a fair settlement offer from the insurer of the at-fault driver in a motorcycle accident case. The insurance company has huge incentive to take every step possible to reduce their exposure to financial loss, and in the best of circumstances, they’re likely to give you only a fraction of what you’re entitled to. When you work with an experienced New Orleans motorcycle accident attorney, you can trust that professionals are fighting for the largest award possible.…Read More
When you hire an attorney to handle a dog bite case in New Orleans, you have control over how your attorney handles the issues in the case. There are a few things to keep in mind, with the primary being that your attorney will negotiate with your neighbor’s homeowner’s insurance company in most instances. You’ll be filing an insurance claim that will typically be settled once you have a doctor’s diagnosis and prognosis in hand. Relationships with neighbors are a valid concern in dog bite cases, but that doesn’t mean you should suffer twice when you or a child has been attacked by a dog. An experienced New Orleans dog bite attorney knows how to negotiate with insurers, and will follow your instructions when it comes to how to handle ancillary issues like the status of the dog and your neighbor’s liability. An attorney can also help you win a much larger settlement…Read More
No, the fact that you didn’t cover potentially enormous medical costs out of pocket will not limit the consideration of those expenses for your motorcycle accident injuries lawsuit case in New Orleans. It is possible though that receiving a damage award or settlement will prompt your health insurance company to seek reimbursement for its costs, which is something to be aware of. Because of this, it’s vital that your true expenses are fully tallied, and take into consideration the full scope of losses you sustained, and the likelihood of future losses and healthcare expenses related to the accident. At The Gertler Law Firm, we fight for people who’ve been hurt by the recklessness or negligence of another. From current and future medical costs to lost wages to pain and suffering due to a motorcycle accident, we make sure that you get the most substantive award possible in your case. We’ve helped our clients…Read More
A “Beware of Dog” sign may provide some protection for a dog owner whose pet has bitten someone in New Orleans. The specific facts of your case will have to be evaluated to determine whether the sign alone would shield the owner from the dog’s actions. There are cases where the sign indicates that the owner is aware that their dog is dangerous and makes a finding of negligence or recklessness more likely. An experienced dog bite attorney will be able to give you the most full accounting of the specifics of your case, and help you decide what strategy to pursue after a dog bite. At The Gertler Law Firm, we’ve helped people in New Orleans cut through the confusion and take action and sue after a dog bite, for 30 years. We’ve recovered more than $100 million in damage awards and settlements for our clients. When you or a loved one…Read More
While indications of abuse in a nursing home can be starkly clear, signs of neglect of your loved one in a nursing home may be less obvious. In general, nursing home neglect in New Orleans is defined as a failure to provide appropriate care or supervision of a nursing home resident. Neglect can result in injuries, as when a resident’s request for assistance isn’t answered and they fall trying to help themselves out of bed. Neglect may also manifest in less clear ways, such as a decline in your loved one’s level of hygiene. Other indicators can include a changed health status from underuse of prescription medication, or a general lack of cleanliness or upkeep in the facility itself. Neglect or elder abuse in a nursing home setting is never tolerable, and may just be the first layer of even more significant violations. Take a stand for your loved one, and all residents in…Read More
There are real advantages to working with an attorney local to the motorcycle accident where you were hurt. Every state maintains its own jurisdiction when it comes to personal injury cases, so filing deadlines, evidentiary standards, and other elements of your case may be unique to Louisiana law. A New Orleans motorcycle accident attorney stands the best chance of helping you get the maximum award possible in your case, either through a legal judgment or a settlement with an insurance company after your motorcycle accident. At The Gertler Law Firm, we’ve been helping clients recover as much as they can after injuries in New Orleans for more than 30 years. We know that money can’t fully make you whole again, but for many people working hard to get better after being hurt, a damage award after a motorcycle accident means that you can keep your house, keep your savings, and get the level…Read More
It’s hard to give an estimate for averages in lawsuit settlement amounts for dog bite or other personal injury cases in New Orleans. Each case is determined based on its own unique set of facts, so your case may or may not be similar. In general, people who experience dog bites, or when a child experiences a dog bite, are entitled to damages that cover a variety of the costs incurred by the individual or family. For instance, medical bills associated with the dog bite can be reimbursed, including future medical costs that may be incurred after the suit is settled or decided. No two cases will include the same medical costs, which may be anything from an ER visit with stitches, to extensive cosmetic surgeries over a period of months or years to hide disfiguring injuries. There are so many variables that it’s impossible to guess an average amount you may be…Read More
Louisiana’s Residents’ Bill of Rights reaffirms the basic civil and religious liberties that all Americans enjoy, regardless of their health status or living situation. Additionally, the Residents’ Bill of Rights specifies the right of nursing home residents to access elected officials, state health authorities, and immediate family members. The resident’s right to make autonomous financial decisions, to present grievances, and to be properly cared for are all specified. The Residents’ Bill of Rights isn’t the only resource that protects New Orleans nursing home residents. As a condition of a nursing home’s participation in Medicare, its residents have a right to be free from verbal, physical, mental, or sexual abuse. Nursing homes may not physically or chemically restrain a resident except when such restraint is a treatment for a medical condition. Protecting our loved ones who have moved into nursing homes is critical. If you believe your loved one’s rights are being violated by…Read More
