In most cases, yes, the dog owner’s homeowner’s insurance will be the party you’ll deal with to collect damages like medical costs, lost wages, future medical costs, and pain and suffering. Negotiating with an insurance company after a dog bite can be difficult, since they have enormous incentives to undercut your costs by as much as possible. It’s important to fully account for current and future medical costs in particular, because many cases will require cosmetic surgery to correct scarring and other disfigurement, especially when the victim is a child. Louisiana uses a “strict liability” standard in dog bite cases, meaning that the owner is liable except in very limited circumstances. An experienced New Orleans dog bite attorney can help you evaluate the specifics of your case and help you find the right strategy for you and your family. The Gertler Law Firm has helped clients recover more than $100 million in damages.…Read More
Nursing home neglect or abuse isn’t always easy to prove, but the suspicion itself can be crushing to family members who are doing their best to provide a high level of care for an elderly parent or grandparent. Some of the common signs will be physical and obvious, while others are less clear and can leave you questioning your own judgment. Physical signs of neglect or abuse among nursing home residents include injuries like broken bones, unexplained bruises, bed sores, cuts and abrasions, and similar indicators that physical force is being used or physical care isn’t being provided. But for many people in nursing homes, the abuse is more subtle, and may manifest as changes in personality or mood such as elevated anxiety or symptoms of depression. The bottom line is that your intuition is a powerful guide, and if you suspect that a loved one is being abused or neglected in…Read More
Injury cases, including dog bite lawsuits in New Orleans, generally award compensation for a number of losses you may experience. These losses may include the costs of medical treatment associated with the dog bite, lost wages from time away from work receiving treatment or healing, future medical costs that you can reasonably anticipate as a result of the dog bite, compensation for pain and suffering from the experience, and recovery for any property damage that required repair or replacement. In dog bite lawsuit cases, owners are considered to have strict liability, but there are limitations based on individual circumstances. These are decided on a case by case basis, but generally speaking, if a victim can be shown to have provoked the dog, the dog’s owner can prevail in a dog bite case. This is why it’s so important to work with an experienced dog bite attorney. At The Gertler Law Firm, we…Read More
Motorcycle accidents and crashes can have profound effects for riders in New Orleans. The medical costs from treating sometimes significant injuries, commonly including brain and spinal damage, can be astronomical. To make matters worse, a serious accident can keep you out of work for weeks, months, or permanently. It’s vital that when your motorcycle crash was caused by someone else’s negligence, you consult with an experienced New Orleans motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible to evaluate your case and learn what your legal options are. A damage award will compensate you for current and future medical bills that are the result of the accident, as well as lost wages, including future wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and other costs related to the crash. If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident in New Orleans, contact the experienced accident attorneys at The Gertler Law Firm today at (504) 527-8767. We’ve helped…Read More
Lawsuit Attorney For Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect Cases In New Orleans In cases of nursing home abuse or neglect, residents are entitled to an array of potential remedies, including damage awards for injuries and losses suffered. In general, a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect can expect compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, any anticipated future medical expenses related to chronic issues or disfigurement from the abuse, and in some cases, punitive damages meant to disincentivize a corporate culture that allows such conduct. As a society, we cannot ever tolerate the abuse and neglect of our elders whose care is entrusted to professionals. At The Gertler Law Firm, we help victims of nursing home abuse in New Orleans learn their legal options and map out the appropriate strategies to protect your loved one, and all other residents in the home’s care. Call us today at (504) 527-8767 and talk to an…Read More
Dog bite cases are different from other types of animal bites in New Orleans, in that there is no requirement to prove negligence on the part of the dog owner. Injured parties in cases like yours don’t have to prove to the court that the owner of knew of the risk, or should have known of the risk, that the dog posed. This concept is known as “strict liability” and makes it challenging for dog owners to defend cases where their pets have bitten someone. To prevail, the owner will generally have to show that the victim provoked the dog in some way. Absent that, there is a good chance your case can move forward with a favorable outcome to you. We can help you receive compensation for a dog bite injury you or a loved one have suffered. The Gertler Law Firm is one of New Orleans’s most experienced accident and…Read More
Dealing with insurance companies is rarely a pleasant experience, but when you’re attempting to recover significant costs after a driver caused injuries or damages while you were on a motorcycle, it can be next to impossible to get to a fair settlement on your own. If you’ve made a good faith effort to contact and work with an insurance company to no avail, call The Gertler Law Firm today at (504) 527-8767 and talk to an experienced injury recovery attorney for free. We deal with insurance companies all the time, and can help you get the resources you need to fully address injuries stemming from the accident, as well as repair or replace damaged property. And if the insurance company still won’t play ball, working with an attorney means that you have access to legal remedies above and beyond negotiations with corporations who don’t have your back. If you’ve been hurt in…Read More
If you have observed evidence of nursing home abuse or neglect in New Orleans, you should contact the Health Standards Section, which monitors licensed nursing homes in the state. Health Standards Section investigators will be responsible for following up on reports of abuse, which can result in significant consequences to the home if they are substantiated. You have legal recourse when a loved one has been victimized by abuse or neglect in a nursing home, and your loved one may be entitled to compensation, including medical costs, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. The most important thing is protecting your loved one and making sure that no residents in the nursing home are subject to abuse or neglect by staff. The Gertler Law Firm is experienced in nursing home abuse lawsuit cases, and we can help you ensure that your loved one stays safe and secure. Call us today at (504) 527-8767 for a free…Read More
At The Gertler Law Firm, we operate on a contingency fee basis, which means that we charge nothing if we don’t collect. When you join us for an initial consultation, the call or visit is entirely free, and there’s no obligation or pressure for you to do anything but tell us what’s happened and how it’s affected you. Dog bites can cause serious injuries, and even permanent disfigurement. It is required under law that dog owners restrain their pets and take necessary precautions to preserve the safety of the dog and other people. When they fail, they must be held accountable. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog in New Orleans, call The Gertler Law Firm today at (504) 527-8767 and talk to an experienced accident and injury attorney for free.Read More
Determining fault in an injury case is important, but in cases where both parties share fault, you can still pursue a legal claim for damages in New Orleans. Louisiana uses a concept called comparative fault, where both parties may have responsibility for a motorcycle accident that results in injuries or property damage, and any resulting award will be adjusted by that factor. For instance, if your losses are compensated with a $10,000 award, but the jury finds that you are 10{d37eae5b8410ed8fb22098597e6ecfa689963c7e8a6548fdf24949bed3e82123} at fault for the accident, then the award will be reduced by 10{d37eae5b8410ed8fb22098597e6ecfa689963c7e8a6548fdf24949bed3e82123} and you will receive $9,000. In many cases, tickets are handed out to all parties after accidents because the police can’t be sure of what happened and want to cover all their bases. At The Gertler Law Firm, we investigate the specifics of your motorcycle accident to build a case that gives you as much leverage as…Read More
