If you were involved in an car accident that was caused by an out-of-state driver, you will file suit in the jurisdiction where the accident occurred. For example, if you were injured in an accident within the city of New Orleans, you’re attorneys would most likely file the lawsuit in Jefferson Parish. If you have questions about a car accident that involves serious injuries, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
Every case has different circumstances that can determine damages. However, common damages which you might be entitled to receive after a vehicle accident are medical bills, future medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages,and loss of enjoyment of life. If you have questions about injuries you suffered in a car accident that was not your fault, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
If Medicare/Medicaid has paid for any medical care, they have the right to recover for treatment incurred as a result of a third-party. If that is the case in your situation, they will be entitled to recoup any money paid to treat those injuries out of your lawsuit settlement. If you have questions about an accident that caused serious injuries, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
In Louisiana, like most states, claims are not always settled quickly and can drag on. If your injury claim does not settle prior to the statute of limitation date, a lawsuit will have to be filed before that date. If you do not, you lose the ability to file a lawsuit to pursue your claim any further. If you have questions about serious injury or accident in the New Orleans area, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
You may be able to file a lawsuit against the bar for inadequate security or other related negligence. However, more information regarding the circumstances of the assault would be needed to make a determination as to what claims are viable. If you have questions about injuries sustained through no fault of your own, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
You certainly can. In New Orleans, the at-fault driver and its insurance company may be liable for any damages that you may have sustained as a result of the incident. That may include medical bills, lost wages from missing work, and a number of other damages are possible as well. If you have questions about being struck by a car, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
Yes, you can. You can file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver who caused the accident in which the party’s real estate or property, as well as wages, may be seized if the insurance coverage they have does not cover all your costs. If you have questions about an auto accident in the New Orleans areas, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
Yes, a claim can still be made for an auto accident. This may be harder to prove since it is your word against theirs. The insurance company does a have the right to investigate all matters of the claim prior to issuing any payment. You should also notify your insurance company of the incident. If you have questions about a car accident, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
When the other driver of a vehicle who caused your accident is unknown, likely from a hit and run accident, and you have uninsured/underinsured coverage on your policy, your insurance company should pay for damages, minus your deductible. If you have questions about an auto accident, call The Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
Yes, even as a passenger, you can file a lawsuit for injuries from the accident. The insurance company covering the at-fault driver is responsible for any damages you may have as a result of the automobile accident in question. If you have questions about a car accident, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
