Accidents involving 18-wheelers differ significantly from car accidents in various ways. Because, 18-wheelers have several monitoring systems, such as The Eaton VORAD Collision Warning System that is utilized by many commercial trucking companies to improve and monitor vehicle and driver safety. The system records an event record, including driving speed, rest, sleep and other evidence. The system is equipped with forward and side radar sensors that detect the presence and movements of vehicles around the truck to alert the driver of other vehicles’ proximity. An experienced accident law firm can protect your rights by going well beyond a fast settlement. If you have questions about an auto accident that caused serious injuries, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
Due to the complexities in the legal system, the law can be very confusing and overwhelming to those who do not have a legal background. An experienced car accident attorney knows the appropriate steps that are essential to a lawsuit for the particular types of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. A highly qualified attorney can usually, and very quickly, evaluate your case and chances of recovering damages for your losses, including any injuries and medical costs. If you have questions about an auto accident, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
….I am experiencing stiffness of the neck and constant headaches. Can I sue to recover my medical expenses if I see a doctor? Medical expenses in a car accident lawsuit generally include all of the necessary and reasonable medical expenses that the victim of the injuries has incurred. If the defendant is found to be liable for causing the plaintiff’s injuries, they will generally have to pay for the injured party’s medical expenses as part of the overall damages award. You definitely can make a claim for any injuries sustained from the accident. If you have questions about Personal Injury, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
She is now wearing a neck brace for a possible herniated disc and was told to keep it on for at least two weeks. In the State of Louisiana, it is generally held that while driving a motor vehicle, you must be able to stop in accordance with the vehicle in front of you. This is the basic principle of safe driving. You definitely can make a claim on behalf of your minor child for any injuries sustained from the accident and related issues such as medical bills. If you have questions about an auto accident, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
You should definitely talk to an experienced accident & injury lawyer as soon as possible. Trying to resolve this matter on your own with the insurance company can be very frustrating and difficult for an injured party. We find that injured persons typically get the run-around and settlement offers significantly less than an experienced law firm can secure for you. If you have questions regarding a car accident, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
Am I At Fault? Sorry this happened to you. In Louisiana when a rear-end collision occurs the law actually provides a presumption that the rear, or “following,” motorist was negligent. If you were injured in a rear-end collision in Louisiana, you can assume that the rear car that caused your accident, any damages and any injuries, was negligent. Louisiana Revised Statute 32:81 states that rear following vehicles shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent. If you have questions regarding Personal Injury after an automobile accident, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
According to La Civil Code § 3492 et seq., you have until the Statue of Limitations runs out to file a personal injury claim. It is essential that you consult with a qualified Louisiana personal injury attorney as soon as possible to preserve whatever rights you may still possess. If you have questions about a car accident where you or a family member was injured, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
Unfortunately, there have been many terrible accidents in the New Orleans area involving large trucks. While some of these accidents have other causes, the National Transportation Safety Board has found that driver fatigue contributes to 30 to 40 percent of large truck accidents. The federal government strictly regulates the number of hours a truck driver may spend on the road and how long they may remain on duty – even if they are not driving. For example, truck drivers are not supposed to spend more than eleven hours driving after having completed ten consecutive hours off duty. Drivers are required to maintain a logbook documenting time spent driving, as well as their time off duty and in the sleeper berth. An accurate logbook may help your lawyer determine if the truck driver was fatigued at the time of the collision. Even if the driver was “cheating” and not keeping an…Read More
As New Orleans personal injury attorneys, we can personally attest that lawsuits involving a child who has been injured or killed are difficult for everyone involved. While the child and family deserve full financial compensation in such cases, we would all prefer that such accidents never occur. Unfortunately, as of 2006 – the last year full mortality data is available from the National Center for Health Statistics – motor vehicle crashes remained the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 3 and 14. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, on average approximately 4 children under age fourteen are killed and 529 are injured in car accidents in the United States every day. No set of regulations designed to protect children in car accidents can be perfect. In Louisiana, child car seat laws largely meet or exceed federal recommendations. Currently, the law requires infants less than…Read More
We have represented many New Orleans residents who suffered serious injuries in car accidents. While seatbelts may cause injuries, the damage we have seen inflicted on our clients by seatbelts is usually minor compared to the injuries suffered by unbelted occupants. Our observations are supported by studies conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2001, the NHTSA analyzed the role of seatbelts in all fatal crashes that year. They found that 73% of people wearing seatbelts survived, compared to only 44% of those not wearing seatbelts. Perhaps even more telling was their finding in a separate study that three out of four people ejected from a vehicle during a crash die. Of the people ejected, 99% of them were not wearing a seatbelt. Some people don’t wear seatbelts because they have heard stories of people being choked by the belt or falling out of the vehicle and…Read More
