Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage and “Regular Use” of an Employer’s Vehicle For many years, insurance companies in Louisiana refused to provide uninsured/underinsured motorist (“UM/UIM”) coverage if a policy holder was driving a vehicle provided by an employer for “regular use.” Regular use, for example, might include a situation where an employer […]
Legal Liability for Injury and Death at Louisiana Crowded Venues and Concerts The deaths and injuries that recently took place at the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, have brought grief to families and the whole community. Investigations are ongoing and, ultimately, the venue owners and the organizers of the festival […]
Have You Been the Victim of a Staged Accident? It may be difficult to believe that automobile “accidents” might be staged. But, it happens more than you might think. Just recently, as reported by the US Department of Justice, a New Orleans woman pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges for […]
What Does an Insurance Adjuster Do and Why Does it Matter? If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident here in Louisiana, you are entitled to seek compensation for personal injuries and for any damage to property. Most personal injury cases are settled and resolved through […]
Louisiana Auto Accidents: Seat Belt Law Changed For auto accidents that have occurred since January 1, 2021, there is a new seat belt law here in Louisiana. A new law was passed last year called “Civil Justice Reform Act of 2020.” The new law became effective on January 1, 2021 […]