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Average Car Accident Settlement in Louisiana
No fixed average settlement amount exists for Louisiana car accidents because values depend entirely on unique case circumstances. Compensation relies on injury severity, medical costs, and lost wages. Under the state's comparative fault system, recovery decreases by the victim's assigned percentage of responsibility. Insurance policy…
Louisiana Personal Injury Settlement Amounts Examples
According to 2015 National Center for State Courts data, the average nationwide tort judgment was $64,761, though jury verdicts averaged over $2 million. Settlement values rely on injury severity, insurance policy caps, and Louisiana’s comparative negligence rules, which reduce awards if victims share fault. Head,…
Louisiana Car Accident Settlement Timeline and Process
The Louisiana car accident settlement process involves securing the scene, documenting injuries via medical evaluation, and filing claims. Timelines fluctuate based on accident severity, fatalities, and the number of involved parties. While most cases conclude with insurance settlements covering medical costs and lost wages, unresolved…
Who pays your bills if an injury prevents you from working?
No matter how an injury occurs, you may worry about paying your bills if it keeps you out of work – especially if you are the breadwinner in your family. Holding the at-fault party responsible might provide financial support for you. Going about receiving compensation…
Considerations for same-sex divorce in Louisiana
Same-sex marriage became federally legalized in 2015. Now, same-sex couples encounter various legal issues nonexistent before the federal decree. Depending on when and where you married your partner, you may face legal hurdles if you want a divorce. Continue reading to learn more about the…
How do Louisiana courts divide debt in a divorce?
Courts in Louisiana follow the community property approach to dividing spouses’ assets. For the most part, everything that couples own jointly and together is subject to division. Courts treat debts the same way that they treat assets in dividing community property. Here are some important…
How the “No Pay, No Play” law could affect your case
Most of the time, when a driver’s negligent actions cause injuries or property damage, that driver is responsible for paying for those damages. However, Lousiana’s “No Pay, No Play” law limits the damages an uninsured driver can collect. How might this law affect your case?…
4 planning tips to help make the property division process easier
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may feel overwhelmed at the prospect of the property division phase of your divorce. What to do? Where to start? Here are four advance planning tips that should make the property division process…
Custody considerations for Louisiana grandparents
If your grandchildren live with you already or you have concerns about their home life, you may want to seek legal custody. Louisiana allows grandparents to take this step in certain situations. Review the factors that affect grandparent visitation and custody in the state before…
Understanding the importance of the lost wage claim element
Personal injury claims after an auto accident in Louisiana are typically composed of several elements pertaining to financial recovery. The first damages claimed are the medical bills generated by treatment for the injuries along with physical property damage when the injured party is an owner…
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