Getting into a car accident can be overwhelming. Between checking for injuries, dealing with vehicle damage, talking to the police, and figuring out insurance, it’s easy to make decisions in the moment that you might regret later. If you’re involved in a car accident in New Orleans or anywhere in Louisiana, knowing what not to …
What Happens If Your Uber Driver Hits a Mailbox?
You’re riding in an Uber, minding your own business, when suddenly your driver loses control and hits a mailbox. It might not seem as serious as a crash involving another vehicle, but if you’re injured, you may still have a personal injury claim. Can You Have a Claim If No Other Car Was Involved? Potentially, …
Staying Safe This Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend is a time to relax, enjoy the company of family and friends, and celebrate the hard work of people across the country. Whether you’re traveling, spending time outdoors, attending a gathering, or simply enjoying a day at home, a few simple precautions can help keep the holiday safe and enjoyable. Remember to …
Can You Reopen a Personal Injury Claim After It’s Been Settled?
You finally settled your personal injury claim, signed the paperwork, and received your settlement. But what happens if you later realize your injuries are worse than you thought? Can you go back and reopen the claim? Unfortunately, in most cases, the answer is no. Once a personal injury claim has been settled and you’ve signed …
What to Do If You’re in an Uber or Lyft Accident in Louisiana
Using rideshare services like Uber and Lyft has become a convenient way to travel, but accidents involving these vehicles can create legal and insurance issues that are more complex than a typical car accident. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, a pedestrian, or a cyclist, determining who is responsible for your injuries may require …
Do You Need an MRI After a Car Accident in Louisiana? Who Pays for It?
After a car accident, some injuries are easy to identify, while others may not become apparent until hours or even days later. If you’re experiencing persistent pain, numbness, weakness, or other concerning symptoms, your doctor may recommend a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan to look for injuries that can’t be seen on standard X-rays. Many …
The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA): What Families Can and Can’t Recover
Losing a loved one in a maritime accident is devastating, and the legal process that follows can be especially confusing. Unlike many wrongful death cases that are governed by state law, fatalities that occur far from the U.S. shoreline may fall under a federal law known as the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA). …
Who’s Legally Responsible When You’re Injured Aboard a Ship? A Captain’s Duties Explained
An injury aboard a ship can raise legal questions that don’t arise in ordinary personal injury cases. Whether the incident occurs on a commercial vessel, offshore support ship, cargo vessel, fishing boat, or another maritime vessel, determining who is legally responsible often requires looking beyond the immediate cause of the accident. While a ship’s captain …
What Is Bad Faith Insurance in Louisiana and When Can You Sue Your Own Insurer?
Your insurer is stalling. The offer they sent is a fraction of what your claim is worth. Calls go unreturned. None of that is normal, and in Louisiana, it may not be legal. State law gives policyholders the right to sue their own insurance company when it handles a claim in bad faith, and the …
Hit-and-Run in New Orleans: What You Can Actually Do When the Driver Flees
Hit-and-runs. The driver is gone. You’re hurt, your car is damaged, and you have no name, no plate, nothing. It feels like a dead end. It isn’t. Louisiana gives hit-and-run victims real options, but the window to protect those options closes fast. Cueria Law Injury Lawyers has helped New Orleans accident victims recover compensation even …
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