Protecting Yourself Starts with a Conversation As a Louisiana personal injury attorney, I’ve seen far too many clients unknowingly sign away their right to fair compensation after an accident. These decisions are often made under pressure, during stressful moments, and without fully understanding the consequences. Unfortunately, the cost of these mistakes can be devastating—and irreversible. This […]
When navigating Louisiana injury claims, it’s crucial to grasp the distinctions between Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury claims. Each follows unique guidelines and provides different forms of relief, making it imperative for residents to understand these differences to effectively handle their legal cases. Below, we explore the key contrasts between these two types of claims, […]
Personal injury law covers a wide range of incidents, each potentially life-altering. In Louisiana, understanding the common types of personal injury cases can help you identify when you might need legal assistance. Chase Villeret, the owner & experienced personal injury attorney at Villeret Law Firm, specializes in navigating these complex cases and offers expert advice […]
In the complex world of personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, a sinister strategy known as legal starvation by insurance companies can significantly impact claimants. This tactic, which involves delaying claim payments, can cause not only financial but also emotional and psychological distress. This blog post will explore the broader effects of financial stress in […]
In today’s society, lawyers often fall prey to negative stereotypes – many of which are well-earned, unfortunately. Whether it’s the image of an attorney as being untrustworthy, overly argumentative, or money-driven, these perceptions regrettably persist. At Villeret Law Firm, however, we strive to challenge these stereotypes and uphold the highest level of professional integrity and community […]
Hello, and welcome back to the Villeret Law Blog. Today, we want to shed light on a lesser-known but vitally important issue that many claimants in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases face – understanding legal starvation. What is Legal Starvation? Legal starvation is a subtle yet impactful form of pressure applied by some insurance […]
Understanding Louisiana Car Accident Claims After Loss In Louisiana, if someone passes away while their car accident case is still ongoing, their spouse or child can take over the case under certain conditions. Many people believe that the case would automatically be handled by the person’s estate, but according to Louisiana law (La. Civil Code […]
People often become disgruntled when another driver’s insurance company denies their claim despite the fault of the other driver being clear. I’ve been asked before: “Doesn’t the other insurance company have to deal with me in good faith?” The answer…is complicated, as are most insurance laws. Your insurance company has an obligation to protect and […]
People switch auto insurance carriers for various reasons, but most of the time, it’s to save money on premiums. In an effort to reduce the cost, insurance companies will sometimes suggest that you can save money by waiving UM (Uninsured Motorist) or UIM (Underinsured Motorist) coverage. Waiving UM coverage is NOT a good idea, though, […]
In speaking regularly with personal injury clients, it’s clear that there are a lot of misunderstandings surrounding motor vehicle accidents & insurance settlements. We’re going to address some of the common misconceptions in a series of upcoming blog posts to help everyone understand the process a bit better and to help set appropriate expectations. Follow […]