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 […]
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 Article 2315.1), if the person who died […]
As a personal injury attorney, I have seen countless cases where clients have unknowingly signed away their rights to fair compensation from insurance companies. Unfortunately, these mistakes can have serious and long-lasting consequences. That’s why it is crucial to understand the risks of signing anything that an insurance company asks you to sign without consulting […]
It probably comes as no surprise that there is often LOTS of paperwork involved when navigating workers’ compensation claims. To make it easier to obtain some of the most commonly used forms, we’ve compiled a list of links below so you can directly download any required paperwork. Follow the links below to view the printable […]
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 […]