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 […]
Under Louisiana workers’ compensation law, an injured employee may be eligible for temporary total disability benefits if they are unable to work due to their work-related injury. To receive these benefits, the employee must provide medical documentation supporting their disability. Generally, the medical documentation required to support a claim for temporary total disability must be […]
Workers’ comp is a form of insurance that provides benefits to employees who have been injured or become ill as a result of their job. While incredibly beneficial when needed, it’s important to understand what NOT to do while on workers’ comp in the State of Louisiana. Unfortunately, many people make mistakes that can jeopardize […]
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 […]
The BBB Serving Southeast Louisiana (including the Tri-Parish Area) announced recently that Villeret Law Firm, LLC has received an A+ Rating and Better Business Bureau Accreditation. An accredited business meets BBB’s standards and pledges to make a good faith effort to serve its clients and resolve all consumer complaints. “Your business’s commitment to ethical business […]
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, […]
It was the summer of 2003. I had just graduated from high school, lived with my parents, and was working 50 hours a week as a helper/fitter at a local shipyard before heading off for my first year at LSU. I would come home each day filthy and smelly, but I loved having the opportunity to work hard and save some money for college. Unlike most work nights, I came home one evening to find my mom and dad sitting in the living room, waiting to talk to me. I had no clue what was going on but could tell it was serious by the looks on their faces.
If you were recently injured on the job, you might have received a call from an insurance adjuster requesting a recorded statement. If this is the case, you should seek legal counsel immediately!
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 […]