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 […]
Veterans who have sustained injuries or developed medical conditions related to their military service may be eligible for VA disability benefits. The process of obtaining these benefits can be complex, so we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help Louisiana veterans better understand their rights and the benefits available to them. 1. Determine your eligibilityTo be […]
Suffering a workplace injury is an unfortunate and often stressful event. Knowing what steps to take following an injury, though, can make the process of navigating workers’ compensation claims much more manageable. As a law firm specializing in workers’ compensation in Louisiana, we’ve outlined five crucial steps to take after a workplace injury. 1. Report […]
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, […]