New Orleans Personal Injury Law Blog
Seeking compensation if you were partly to blame
Like your neighbors in the New Orleans area, you regularly drive to work, school, church, shops and other places. While practicing defensive and alert driving is a good way to minimize your chances of having a car accident, you may eventually find yourself in the...
Recovering from a loved one’s wrongful death
You cherish the deep and meaningful relationships you have with your family members. After all, not only do your loved ones provide emotional support, but they also help you deal with life’s unexpected events. If someone close to you is suddenly gone, your life may...
Know the laws for Louisiana motorcycle riders
If you ride a motorcycle in and around New Orleans, you can decrease your risk for a serious auto accident by riding responsibly. This includes familiarity with the Louisiana and municipal driving laws that apply to motorcycles. Review these important provisions as...
COVID-19 Firm Update
Dear Frischhertz & Impastato Clients: First, we hope everyone is safe and healthy during this difficult time. The number one priority is the safety of you and your family. To that end, we hope everyone is practicing social distancing and following the requests...
Insurance requirements for Louisiana drivers
When you have an auto accident, insurance coverage pays for associated costs such as medical bills and damaged property. Louisiana state law requires drivers to carry a certain amount of liability insurance in case of a collision. Learn more about the laws...
Crash-related surgeries may lead to serious complications
Even though the number of serious car accidents in Louisiana has dropped in recent years, car crashes are not uncommon. In fact, more than 71,000 individuals sustained some type of injury in an automobile accident in 2019 alone. Sometimes, injured drivers and...
Take road rash seriously after a bicycle accident
An accident on your bicycle could result in scraped skin. The medical term for this type of injury is an abrasion. However, abrasions also go by many colloquial terms as well, such as "road rash" or "raspberries" because of their often-bright red color. Whatever you...
Stevedoring injuries — Who’s to blame?
You know that your stevedoring operations carry a certain amount of risk for the longshoremen you employ. You probably make just as many efforts to ensure their safety as you do to ensure the safety of the cargo you handle. Nevertheless, accidents happen. When they...
How to spot an aggressive driver
As a driver in Louisiana, it is not uncommon to get stuck in traffic or caught behind a slow driver. These types of situations can be frustrating, especially when rushing to work, a meeting or an important appointment. You may even admit to having some road rage. If...
Wrongful death liability for cruise ship accidents
If your loved one died in an accident on a cruise ship, surviving family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the cruise line. These types of claims fall under the terms and conditions of your passenger contract, maritime law and other...
