Recently, a publication found that drivers in Louisiana are more likely to sue following an accident than motorists in other states. The author hypothesized that this is partially due to how state law is structured; allowing drivers to directly sue insurance companies, and all claims that are $50,000 are below going directly to settlement or … Continued
Read MoreThe start of all personal injury cases involves the most basic requirement: an injury to a person. While you might have other considerations on your mind if you are injured by another person’s negligence, it helps to know what the general process of a personal injury case is, should you decide to find an attorney … Continued
Read MoreCompensatory damages are an important part of a civil lawsuit. We’d like to examine what these kinds of damages entail and what they cover for injury victims and their loved ones.
Read MoreWhen seeking compensation in personal injury lawsuits, lawyers will seek out compensatory damages and punitive damages. Let’s focus on punitive damages right now.
Read MoreH&N was hired by a New Orleans hotel to defend it in a claim made by a pedestrian claiming he was hurt near the hotel. H&N won the trial, and the pedestrian appealed. The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the trial court judgment obtained by H&N.
Read MoreA local New Orleans hotel hired Harrell & Nowak to represent it in a personal injury matter at First City Court New Orleans.
Read MoreFrequently asked questions about personal injury
Read MoreOn June 5th, Georgia’s Supreme Court reinstated a $35 million verdict in a case involving a man who was beaten outside of a Six Flags amusement park and suffered permanent brain damage as a result 10 years ago. Ultimately, the Court found Six Flags liable for his injuries under the theory of premises liability because … Continued
Read MoreLast month, a Louisiana federal judge concluded that the 2012 medical benefits settlement for victims affected by the BP oil spill did not preclude claimants from filing back-end litigation, which enables any issues related to medical/physical conditions that manifested after April 2012 to be heard by a jury. The April 2012 BP settlement agreement had … Continued
Read MoreCompanies and landowners in Louisiana sometimes violate federal, state and local environmental laws that regulate the discharge of toxic wastes and other pollutants into the environment, and Louisiana has had a notorious reputation for being amongst one of the worst states at enforcing federal clean air, clean water and hazardous waste laws. It is well … Continued
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