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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: My wife was involved in an at fault accident and was sent an affidavit. Don’t know what to do!!!

As the titles says my wife was in an accident in January, it is now October. We just got a letter from the other persons lawyer requesting that she sign an affidavit saying she wasn’t doing DoorDash or anything like that, however they never asked us that before and now we don’t know what to do.... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 10, 2024

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Being presented with an affidavit from the opposing attorney is usually something that serves the interests of the other side - not yours. But that's only a general premise. One would need to see the wording... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Medical Malpractice for Louisiana on
Q: I have a intracranial hematoma to my right temporal lobe that was left untreated now has started paralyzed my body

On the opposite side also my speech an alot more I wasn't aware of this until I tried filling out for disability 2007 an again 2019 I was told I refuse treated but 2017 I got my records and it stated different from my records my lawyer has which he's not aware of yet

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answered on Sep 15, 2024

If you currently have an attorney you should address these issues directly with him or her. If you have come into new information or facts about your case the first call should be to them. They will be more involved and have better knowledge of your direct facts that what you may find online.

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0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: Q: City of Shreveport illegally demolished my home without due process, Risk management claim filed, now referred to HGI

I was harassed by the code enforcement agent, who kept going inside my private property, inside the house and he promised the neighbors next door, that he will get my property and the property across the street demolished, because the neighbor has disrespecting the entire area. The code enforcement... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: How can I get a truck driver in usa
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 2, 2024

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. However, your question doesn't look like something an attorney would be needed to answer. You could contact your state office of motor vehicles and look into the process for getting a CDL (exams, fees, etc.).... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: i have a bodily injury claim that they was willing to pay out on, but i was incarcerated for the last year.

i was in a car wreck May 1 2023 ... i received and email from the insurance on April 24, 2024 with a settlement agreement. However i was incarcerated from July 2 2023 until June 21,2024 . I contacted them when yesterday and they told me that now they cannot do anything because the one year has ran... View More

Joseph Barron Odom Sr.
Joseph Barron Odom Sr.
answered on Aug 13, 2024

Unfortunately, the insurance adjuster is correct.

Louisiana is subject to a one-year prescriptive period (or Statute of Limitations) in which a person may bring a civil action under tort law (or personal injury law), commencing from the date of the accident/injury. Once that one year...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Rights and Municipal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Louisiana , my local police dept failed to investigate my stolen car. Thief ended up totaling my car drunk

My car was stolen july 4th from a parking lot i IMMEDIATELY called police and reported it. They quickly arrived & took my written statement. I knew who stole it by name. Eyewitness info or statement was not taken by police. Nor was the surveillance video from motel6 either. They never returned... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 11, 2024

There is nothing which prohibits police from properly processing auto theft charges now. Given that they know who stole it by name, why would they need to question anyone or to see the surveillance video? It doesn't look like the thief who wrecked your car is likely to be able to avoid the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Louisiana on
Q: Do I have a case?

My daughter got into an accident was rear ended and is the other parties fault. No injuries. Insurance offered $2867 for my vehicle, which I paid $5000 for 1 week prior based on value. This is too much of a loss and I cannot afford another vehicle and only want it fixed. I don't know what to... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 27, 2024

It sounds like you have a total loss declaration on your hands. Without knowing the make, model, damages, NADA or other values, property damage adjuster's report, it's difficult to offer input. Nationwide, most states have a threshold for repair, in terms of percentage of market value.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: Can someone who was permanently disabled from a car accident that happened 20 years ago still be compensated?
Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Apr 25, 2024

Generally not, unless something was done to interrupt the prescriptive period (statute of limitations). In Louisiana, a person generally has one year from the date of an accident or incident to either file suit or settle their claim. Failure to do so will usually cause a person to lose their... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: My 12 year old son was in a motocycle accident two years ago as the passenger. The Ins was to settle for bodly injury.

They keep using the term minor compromise for Louisiana, What is this and how do I figure this out. The Ins company also ntoed they would hire an attorney free to handle to case and present it to the judge, but thye will not allow me to talk to the laywer until we settle onan amount. It this... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Apr 5, 2024

More information is needed here but if whoever is handling this claim on behalf of your son (since your son is legally not a party since he's a minor) is not a lawyer and/or does not have a lawyer, I strongly recommend that you contact an accident/injury lawyer to discuss options and to get a... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Civil Rights for Louisiana on
Q: I hit the side of the interstate and left the scene and the police impounded my truck and then placed ahold on it. How l

How long do they have in Louisiana before? I can get my truck out when I hold was placed on it in the impound

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

In Louisiana, the length of time a hold remains on your impounded vehicle can vary depending on several factors, including the reason for the hold and any legal proceedings associated with the incident. Typically, if your vehicle was impounded as part of a police investigation, the hold may remain... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Louisiana on
Q: Insur company wanted car sent to repair shop, car is totaled. Repair shop charges a very high bill, insur don't pay bil

They are taking the money out of my settlement.

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answered on Jan 16, 2024

In Louisiana, if your insurance company directed you to a repair shop and the car is later deemed totaled, resulting in a high bill from the repair shop, it is important to carefully review your insurance policy and the terms of the repair shop agreement. Insurance companies typically assess the... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Civil Litigation for Louisiana on
Q: Im needing to file a response to a petition on a civil suit and wasn't sure of the cost for the filing fee I don't have

I am broke and do not have the money to file this and don't know what to do on the cost

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Dec 20, 2023

Contact the Clerk of Court where the suit was filed/pending and tell them what you said here and ask if they have a "motion for in forma pauerpis" form for you to fill ou which is an application with the court to allow you to file your paperwork without having to pay your court costs and... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Louisiana on
Q: In Louisiana is there a formula for determining diminished value in an automobile accident?

Body shop estimated diminished value of $7662.49. Progressive is offering $1800.

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answered on Nov 1, 2023

We typically send our clients to a specialist who can quantify the diminished value. If there is a formula, the specialist would know it and be able to assist you. Per LA R.S. 9:2800.17, you may seek compensation for the diminished value of your vehicle if you can prove that your car will not... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Louisiana on
Q: What are the common causes of car and truck accidents, and how can they be prevented?
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Oct 6, 2023

Inattention. Care, speed under control, watching out for other drivers. Concentration on the driving.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: If I am insured for liability and get in single car hydroplane accident, am I covered as passenger

Single car accident bodily injuries sustained due to hydroplane

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 22, 2023

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but in general nationwide in such settings, a person would not usually be covered by an accident of their own making. If there are additional details, such as an engineering issue that led to the accumulation of water, such as drainage, poor design, or other... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Louisiana on
Q: Is at fault insurance company liable for storage fee's for disabled vehicle that was towed to owners home sit 65 days?

They really took their time, first saying that my vehicle was totaled, after 2 months they changed my adjuster the new person said that it was not totalled and I would be issued a check a few weeks later I received the check and it was towed to the body shop.

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jun 28, 2023

I do not quite understand your question----if the vehicle is stored at the owner's home, then there's no storage fees incurred for that time period. If the vehicle is at a tow/wreck or 3rd party facility, then more information is needed---I suggest you contact an accident/injury lawyer... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Louisiana on
Q: How to I petition for compensation after a car accident?

Four days after I leased a car, a driver with a suspended license and no insurance rear ended me and totaled my vehicle. I had full coverage and GAP insurance, but not uninsured motorist insurance. Is it possible to get reimbursed for all the costs that were only incurred because of the... View More

Joseph A. Interiano
Joseph A. Interiano
answered on May 18, 2023

Typically, if the other driver was uninsured and you did not have uninsured motorist coverage, then you cannot recover for the damages in the accident. Since you have full coverage, then you can recover the damages to your vehicle under your insurance policy's collision coverage. However,... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Consumer Law, Contracts and Products Liability for Louisiana on
Q: Car was involved in a MVA in July 2022. Car is still in the shop 9 months later. Car was 1 year old when MVA happened

Honda Motors has been unable to provide a replacement seat belt part. I have been in contact with Honda Motors and the repair shop EVERY month and each month they say the part is coming but then gets pushed back every month. It is now 9 months and they have told me again that the part was coming... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Apr 25, 2023

You need to contact a lawyer to discuss the specifics of your matter. I do not know if you were at fault in the accident and/or how ypour repairs are getting paid, but most lawyers who handle motor vehicle accidents will provide you a free initial consultation---use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Products Liability and Car Accidents for Louisiana on
Q: My car was involved in a MVA. Car has been in the shop since 7/2022 because Honda cannot provide replacement belt.
Joseph A. Interiano
Joseph A. Interiano
answered on Apr 22, 2023

What kind of belt is it that it needs? Is the vehicle an old model? There does not seem like a valid reason for your vehicle to be in the shop for 9 months. Is there any more information you can share that will help provide an answer to your question.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Louisiana on
Q: I am neededing someone who can Represent me for a traffic ticket with a hit-and-run on it
Joseph A. Interiano
Joseph A. Interiano
answered on Apr 22, 2023

What court is the ticket from? When is your court date set for? Is it in Louisiana? I handle tickets in courts all over Louisiana.

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