Your most reasonable remedy would probably be to file suit against him a small claims court. Depending on whether you live inside or outside of a city court jurisdiction, this could be a city court, justice of the peace court, or the small claims ("clerk's docket") of your parish district court.

I believe depending on the complexity of the case and remaining amount still owed, an attorney may agree to take on your case. There would be several questions that would be need to be answered before an attorney would agree to take on your case. I would recommend that you book a consultation with... View More

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

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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.

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

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... View More

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

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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.