I’m sorry you’re going through this — being in pain and facing expenses after an accident like this is incredibly difficult, especially with limited insurance coverage. Here’s a clear, Louisiana-specific breakdown of your options for both medical bills and legal recovery:

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I'm sorry about your accident. The first thing you may want explore is timeliness, since this accident dates back to December 2023. Your new attorney should be able to advise meaningfully on that. The other questions could hinge on the respective liabilities of the vehicles here. Yes, if the... View More

Personal injury proceeds received on behalf of a child are the property of the child, not the parents, and should only be spent on behalf of the child. Generally, if the recovery is over $15,000, the law requires that the settlement be court approved, and the court orders that the funds go into a... View More

Based on your post, I doubt you would go to jail and/or be threatened with jail. As for legal trouble, there is the possibility of traffic citations being issued to you although generally they are issued at the scene. Another possibility is a civil claim being made against you depending on the... View More

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answered on Mar 20, 2025

Unfortunately, if the crash occurred in March 2023, the matter is prescribed - meaning your claim is lost. If the date you entered is wrong and the crash occurred recently in March 2025 - you may have options. Even though the insurance on your vehicle was lapsed and the claim may be subject to... View More

Liability/fault is based on a review of all of the factors surrounding the collision, but in this case, it sounds like 1 car was moving and the other car was stopped (parked) and unoccupied. If the driver of the moving vehicle acknowledges that he was aware of the parked vehicle before the... 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

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

I hope your son is okay. Something doesn't sound right here. Insurance companies do not usually arrange attorneys for claimants - unless there are details missing here. You should reach out to attorneys on your own to try to set up a free initial consult to discuss.

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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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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 4, 2025

If you were injured in an auto accident in Ouachita Parish on March 12, 2023, it’s important to understand how Louisiana law affects your right to ongoing compensation. In Louisiana, injury claims from that date were subject to a one-year prescriptive period, meaning you had until March 12, 2024,... View More

My recommendation is that you need to consult with a civil rights/false imprisonment attorney----discuss the specifics of your case and the attorney(s) you consult with can advise what is needed here to determine whether or not you have a case----as attorney Arrasmith suggests what needs to... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2025

In situations where someone has suffered severe memory loss or cognitive impairment, courts generally try to ensure that the defendant can understand the proceedings and make informed decisions. If you cannot remember the events or the charges, you should inform the court as soon as possible,... View More

I suggest that you do not post anything more about what happened as what you post is a statement by you and can be used against you---further, I strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney in your to discuss the specifics of your situation and how to proceed. Good luck.