Louisiana Car Accidents Questions & Answers
Q: In Louisiana does a lawyer get their fee before medical bills are paired ?
Ellen Cronin Badeaux's answer
If that's what the contract says, then yes. If that's not what the contract says, then no. If you don't have a contract, then get a new lawyer.
If that's what the contract says, then yes. If that's not what the contract says, then no. If you don't have a contract, then get a new lawyer.
Q: My daughter was killed in an accident. Is it mandatory for an autopsy be done if the family doesn't want it
Douglas Lee Bryan's answer
My sincerely condolences for your loss. I believe that an autopsy only has to be performed if the death is under suspicious circumstances or if a crime is suspected which resulted in her death. Give me a call and I’ll be happy to discuss this with you further.
My sincerely condolences for your loss. I believe that an autopsy only has to be performed if the death is under suspicious circumstances or if a crime is suspected which resulted in her death. Give me a call and I’ll be happy to discuss this with you further.
Q: I was driving an uninsured vehicle that isnt mines was rearended while doing 60 on highway can i recover
Rahlita D. Thornton's answer
It does not matter about the vehicle you were in being uninsured as to whether you can recover your damages from the responsible party.
It does not matter about the vehicle you were in being uninsured as to whether you can recover your damages from the responsible party.
Q: May I contact & ask the person at fault to pay for my vehicle damage due to no insurance before consulting a law
Peter Munsing's answer
If you were hurt you may have an uninsured motorist claim against the other driver. Get estimates of cost to fix it and see an attorney who is a member of the La. Trial Lawyers for the Parish where it happened. They give free consults.
If you were hurt you may have an uninsured motorist claim against the other driver. Get estimates of cost to fix it and see an attorney who is a member of the La. Trial Lawyers for the Parish where it happened. They give free consults.
Q: State of Louisiana- driver of car was unauthorized to use car- caused accident- is car owner reaponsible
Peter Munsing's answer
A lot depends on the "unauthorized" story. Did the owner tell the cops that? Did the owner press charges? Or did the owner leave the keys on the table and the driver--a kin of hers--grabbed the keys and left? You then get into some weird insurance issues on covering damage which then adds licence suspensions to the mix--though an argument can be made that the lack of coverage wasn't caused by anyone but by the policy.
Sorry, but it's the difference between a No and a maybe, and the...
A lot depends on the "unauthorized" story. Did the owner tell the cops that? Did the owner press charges? Or did the owner leave the keys on the table and the driver--a kin of hers--grabbed the keys and left? You then get into some weird insurance issues on covering damage which then adds licence suspensions to the mix--though an argument can be made that the lack of coverage wasn't caused by anyone but by the policy.
Sorry, but it's the difference between a No and a maybe, and the...
Q: State of Louisiana- driver of car was unauthorized to use car- caused accident- is car owner reaponsible
Ellen Cronin Badeaux's answer
Yes both the unauthorized motorist and owner are liable. Hire a personal injury attorney.
Yes both the unauthorized motorist and owner are liable. Hire a personal injury attorney.
Q: How is fault determined in a parking lot fender bender? Minimal damage, other driver left before police was called.
Rahlita D. Thornton's answer
The accident report is public record and if it supports your position then it should absolutely been sent to the company. Good luck.
The accident report is public record and if it supports your position then it should absolutely been sent to the company. Good luck.
Q: I received $100,000 car accident.34000 to attorney36000 hospital15000 to mom 15000 to me. Owe fed state tax
Ellen Cronin Badeaux's answer
Why is your Mom receiving $15,000? You don't give enough information to answer your question.
Why is your Mom receiving $15,000? You don't give enough information to answer your question.
Q: In Bankruptcy chapter 7 or 13 if u have a personal injury claim do the trustee keep all of the money you would get
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Q: Can a person be charged with another crime after paying a traffic violation
Peter Munsing's answer
Unlikely but why not check with a member of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association. You can get tickets for several violations. Paying one doesn't wipe out the others.
Unlikely but why not check with a member of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association. You can get tickets for several violations. Paying one doesn't wipe out the others.
Q: My Lienholder on my truck repoed my truck from the towing yard where it was being held. Pmt current ins. current
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Answered on Aug 15, 2018
Ellen Cronin Badeaux's answer
Give your insurer power of attorney to deal with your lien holder.
Who was found at fault in the accident?
Give your insurer power of attorney to deal with your lien holder.
Who was found at fault in the accident?
Q: I was in an accident with a company truck. The driver of the truck gave the police a false insurance policy no.
Douglas Lee Bryan's answer
If the driver of the truck either didn't have insurance, or if his and/or his employer's insurance isn't sufficient, then the rental company's insurance may be responsible. A good personal injury attorney can help. Give me a call and I'll be happy to discuss this with you further.
If the driver of the truck either didn't have insurance, or if his and/or his employer's insurance isn't sufficient, then the rental company's insurance may be responsible. A good personal injury attorney can help. Give me a call and I'll be happy to discuss this with you further.
Q: Can I be charged with a drug charge if the drug that the cops found was not in my vehicle and was not on me
Douglas Lee Bryan's answer
If it was in your general vicinity and the officer believes that you put it there, then yes.
If it was in your general vicinity and the officer believes that you put it there, then yes.
Q: My son a minor was in an accident I didn't find out til adjuster called me. Now statue of limit is up. Do I have a case?
Peter Munsing's answer
You wouldn't but the minor may have a longer statute of limitations assuming it wasn't their fault. Why not contact a member of the La.Trial Lawyers Assoc? They give free consults.
You wouldn't but the minor may have a longer statute of limitations assuming it wasn't their fault. Why not contact a member of the La.Trial Lawyers Assoc? They give free consults.
Q: Where does the liability rest should a farm tractor be involved in a motor vehicle accident?
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Answered on Jun 28, 2018
Ellen Cronin Badeaux's answer
Answer depends on who got the ticket and what were the circumstances. But I'm guessing the tractor not licensed so probably liability lies with the tractor.
Answer depends on who got the ticket and what were the circumstances. But I'm guessing the tractor not licensed so probably liability lies with the tractor.
Q: My daughter (16) was in an accident and ticketed for reckless operation of a vehicle
Douglas Lee Bryan's answer
I'm not sure of your question. It may be possible to work something out with the prosecutor to keep it off of her record, depending on the circumstances. Otherwise it will greatly affect your insurance premiums.
I'm not sure of your question. It may be possible to work something out with the prosecutor to keep it off of her record, depending on the circumstances. Otherwise it will greatly affect your insurance premiums.
Q: A complete stop at a subdivisiont A car approaching me with blinkers on and did not turn. I got hit and a citation.
Douglas Lee Bryan's answer
If you're stopped at a stop sign, you have the responsibility to ensure the way is clear from any other drivers having the right of way prior to proceeding into the intersection. You can't assume that someone with a turn signal on is turning at your intersection, or that he is turning at all. One option would be to make arrangements to have the citation reduced to a non-moving violation so that it doesn't appear on your driving record. If you can't do this on your own, give me a call and...
If you're stopped at a stop sign, you have the responsibility to ensure the way is clear from any other drivers having the right of way prior to proceeding into the intersection. You can't assume that someone with a turn signal on is turning at your intersection, or that he is turning at all. One option would be to make arrangements to have the citation reduced to a non-moving violation so that it doesn't appear on your driving record. If you can't do this on your own, give me a call and...
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