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I am currently married but planning to divorce. I was involved in a car accident with my kids, and we're expecting a personal injury settlement related to their injuries. Are my soon-to-be ex-spouse and I required to share this settlement?
answered on Jun 7, 2025
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 
I was a passenger in my own vehicle when another person who was driving caused an accident. I don't have insurance, but the police allowed me to leave the scene without citing or charging me. No one was hurt, except for a woman who went to the hospital as a precaution. Both vehicles involved... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
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
My vehicle was struck by another vehicle on March 13, 2023; the other driver was at fault and received traffic citations. The accident totaled the car and injured two passengers with facial injuries and a broken hip. My mother’s insurance lapsed on March 9, 2023, and the responsible party’s... 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
Morning, Dec. 2024, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana,
Car parked in front of resident’s home with passenger side tires abutting curb was struck by neighbor backing out of his double driveway across street. Crasher claims it is illegal to park across street from driveway, and wants... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2025
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
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
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
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
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... View More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
answered on Apr 9, 2024
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.
The minor... View More
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
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
I am broke and do not have the money to file this and don't know what to do on the cost
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
I'm an independent truck driver involved in an accident on April 8, 2025, in Geismar, where I hit a United Rental forklift parked on the shoulder. It wasn't properly marked, lit, or barricaded, creating a safety hazard. My truck had to be towed for repairs costing $52,535.84. I've... View More
answered on May 15, 2025
You do. You have a valid claim for both property damage, lost wages, and any potential injuries which resulted from this incident. It would be advisable for you to consult with an attorney to get a free consultation and determine what the best path forward for you based on your incident would be.... View More
I have started counseling sessions related to a car accident that happened some time ago. I'm seeking information on the maximum amount a counselor can charge per session and how many sessions or what duration is typically covered by insurance for mental health support related to trauma from a... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
What you're doing—getting support after a car accident—is a strong and important step toward healing. The cost of counseling sessions can vary widely depending on where you live and whether your counselor accepts insurance. On average, private counseling can range from \$100 to \$250 per... View More
I was involved in a vehicle accident while riding my bicycle and was hit by a car. The police report and the driver place the fault on me, and I received a citation for failure to yield on a private roadway, leading to a $180 fine. However, a work crew that witnessed the incident stated that it was... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Given that you have a witness statement supporting your version of events, it may be worth contesting the ticket. The police report may not fully reflect the witness accounts, and if the crew who saw the incident can testify that the driver was at fault, this could strengthen your case. It’s... View More
I was hit on my bicycle by a driver who claimed she didn't see me while I was crossing the roadway from a restaurant parking lot. Before I made it to the other side, I was struck. The police officer issued me a $180 ticket for failure to yield in a private driveway without speaking to me or... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It sounds like you're in a tough spot, especially since the ticket was issued based on the driver’s word without further investigation. Since you have a witness statement from someone who saw the incident, it’s worth considering contesting the ticket in court. If the officer didn’t take... View More
I was involved in a car accident in Louisiana in 2019 while driving with a suspended license and without insurance. Due to COVID-19, the court proceedings were delayed, but I am now required to appear in court in 2025. The other party's car was totaled, and I still have no car, money, or... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
It’s completely understandable to feel anxious walking into court for something that happened years ago, especially with everything that’s happened since. In Louisiana, driving with a suspended license and no insurance is taken seriously, but since you haven’t been in trouble before and there... View More
Has a car accident, insurance paid. Got a letter from sf that said do not make anymore payments. Put it in my name. I owned the car. 2 months later i got a letter that said i had about 5 days left to pay the full balance left on the car because the insurance company changed something. Sf sued... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2025
Based on what you've described, there are several important legal considerations to unpack here. The key issue seems to be whether SF had the right to pursue legal action after telling you to stop payments and apparently transferring the title to your name.
Insurance companies can... View More
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