Louisiana Personal Injury Questions & Answers
Q: We had an auto accident and it's the other driver's fault who even gave a false statement to police, my wife went to the

Speak to an attorney as soon as possible. You have limited time to seek recovery for your damages. Actual medical expenses and those for permanent disfigurement will probably be allowed. Good luck to you.
Q: Do doctors have authority to involuntarily treat you for suicidal ideations
Answered on Jan 24, 2019
Q: Is there any lawyer in the Alexandria La area that is willing to help my wife end the bullying from her exhusband?
Answered on Jan 17, 2019

Justia is not a lawyer referral service. Google Ouachita Parish custody lawyer
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
Answered on Oct 26, 2018
Q: Do doctors excused absences fall under punishable offence with truancy?
Answered on Oct 3, 2018

No not truancy. But make a copy of each doctor's note before you give it to the school.
Q: If a person obtained money from me via deceitful/emotionally manipulative means and refuses to repay, can I sue?

No call your Sheriff's dept. This fraud (father's cancer fund) is fraud and a crime.
Q: I lost my finger and toe nails from a medication. Is that personal injury?

There is a specific law that applies to injuries caused by medication. I would need more information to determine whether there is a potential claim. Give me a call and I'll get some additional information and see what I can do.
Q: i am bing sued for a wreck my daughter was in,driving her step dad's car,insured in her step dad's name.am i liable?

Parent of minor liable AND owner of car liable.. Contact your insurance company who will provide defense for you.
Q: Can my commander make me cancel a medical appointment for field training?

Because your question deals with the military, I would suggest you speak with someone in the JAG office.
Q: I've been permanently injured by a surgeon in Louisiana.
Answered on Aug 2, 2018

Contact my office 214 775-9638 or email me at ibrahimc@ijalaw.com! I can assist you further
Q: Is an attorney entitled to any of the payout from my policy's medical coverage assuming a standard 33% atty contract?

Attorney not entitled to % of med pay UNLESS your insurance company does not seek subrogation.
Q: My accident happened 6/ 2/2017. I filed in proper person on Mon, 6/4/2018 because the 2nd was a Sat. They claim too late

1) you could have fax filed,
2) 1 year prescriptive period includes holidays and weekends,
3) next time hire an attorney w h o keeps track of prescriptive periods.
Q: A guest slipped and fell from a ladder in my AirBnB, now she's sueing me. Any guidance welcome.

Hopefully you have insurance that will cover this and provide you with a defense attorney. Examples are premises liability (homeowners), commercial liability, or general liability coverage policies. You should contact your insurance agent or insurance company as soon as possible and provide them with a copy of the lawsuit. If you don't have insurance, you should consult with an attorney that handles insurance defense matters.
Q: Can I sue for the nexplanon implant giving me serious problems and doctor allowing student to touch me during procedure
Answered on Jul 9, 2018
Q: Where does the liability rest should a farm tractor be involved in a motor vehicle accident?
Answered on Jun 28, 2018

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 company altered the exhaust on a new truck and may have caused me to get CO poisoning. Should I confront them?

You should speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more likely it is that crucial evidence can be destroyed or lost.
Q: My son was prescribed the drug Propulsid for the first six months of his life in 1998.

I would suggest you contact the office of the class counsel. They should be able to tell you who your counsel of record is.
Q: We fell three floors in a hospital elevator yesterday and have a witness that people had been complaining about the same

Contact a premises liability lawyer in that parish or county and state.
Q: if I was hit on my bike by a car that failed to yield shouldn't I win and have medical bills covered?
Q: I usually visit my son at parish prison, but today I was turned away after having been allowed the last year.

Have you tried to resolve this by contacting the Warden's office or the assigned supervisor for visitation? The person at the desk was essentially preparing clerical duties.
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