Car accidents are common and complicated. Wrecks can involve company cars, ride shares, and large commercial vehicles, all with different types of insurance. Impacts can occur while driving on a work errand. All these different types of accidents invoke numerous insurance questions. Questions such as; If you are out driving…
Knowing what is in an insurance agreement can determine whether or not you are covered for different injuries. If a buyer signed a policy, did not ensure that certain aspects were covered, and then never bothered to check or revise the policy, this person will likely be held accountable for…
One of the first things that occur after a car accident is the parties exchange insurance information. But, unfortunately, just because someone has an insurance card doesn’t always mean they are covered for the wreck they caused. A driver in Metairie learned that lesson the hard way, as shown by…
Usually, in a dispute concerning a car accident, the issue surrounds fault or the extent of injuries. Occasionally though, the argument is whether a passenger in one of the vehicles was even a passenger. Evidence that one was a passenger and present during the accident would seem helpful but does…
Car accidents can be a problematic scenario for the parties involved emotionally and financially. This situation can become even more complicated when the insurance company provides coverage to both parties involved in the accident, and the injured party files a lawsuit against the insurance company, arguing that the injured party…
What happens when a motorist is injured in an automobile accident while operating a vehicle owned by an employer? While Louisiana law often permits named insured employees to receive reciprocal coverage under an employer’s insurer, insurance law is a complex and, at times, unclear field, especially in relation to uninsured/underinsured…
Car accidents are scary. Whether any parties are injured or not, dealing with the insurance company for vehicle damage or personal injury is not an enjoyable activity for the general public. The situation is even less enjoyable when the person dealing with the insurance company is not the policyholder. In…
In the wake of Hurricane Ida, there will be hundreds of thousands of insurance claims. Insurance companies will be overrun, but that’s no excuse for those companies to fail to pay your claims timely. Unfortunately, that’s not always how claims are handled. You undoubtedly have seen numerous posts giving general…
Every adult in America has dealt with insurance in some manner, whether it be life, car, house, rental, or health. Therefore, it is important to understand that the insurance policy you agree to constitutes the law between the you and the insurance company; it governs the whole relationship. As a…
Health insurance is extremely important and often a vital key to keeping both financial and physical health. When insurance payments collide with lawsuit payouts, things can become confusing. There are certain parts of Louisiana law that serve to protect those that have been injured in such instances. The Second Circuit…