2013 Personal Injury Blog | New Orleans Injury Lawyer

Posted By Womac Law Firm 20-Dec-2013

Things to Remember This Holiday Season

The holidays are a great time for celebrating with family and friends, but remember it is also one of the more dangerous times to be out on the road. The number of deaths and injuries from auto accidents increase during Christmas and New Years. Some ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 16-Dec-2013

Things to Remember When in a Car Accident

Safety is your first concern. Check to see if you or any passengers were injured in the auto accident. If anyone needs medical help, call 911. Safely move away from oncoming traffic. If there is not damage to the front of your vehicle, put on your ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 5-Dec-2013

Psychological Effects of a Dog Attack on Children

Psychological Effects of a Dog Attack on Children Being attacked or bitten by a dog is a traumatic experience for anyone, regardless of age. However, children—who, sadly, tend to be the victims of these attacks—often experience ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 15-Nov-2013

Save a Life: Don't Text and Drive

Auto accidents from distracted drivers have increased significantly in recent years. Some common driver distractions are cell phone use, using a navigation system, grooming, reading, eating, anything that distracts the driver from their primary ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 6-Nov-2013

Distracted Walking: Keep Your Head Up

The dangers of distracted driving and the importance of paying attention to the road ahead is all over the news. What most people don’t know, however, is that there’s another unknown danger on the streets: distracted walking. Distracted ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 23-Oct-2013

Personal Injury Case: What You Have to Know When Filing a Claim

A personal injury case involves two parties with one looking for compensation for damages that resulted from the negligence of the other party. Damages can range from physical injury to emotional distress. If you’re a victim of an accident, the ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 8-Oct-2013

Providing Excellent Service and Personal Attention

At Womac Law Firm, we are committed to providing excellent service and personal attention to every client. Being injured is a trying time for you and your family and our goal is to handle your legal matter so you can focus on getting better. If you ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 18-Sep-2013

Client Communication is Our Focus

At the Womac Law Firm, client communication and building a positive relationship with our clients is of the utmost importance. I make sure that my staff know to always put our clients first, and we always strive to make sure our clients feel that ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 1-May-2013

If You Need a Fighter, Call Me!

Few people know what to expect when they have been in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. The insurance companies are professionals at handling and negotiating claims. They devote millions of dollars to training and evaluating ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 10-Apr-2013

Accidents Can Be Devastating

Accidents can be devastating. In our economy many people are just getting by. Often, their car and their home are all they have, and if they didn't have their job, they wouldn't be able to afford either. An accident that totals or seriously ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 2-Apr-2013

Written Approval for Settlement from UM/UIM Carrier

Be advised that before finalizing a settlement with a liability carrier, you should determine whether your uninsured/underinsured motorist policy requires that the insurance company providing you coverage must give written approval of the liability ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 20-Mar-2013

Medicare/Medicaid Reporting

Federal and state laws require that if at the time of an accident you are Medicare and/or Medicaid eligible, you must report the accident to Medicare and/or Medicaid to confirm that neither has made accident related payments for you. This is the case ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 11-Mar-2013

Proving Rejection of Uninsured Motorist Coverage

In Louisiana, an insurance company must produce a valid uninsured/underinsured coverage rejection form in order to deny coverage. If the insurance company cannot produce a valid rejection form as described above, then your insurance policy ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 1-Mar-2013

Cooperation with Your Insurance Company

Most insurance policies require that their insured cooperate with the insurance company's investigation of an accident. This means that your insurance company may require you to give statements or provide information as a condition of processing ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 11-Jan-2013

Consider Your Rights Before Signing Them Away

Many times, people injured in auto accidents are confused. They’ve never had to deal with an insurance company before, other than paying their own premiums. They don’t know what to expect. Sometimes, the insurance company will send an ...

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