My personal injury claim has been settled and my attorney will get 40%. Can my attorney also take a % of my property loss ?

The first place to start is your fee agreement with your attorney. Louisiana requires that all contingency fee agreements be written, and clearly...

Is my case going anywhere?

The first question I have is have you retained a qualified Louisiana personal injury attorney? Your question causes me concern because of...

One of the defendants I am suing never answered my pi complaint. He knows the other defendants well. Can I contact him?

While the Rules of Professional vary slightly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, they are meant to regulate the conduct of lawyers, not parties. ...

No injury auto accident, at fault party no insurance

Your situation is a perfect example of why I tell all my friends/family/clients they should be carrying UM/UIM insurance. Unfortunately, if the...

I was in an hit and run accident, I had full coverage and UMI, my car was pd. by my insurance company but I am going to therapy

Without further review of your medical records and understanding of the specific facts of your case, it would be impossible (and improper) for an...

At what point should I contact an attorney, regarding a bad faith insurance claim for motorcycle theft?

You should consult with a local attorney immediately, preferably one who has experience in handling of bad-faith claims. Many states impose strict...

I was issued a citation as a defendant in a personal injury case. I cannot afford to hire an attorney.

There is certainly no harm in calling the Plaintiff's attorney before incurring the expense of filing a general answer. Explain to him/her your...

First, you should consult your regular doctor immediately in order to get the infection under control. Second, you should contact a qualified...

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Can a settlement be negotiated in a Personal Injury case after an original general answer is filed?

You can settle (or dismiss) your claim at any time. Therefore, nothing should prevent you from attempting to settle out of court following your...

If it is your attorney requesting access to your medical records, he or she should have you sign a HIPPA release allowing for their office to...