Hello, i was rear- ended an the damage to my car was $532.00 However the insurance offered me $500 for pain an suffering.

If your bills were $9,000, then they need to do more. If you would like to talk about your case, call me at 504-887-2220. My office is in Metairie,...

What is the next step I can take?

My name is Ricky Gallagher and I am a lawyer from Metairie. You should definitely hire a lawyer. Most (including me) will talk to you about your...

During my marriage some property was bought for his business. Both names are on the land. Am I entitled to a settlement?

Any property you and your ex bought during the marriage is community property. So the questions becomes: "Who bought this land?" If the Sale...

I had a pre existing injury in my back a year ago and I was in a car accident recently.

Sorry about your accident. To answer your question, whoever is at fault in the accident is responsible for your new injuries, and any worsening of...

My surgeon turned out to be an eyes nose and ear doctor. He deformed my stomach horrifically. Can I sue?

I am so sorry to hear about your situation. I had four cases very similar to this *against the same doctor* several years ago. Turns out that...

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My father recently passed away with his only asset being a checking account with a a value of $92,000.

You do need to open a succession. Since you have a Will and only one asset, this is not a complicated succession. I am located in Metairie and...

Do we need to file a probate?

You will have to open succession to transfer ownership of the property to the heirs (you and your brother). I can tell you from experience that not...

How do i file a sucession and how much does it cost

Successions are not normally complicated, you just need to file the right forms to make sure it's done right. However, since there is a family...

The answer to this question depends on the specific language in the Power of Attorney. My Power of Attorney states specifically that it allows the...

I NEED TO OBTAIN A POWER OF ATTORNEY SINCE MY MOTHER HAD A STROKE AND IS UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS

The key is whether your mother can understand what she is signing. If she is ok mentally, but paralyzed physically, or even if she can understand...