Want to hit the open road on the two wheels of a motorcycle in the state of Mississippi? Before you drive off into the sunset, get to know some important Mississippi laws and safety regulations. You Must Be Licensed to Operate a Motorcycle If you live in Mississippi, get a Mississippi motorcycle endorsement. According to …
Left Hand Turns: Dangerous to Execute and Difficult to Resolve
According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), more than half of the combined total of fatal and injury accidents occur at or near intersections—many of these occur when one driver is making a left turn across traffic. There are many dangers associated with making a left turn. Drivers must use extreme caution when turning left, …
How do I Know If My Attorney Is Experienced in Representing Personal Injury Cases?
When you are dealing with the physical and emotional impact of a personal injury, it is especially important that you find an experienced, compassionate, and professional attorney to represent your interests. You need someone who will fight for your rights and fervently pursue justice in your case. But how do you know when you have …
Car Seat Laws in Alabama: Important Info for Parents
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of unintentional injury death among children ages nineteen and under. Despite this danger, in Alabama, 4.17% of children under age five are not buckled into a car seat when riding in a vehicle. Car seat laws in Alabama are designed to keep children safe and ensure that parents …
Alabama Roads: Truck Accident Checklist
On Alabama Roads: What to Do After a Commercial Truck Accident Commercial truck wrecks are different in some ways than car wrecks. Knowing the proper steps to take if you get into a truck accident on an Alabama road or interstate highway through Alabama can not only save lives, but also make any legal issues …
Weird Laws in Mississippi: Just Say No to Cat Meat
Every state has a few really strange laws on the books, and Mississippi is no exception. But weird laws keep life interesting, right? Of course they’re coming to us without their original context and some aren’t even verifiable, but let’s dust off these old Mississippi laws and take a look, just for fun: “Woohoo!” (Oh …
Community Spotlight: First to Fight at Hogs X
Community Spotlight: Adopt-a-Cop Program
Community: Through the “Adopt-A-Cop” Program, Morris Bart helps support our hardworking police force during the Carnival Season. There Would Be No Purple, Green and Gold Without Our “krewe in Blue”! Throughout the Mardi Gras season, New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) officers are “all hands on deck” and working hard to keep us safe while we’re …
Big City Bike Accident: What to Do
Community Spotlight: Sista Strut New Orleans 2018
Congrats: New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers 2017
Morris Bart Attorneys Selected for New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers List Congratulations to the Morris Bart, LLC attorneys listed below on making the New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers List 2017! So how does an attorney come to be honored with a place on this list? It’s quite a process, but the simple explanation is that …
Community Spotlight: Fortier-Cohen Alumni Classic
Morris Bart Is Honored at the 6th Annual Fortier-Cohen Alumni Classic You might know that Morris Bart grew up in the New Orleans area, graduated from UNO in 1975 and received a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in 1978. But if you’re a New Orleanian, this might be the question you really want …
Legal Process: Understanding Total Loss
While injuries are naturally everyone’s first concern following a crash, property damages can weigh heavily on your mind, as well. Your car plays a key role in your everyday life. You use it to go to work, run errands, and manage your family life. You need to have your vehicle to ensure you can get …
Legalese Made Easy: Personal Injury, Defined
Personal injury is, generically, any physical injury inflicted on a person. Louisiana state law recognizes many different types of personal injuries. Much of explaining personal injury involves some legalese, or legal language; please refer to the Helpful Definitions section at the end of this article. Negligence The most common are caused by someone else’s negligence, …
Legalese Made Easy: Common Personal Injury Terms
Social Media and Insurance Claims
Status Update: Just got into a fender bender! Send thoughts and prayers—and a good lawyer! In today’s tech-savvy world, we tend to share everything—the good, the bad, and especially the ugly. While social media has helped advance our lives in many ways, it can potentially damage your personal injury claim. Knowing how to manage your …
Auto Accidents: Properly Handling Property Damage
At Morris Bart, LLC, we guide you each step of the way after an accident. When dealing with property damage, follow this general guide on what to expect and how to handle insurance companies and adjusters. Though it often seems easier for clients to take on the property damage claim themselves, your attorney can guide …
Legalese Made Easy: At-Fault Accidents in Louisiana
Louisiana is a fault-based state for car accidents. When a driver acts carelessly, they are at fault for any crash that occurs, and the law allows victims to pursue a case against them, including suing them in civil court as needed to recover compensation. To put it simply, if you are at fault for an …
Driver Safety Tips: Uninsured Motorists in Alabama
As a driver in Alabama, it’s important to carry uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM) coverage on your vehicle. Simply put, UM coverage is a contractual agreement between you and your insurance company, which allows the insurance company to provide benefits to you for any injuries sustained during an accident involving a driver without insurance coverage …
State Legislature: 2017 Louisiana Driving Laws
Louisiana Legislature convenes at least once a year to enact new laws for the state, and changing Louisiana traffic laws are no exception. In the 2017 Regular Session, a number of laws were changed or added – including ones dealing with traffic cameras, driver’s education for young drivers, driver’s licenses, and more. Here are some …
Eggshell Plaintiffs: Tough to Crack
We handle eggshells delicately because they are more susceptible to shattering if handled carelessly. The same concept applies to what the law calls an eggshell plaintiff. If the plaintiff has a pre-existing physical condition, such as disease or previous bodily injury, he or she could have an increased susceptibility to new injuries. Accidents can aggravate …
Attorney Scott Bishop Competes in the NYC Marathon
“On Sunday, November 5th, I had the privilege of participating in the 46th running of the world-famous New York City Marathon, along with nearly 51,000 other runners from around the world. The mood in NYC that morning was electric, as runners from all corners of the globe took to the streets to cover all five …
State Legislature: Mississippi Driving Laws
Keeping up to date about traffic laws is a crucial part of being a responsible driver. Lawmakers put these laws in place for a reason, usually to better protect all motorists and other road users from injury. By understanding and following these laws, you could reduce your risk of an accident or avoid getting a …
Insurance Limitations: What’s My Case Worth?
There are a number of factors which determine the worth of your personal injury case. We at Morris Bart are experts in the field of maximizing each factor to ensure that you get all of the compensation you may deserve. Factors such as available insurance and injuries sustained during the accident will have an impact …
Personal Injury Settlements: Worth It or Just Settling?
Personal injury settlements are the first of many options for closing your case. If you disagree with your attorney on accepting a settlement, do you have a choice in how to proceed? The short answer: Yes. As the client, your attorney works for you, and whether or not the case is settled is solely your …
Contingency Fees: What’s a Fair Fare?
Personal injury accidents, including collisions, are expensive and time-consuming. You may have to deal with health insurance companies, medical bills, car repairs, auto insurers, and more if you are involved in one. Working with an attorney can make this process easier and significantly reduce stress. But how much will it cost you? Fortunately, most personal …
Emotional Distress: 5 Ways to Prove It
In addition to physical injuries, many people suffer emotional distress due to a collision or another type of accident. However, unlike physical injuries where broken bones and x-rays are concrete proof of harm, emotional distress can be difficult to prove. Working with a personal injury attorney can help because they know the evidence necessary to …
Does My Case Require a Trial?
Your case might not require a trial. It can be hard to determine this alone, though; you could hire a lawyer for help. People hire attorneys for many reasons. Many hire attorneys because they simply are not aware of their options and look to legal advocates searching for justice and fairness in winning their case. …
Automobile Accident Lawsuits: What Are My Deadlines?
Knowing the deadlines that apply to your car accident case is essential for protecting your right to recover compensation and hold the at-fault driver accountable. Each state sets a deadline for beginning a personal injury lawsuit in civil court. If you miss this deadline, it could mean you cannot seek or recover compensation in your …
Attorney Kenneth Altman Receives Board Re-Certification
Attorney Kenneth Altman Achieves Re-Certification in Civil Trial Law With the National Board of Trial Advocacy The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that Kenneth Altman of the law firm, Morris Bart, LTD, has successfully achieved recertification as a civil trial advocate. Mr. Altman has been a NBTA member in good …
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