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 …
Have you noticed rows of bikes in bright colors popping up in a neighborhood near you? We’re happy to see Blue Bikes in New Orleans, La., and bright green Zyp bikes in Birmingham, Al., among many other bike sharing services in the communities we serve. What a fun way to get to school and work …
Morris Bart, LLC, is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Sista Strut 3K Walk in New Orleans, starting in Woldenberg Park at 8 a.m. on March 3. Be there and become aware! The goal of Sista Strut is to heighten awareness about the issues of breast cancer in women of color, as well …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
You’ve just been in an automobile accident. You’re hurt, your car is damaged, and you’re probably not goin to make it to work for a while. You hired an attorney to help you sort through things, but now you are trying to understand all the legal terms. This quick guide will help you become a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 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 …
Suffering injuries because of someone else’s negligence is a stressful situation. It can be difficult to keep your wits about you when you are in pain, angry, frustrated, and worried about your finances or future. Therefore, knowing what to do—and what not to do—if you find yourself in this situation is essential for getting justice …
Each year, vehicle manufacturers issue safety recalls for defective vehicles they produce. If these defects are not repaired, they may cause accidents, exacerbate the effects of those accidents, or aggravate injuries sustained in an accident. Not every recall is a safety issue; sometimes, manufacturers issue recalls for a defective radio or air conditioning components. Safety …
It should go without saying that wet weather driving can be dangerous. A recent analysis of available federal data shows that rain is the leading cause of weather-related driving fatalities in most states, including Alabama. Even in Alaska, rainy weather causes more fatal accidents than snow. Unfortunately, as the wet weather continues to come, people …
The workers’ compensation system can assist you in replacing lost wages and providing medical care if you’ve been injured on the job or been made sick by conditions in your workplace. In some situations, you can also collect permanent disability compensation. While these benefits have been set up to take care of the rank and …
In the United States, over 35,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2015 alone. Currently, cell phone distractions are causing accidents in epic proportions. The National Safety Council’s Annual Injury and Fatality Report found that one out of every four accidents was caused by drivers distracted due to cell phone usage. While a study …
Nothing is worse than receiving a traffic citation for something that you didn’t know was a violation of the law. Some lucky citizens may get off with a warning in these instances; however, for the vast majority, we will receive a citation and chalk it up to a lesson learned. In this article, you will …
There is nothing more frustrating than dealing with an insurance company. The situation is even more frustrating if you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident that was not your fault. This may even be true if you are trying to file a claim based on your own insurance coverage—namely your “full coverage” policies—following …
