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Whether you’re jetting off for vacation or rushing to get home for work, nothing is more annoying than a delayed or cancelled flight. Flight delays can set into motion a domino effect that throws your calendar into disarray and sometimes even costs you money. As air travel becomes increasingly important to our daily lives, being …
Subrogation is a word you’re pretty much guaranteed to hear during the injury claims process. It’s a complex legal issue even for lawyers, so what does this word mean in layman’s terms to your injury claim? Here’s what you need to know. What does subrogation mean? A literal interpretation of the word subrogation means to …
A person’s license can be suspended for many reasons, including a DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, repeated moving violations, or failing to carry car insurance, just to name a few. If you’re in this position you are probably wondering, “does a suspended license affect insurance?” The answer is yes, you can have car …
If it has wheels, is it an automobile? When it comes to streets and roadways, automobiles and pedestrians aren’t the only players in the game. Bicycles and pedicabs are typical in most cities, but skateboarders, roller skaters, and people on scooters are also becoming increasingly prevalent. There’s the common stereotype of skateboarders being rebels who …
You know what’s worse than a blabbermouth Uber or Lyft driver when you’re totally not in the mood to listen to them rave about their favorite reality shows? Getting into an accident while riding in one. Want to know what’s worse than that? Not following the steps listed in this article after you’ve been involved …
It’s the last thing you want to deal with after the shock of a car accident wears off–the insurance company calls to tell you that your car is a total loss. Sure you need to get back on the road, but do you have options if you don’t agree with the offer? Here’s what you …
Most people living in the South have heard of the Jones Act and know that it’s a federal law that has something to do with big ships. In reality, the Jones Act 1920 addresses almost every aspect of the shipping industry and the statute has an enormous economic impact on the United States. What is …
We’ve all heard someone say, “Oh so and so was just morrisbart being negligent when he ran that red light,” or “it was simple negligence when she to forget to turn off the power.” Clearly negligence means someone has done something they weren’t supposed to, but what does this concept really mean in legal terms? …
Most people have a pretty good idea of what to do immediately after an accident. Report the collision to law enforcement, take pictures, gather witness statements, and get checked out by a doctor. However, not many people understand that the collision is just the beginning of a car accident injury claim. No matter how bad …
Everyone knows that drunk driving is bad but the statistics are still alarming. Every 48 minutes someone in the United States dies because of a drunk driver and experts estimate that alcohol is a factor in nearly a third of all auto accidents. Obviously the best way to combat drunk driving is to designate a …
Robocalls are a problem everyone experiences. No matter a person’s age, location, or job, if you have a cell phone or landline there is a high probability you’ve received one of these automated calls from a telemarketer. Statistics show that the average person receives 22 robocalls a month, for a total of around 5 billion …
Most personal injury cases settle out of court and never go to trial. This is usually in both parties’ best interests because it reduces the fees related to court proceedings. However, there are some situations in which plaintiffs should take their cases to court. The trial process is more than just prosecution vs defense trying …
Filing a lawsuit can be a huge part of the personal injury legal process. When a lawsuit is filed, each party collects information and evidence from each other, a procedure known as the discovery. One part of discovery is the deposition process, where attorneys can ask questions from the people in the lawsuit and witnesses …
After a surprising collision, the last thing on most accident victims’ minds is collecting evidence in case you have to file a lawsuit against the driver who hit you. However, the most successful car accident settlement stories usually have one thing in common—solid evidence proving what happened and how bad the accident was. If you …
It’s rare to meet someone who hasn’t received one of those dreaded notices in the mail: TRAFFIC CAMERA VIOLATION. Sure, there are instructions on how to pay the fine and put it behind you, but what if you weren’t driving your car at the time? Or maybe you’ve been following the local news and you …
After an accident, people often expect to experience some aches and pains, so having to go to the doctor isn’t a surprise. But many accident victims do not expect the emotional distress that can follow a collision. When the dust settles, you may have lost your vehicle, or perhaps are unable to work due to …
It’s time to sound your alarms…or at least help us install some! The Morris Bart Law Firm is teaming up with the American Red Cross “Sound The Alarm. Save A Life” initiative to install 100,000 free smoke alarms inside homes located in at-risk communities throughout the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas areas. Statistics reveal that seven …
Everyone can picture the stereotype of someone who has just been rear-ended, gingerly stepping out of the car and clutching their neck in pain. It’s true that some car accident injuries can be seen and felt immediately, but what about symptoms that show up hours, or even days after an accident? Read on to learn …
Ever been involved in a car accident but thought you were okay since you didn’t feel any immediate pain? Then you wake up the next morning ready to get your day started, only to discover that your body is too stiff to move? The shock and adrenaline of a car crash can mask the symptoms …
Tuxedos, sparkling dresses, afterparties, and some of the most memorable experiences you’ll ever create in your life – oh the tales of prom season! High School prom night is a sentimental milestone that all teenagers should get to enjoy, and Crimestoppers, Morris Bart, and Q93 did their part to make sure one lucky teenager got …
