Recent and Upcoming BP Oil Spill Case Deadlines Recently, we have had several deadlines in the BP oil spill injury cases with which to comply. First, the January 18, 2013 deadline for Oil Pollution Act presentment demands (also known as OPA claims) has been met for all those who were eligible. This deadline was for …
Personal Injuries Involving Mississippi Government Employees The Mississippi Tort Claims Act grants governmental entities special privileges when an employee’s negligence causes harm to others. Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-9 (Rev. 2002). One such law provides that governmental entities in Mississippi shall not be responsible for the harms that an entity causes if the conduct in …
New Orleans is known for its laissez-faire, Big Easy style. Especially during Mardi Gras, locals and tourists alike take advantage of the season of celebration to have a great time and forget their everyday stresses. But beware: too many drivers leaving their worries behind during Mardi Gras get behind the wheel after they’ve had too …
Morris Bart, LLC Hurricane Isaac Insurance Claim Area of Practice Helps Affected Clients After Additional Claim Extension FEMA has granted an additional extension for submitting claims for Hurricane Isaac flood damages. Louisiana property owners with federal flood insurance policies whose structures were damaged by Hurricane Isaac flood waters now have an additional 60 days to complete …
Document the Truth and Protect Yourself Unfortunately, all at-fault drivers are not honest. There is the chance that the at-fault driver will lie to their insurance company about how the accident was caused. As an example, let’s say the at-fault driver failed to stop at a stop sign before proceeding through an intersection. This failure …
In many cases, when a driver causes a crash, they are legally responsible for various damages, expenses, and losses that accident victims incurred. This is true for damaged property, too. In addition to paying to repair the vehicle damaged in the crash, they may also be responsible for additional costs, including loss of use, total …
Over the next 20 years, the number of drivers 70 and up is predicted to triple as the Baby Boomer generation ages. Many elderly drivers match their driving habits to their declining capabilities. For example, reaction times become longer or the ability to see at night weakens. Be Proactive to Stay Safe To take care …
Myth #1: An Insurance Company will Automatically Pay You Money Just Because You Were in a Car Accident There is no requirement that an insurance company pay you any amount of money just based on the fact that you were involved in a car accident. If a person is not injured in the accident or …
What is Emergency Rule 26? In helping one of my clients and fellow Laplace resident, I discovered Emergency Rule 26. Emergency Rule 26 is an initiative put forward by Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, Jim Donelon. It gives policyholders impacted by Hurricane Isaac greater protection and more flexibility in regards to continued coverage. Emergency Rule 26 is …
Nothing Is Impossible when It Comes to Your Personal Injury I am often told by insurance adjusters that it is impossible for my client to be injured when the car they occupied sustained no damage in the accident. Insurance companies like to think that when there is no damage there is no claim, but they …
Never Assume that Other Drivers Will Comply with Traffic Signals Aside from honest negligence or simple failure to pay attention, many drivers are often in a rush to reach their destination and consciously try to avoid delays by rolling through stops, running yellow lights (often at breakneck speeds!), and willfully ignoring traffic controls. Many very …
Welcome to Morris Bart, LLC Attorneys at Law, where serious experience, professionalism and personal attention get serious results. We are more than just a personal injury law firm; we’re a group that values the people around us. While our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to getting results in every case entrusted to us, we understand that winning cases shouldn’t be our only …
Welcome to Morris Bart, LLC Attorneys at Law where serious experience, professionalism, and personal attention get serious results. Why Choose Morris Bart? Louisiana Morris Bart has been serving Louisiana for over 30 years. Morris Bart was voted a Super Lawyer in the area of General Personal Injury for Plaintiffs by Law and Politics Magazine in 2007, 2008, …
Most of my clients have at least one social networking account such as a Facebook page or Twitter handle. While these social networking sites are a great way to stay connected to friends and family and catch up on current events, they are also an excellent way for insurance companies to learn things about you …
You have options when you have been injured and your car has been damaged in an accident. However, these options should be exercised before the accident in the form of the type of insurance coverage you purchase. The number on the options depends on the type of coverages you have. Before becoming an attorney …
If there is one phrase I hear more than any other from clients it is the phrase, “Flowers, you have no idea what I am going through.” I cannot help but to laugh when I hear this because in my case, this statement could not be farther from the truth. I will never forget the …
Everyone who has ever found themselves in need of a personal injury lawyer has had a variety of expectations of that lawyer. Most people would agree that their lawyer should return their calls promptly and share significant information about their case. But one man’s prompt is another man’s late. How can the lawyer and the …
When interviewing a new client, one of the first things I discuss is whether they have Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage on their auto insurance policy. As many Louisiana personal injury lawyers will tell you, many clients either do not know or presume that they do not have this coverage because they intended to purchase a …
Whenever you are injured in a car accident, the importance of immediate treatment is paramount. The obvious reason is to minimize your injury. If you wait too long to seek treatment then your injures may become more severe, or you may have a longer healing time. Immediate treatment does not mean a trip to your …
As a New Orleans personal injury attorney, I know car accidents can be a very scary event and cause us to panic when it happens. Because it is hard to think clearly after you’ve been involved in a car accident, it’s important to know what to do and what information to gather before you ever …
To some motorcycle riders, there’s nothing better in the world than riding a motorcycle. The speed and freedom of riding a bike is unmatched. They are great on gas and help in escaping traffic jams. Unfortunately, the pleasure of riding motorcycles in Louisiana comes with its share of dangers. With thousands of cars operating on …
Texting While Driving – a Dangerous Habit When it comes to texting and driving, it can wait. Wireless provider AT&T, seeking to bring attention to a serious road safety problem, urged all Americans to pledge to stop texting while driving and to join with others on September 19th to make a lifelong commitment to never do …
If you will likely be facing the property division process and you or your partner recently received a personal injury payout, it is important to have someone who can help with clarifying community property when it comes to court-awarded damages. This information can play a vital role in negotiating a divorce settlement or protecting your …
Counseling from Your Personal Injury Attorney Attorneys are often referred to as “counselors,” and I think this is a very good way to describe us. As a New Orleans personal injury lawyer, it is my job to help solve my client’s legal problems to the best of my ability and within the letter of the …
Each year, thousands of people are involved in motor vehicle accidents. The scene of the accident can be a very confusing, frustrating, and sometimes frightening place. However, what you do immediately after the accident is very important for your case. For this reason, some Morris Bart personal injury attorneys in New Orleans have gathered a …
Pick-Up Truck Accident Injuries Are Common It’s just common sense, but I still see it on the roadway. I don’t see it as often as I used too, but people, sometimes children, ride in the bed of pick-up trucks. As any New Orleans truck accident lawyer will tell you, Louisiana state law under Revised Statutes …
Two pharmaceuticals developed to prevent blood clots that lead to heart attacks and strokes have caused extremely dangerous side effects for some users. Plavix and Pradaxa, both initially approved by the FDA, can cause internal bleeding and other gastrointestinal problems. If either drug has affected you or someone you care about in this way, Morris …
It is not uncommon for our team to receive questions about insurance coverage and rights for undocumented immigrants in the Gulf South. The bottom line is everyone should have the opportunity to purchase auto liability insurance coverage regardless of their immigration status. You also have a right to recover from an at-fault driver regardless of …
In 2002, The Food and Drug Administration approved the Infuse bone graft for only one type of spine surgery — anterior lumbar. Unfortunately, many other unauthorized Infuse implanting surgeries have been performed on patients. If you are one of these patients, Morris Bart can help you with your Infuse lawsuit case. What Is Infuse? The Infuse …
What Are the Big Three? When a lawsuit is filed in a personal injury claim, there are essentially three parts to a case: liability, causation, and quantum. Liability Liability is a legal determination as to which driver is at fault for causing the auto accident. Sometimes this determination is not “cut and dry,” and even …
