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Lyft, Uber, and other ridesharing services have made getting around Birmingham convenient and pleasant, but when you’re involved in an accident with a rideshare vehicle or as a passenger in one, life can quickly get complicated. Did you or your loved one suffer severe injuries using or getting into an accident with a rideshare company like …
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: Morris Bart Is A Proud Sponsor of First To Fight’s “Born To Grill” Team at Hogs For The Cause Held every spring in New Orleans, Hogs For The Cause is, in our experience and in their own words, “a sweet, savory blend of all the things that are amazing in life: music, an …
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 …
Social media platforms have made life easier to connect with others, but they can also leave your situation vulnerable to misinterpretation. Let’s say that you were involved in a car accident. You are injured, in pain, and your day-to-day life has been affected. However, you continue to participate in daily activities and events as much …
Each state in the U.S.A. has the right to craft its own laws in a way that serves its residents. However, some states have laws on the books that might not serve everyone – and in Alabama, a few of them are in the area of personal injury law. If you’ve been injured in Alabama, …
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 …
Parting ways with your automobile after an accident can be a difficult experience. For starters, did you get all of your stuff out of it before it was towed away? Then there’s the mystery of whether it will be “totaled” or not. How do they come to that decision, anyway? There’s A Formula For That. …
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. “Pics, or It Didn’t Happen!” …
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’s easier for clients to take on the property damage claim themselves, your attorney can guide you in …
To put it simply, if you are at-fault for an accident, then you caused the accident to take place and are responsible for subsequent damages. However, determining which party is at fault differs from state to state. In Louisiana, if an insurance company determines that a party is 51% or more at fault, then that …
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 …
In recent months, Mississippi has seen multiple changes in its driving laws. As of July 1, 2017, three new laws have taken effect in the Hospitality State. If you’re going to pass, then pass! The first new law concerns slow drivers in a passing lane. We’ve all been there, going the speed limit or attempting …
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 …
There are few things more jarring than an automobile accident. Trying to negotiate the world of auto insurance, health insurance and police reports, all while dealing with a painful injury, can be unproductive and stressful. When it comes time to hire an attorney, the last thing anyone wants are more complications. Attorneys work with contingency fees …
Imagine you’ve been injured in an accident and you hired a personal injury attorney to represent you. In addition to physical injuries, many people suffer emotional distress as a result of an accident. However, unlike physical injuries, where broken bones and x-rays are concrete proof of injury, emotional distress can be difficult to prove. To …
People hire attorneys for a multitude of reasons. Many hire attorneys because they simply are not aware of their options and look to advocates of the law in search of justice and fairness in winning their case. Others hire attorneys because they look to lawyers as having all of the answers when they understand very …
First, for readers unfamiliar with legalese, prescription (commonly referred to as the “statute of limitations”) is a state law that limits the amount of time a potential plaintiff can let elapse before he or she files their lawsuit with the court. The prescriptive period will vary depending on the state in which the accident occurred …
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 …
When you are involved in an accident resulting in injury, there are many things that should be done to preserve and bolster your claim. Here is a list of common mistakes when considering a personal injury case: Not reporting the incident to local authorities or appropriate personnel. It is important to report an accident to …
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 …
