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October 3, 2022

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Hit and run accidents occur when the driver who caused the crash flees the...

What Do I Need For a Wrongful Death Claim?

Wrongful Death

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October 1, 2022

5 Essential Items When Filing a Wrongful Death Claim When you’ve tragically lost a loved one due to another person’s...

Why You Need an Attorney After a Car Accident

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September 1, 2022

Three Benefits of Working with An Attorney When injured in a car accident, it's not uncommon for individuals to try...

Why Are Left Turns More Dangerous?

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August 1, 2022

How Left Turns Become Hazardous The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported for over a decade that left...

How Do I File a Claim For Hurricane Damage?

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July 1, 2022

Hurricane season can come with many challenges, including having to file a claim for the damages caused by flooding and...

Preparing Your Home For Hurricane Season

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June 1, 2022

Tips to Ensure Your Home and Family’s Safety Hurricane season is just around the corner, and that means it is...

Steps to Take After Hurricane Damage [Infographic]

Safety Tips

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June 1, 2022

What to Do After a Hurricane New Orleans residents know all too well that one of the most stressful parts...

Does My Insurance Cover Hurricane Damage?

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April 24, 2022

Many homeowners in Louisiana understand the stress of obtaining insurance coverage for their property. With an annual possibility of severe...

Is Medical Payments Coverage Necessary?

Personal Injury

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April 4, 2022

Deciding Which Insurance Coverage is Right for You In addition to your standard automobile insurance policy that includes bodily injury...

Spring Break Safety Tips for Families

Safety Tips

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March 14, 2022

Keeping Your Family Safe This Spring Break For families who have been looking forward to their spring vacations all year,...

Who All Can Be Held Liable for a Car Crash?

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March 7, 2022

Holding Someone Accountable for Car Accident Injuries When you’ve become injured in an auto accident caused by another individual, you deserve...

Why You Should Avoid Recorded Statements After a Crash

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January 31, 2022

Making Your Claims Process Smoother You’ve likely heard an attorney say that you should avoid making any written or recorded...

When Should I See a Doctor After a Car Accident?

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December 29, 2021

The Importance of Immediate Medical Attention for Car Accident Injuries Even if you’ve sustained only a minor injury in a...

Determining Liability for Accidents Caused by Black Ice

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December 29, 2021

Accident Liability and Inclement Weather The Federal Highway Administration estimates that over 24% of crashes in the United States occur...

What to Do If Your Hurricane Claim Was Denied

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December 2, 2021

3 Steps to Take After a Denied Claim Hurricane Ida left thousands of Louisiana residents without power and significant home...

How is Pain and Suffering Calculated After a Car Accident?

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November 2, 2021

Recovering Non-Economic Damages Following an Accident Becoming severely injured at the hands of another person can leave you with many...

Is a Personal Injury Settlement Taxable?

Personal Injury

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October 5, 2021

Understanding Your Case Compensation When undergoing a personal injury case, many clients are, understandably, concerned about how much of their...

What To Do If Your Home or Business Was Damaged by Hurricane Ida

Personal Injury Workers Compensation

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September 16, 2021

FIRST: DO NOT PANIC! Our first reaction is to do whatever we can to get our home or business fixed....

What Is the Difference Between a Personal Injury Claim and a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

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September 13, 2021

Personal Injury vs. Workers’ Compensation Cases People often confuse personal injury claims with workers’ compensation claims or vice versa. While there...

Does Louisiana Require Personal Injury Protection Insurance?

Car Insurance

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September 8, 2021

You may already know that car insurance isn’t just required by law but is an essential component of your financial...

Can I Still Recover Damages If I Wasn’t Wearing a Seat Belt?

Car Accidents Car Insurance Personal Injury

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August 11, 2021

You may even believe that, since you were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, you...

Do I Need A Lawyer For My Car Accident? Yes, You do!

Car Accidents Car Insurance

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August 10, 2021

One question I am often asked by potential clients is if they really need to hire an attorney or if...

Child Drowning Accidents Spike in Louisiana

Personal Injury Premises Liability Safety Tips

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July 8, 2021

After more than a year in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, children and families across Louisiana are looking forward to...

5 Essential Firework Safety Tips for Fourth of July

Safety Tips

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June 10, 2021

Fireworks are a staple for Fourth of July celebrations, but they are also a common cause of injury during this...

How Do I Accident-Proof My Home Before Summer?

Personal Injury Premises Liability

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May 11, 2021

During the summer months, you may have friends and family members coming over to spend quality time together. Whether you...

How to Prevent These Common Summertime Accidents

Drunk Driving Accidents Personal Injury Premises Liability

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May 6, 2021

The long, hot Louisiana summer is officially here! For many, this time of year is synonymous with relaxing by the...

At Least 1 Dead, Multiple Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Louisiana Shore

Car Accidents Car Insurance

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April 14, 2021

Seacore Power, a commercial vessel off the shore of Louisiana, capsized on Tuesday. Out of the 19-person crew, 6 people...

What Does My Auto Insurance Policy Cover?

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March 5, 2021

A car insurance policy is made up of many different components that offer various types of protection in the event...

How Does Louisiana’s New Car Accident Rule Affect my Lawsuit?

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February 5, 2021

Louisiana motorists who file insurance claims may face additional challenges for receiving maximum compensation due to a new law that...

What Is Louisiana’s “No Pay, No Play” Car Accident Law?

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February 2, 2021

Pursuing compensation after a car accident may seem easy on paper. You didn’t do anything wrong, and it’s clear which...

What Is the Deadline for a Hurricane Damage Insurance Claim?

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January 5, 2021

Louisiana has been hit hard in the past few years by devastating hurricanes, and 2020 was no different. Following the...

5 Signs of Water Damage After a Storm

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December 7, 2020

When a storm hits in the area of your home, you may be thanking your lucky stars that your property...

Why You Need a Hurricane Property Damage Claims Attorney

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November 17, 2020

Hurricanes are some of the most destructive forces of nature with the ability to wreak havoc on homes, families, businesses,...

What Should I Do If My Property Was Damaged in a Hurricane?

Premises Liability Slip and Falls

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November 5, 2020

Damage to your property caused by a storm or hurricane can leave your life suddenly upended. Being left to pick...

How “Wet Floor” Signs Impact a Slip and Fall Accident Case

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October 8, 2020

We’ve all seen those yellow “wet floor” signs used in stores, restaurants, and other businesses. Commercial businesses are supposed to...

Missouri Court Rules That Coronavirus Counts as a Physical Loss

COVID-19 Insurance Claims

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September 4, 2020

A number of small business owners across the country turned to their insurance companies when the novel coronavirus hit earlier...

3 Things to Remember If You’re Injured on Someone’s Property

Premises Liability Slip and Falls

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August 12, 2020

Injuries can happen anywhere. When they occur on someone’s residential property, you are entitled to file a premises liability claim...

4 Facts and Statistics About Slip and Fall Accidents

Premises Liability Slip and Falls

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July 8, 2020

Falls happen every day, but just because they are common does not mean that they are by any means a...

What Are the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer?

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June 4, 2020

Summer is right around the corner, and so is the excitement that comes with it. Many teenagers anticipate this time...

Case Results: The Chopin Law Firm LLC Represents Two Employment Law Cases

Firm News

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May 27, 2020

The Chopin Law Firm LLC recently represented clients in two employment law cases, both of which involved unpaid wages and...

Eliminating Distractions in the Car

Car Accidents Distracted Driving Accident

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May 14, 2020

Almost every person is guilty of distracted driving in some form, at some point. In fact, there’s a potential distraction...

5 Ways You Can Help Prevent Distracted Driving

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April 15, 2020

On any given day, nine people are killed and another 1,000 people are injured in accidents involving a distracted driver....

Timeline of Liability in a Rideshare Accident

Car Accidents Rideshare Accidents

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April 7, 2020

Most of us don’t think twice about pulling out our smartphones and calling a rideshare vehicle, such as an Uber...

Small Business Insurance Claims Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

COVID-19 Insurance Claims

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March 24, 2020

Global health and safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic are causing a complete disruption and impediment to what many considered...

Don’t Talk to the Other Driver’s Insurance Company

Car Accidents Car Insurance

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January 13, 2020

Insurance companies are notorious for using any means necessary to avoid paying injury victims proper compensation. One way they do...

The 4 People to Talk to After a Car Accident

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January 6, 2020

Being involved in any sort of car accident can leave you with many questions. It’s important to know that there...

Pursuing a Bigger Paycheck: Are Rideshare Drivers Encouraged to Ignore Traffic Laws?

Rideshare Accidents

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November 11, 2019

Rideshare companies, such as Uber and Lyft, offer helpful services to individuals who are looking for a quick, safe, and...

Hard Rock Developer & Contractors Lawyer Up After Collapse

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October 22, 2019

Questions still abound after the tragic collapse of New Orleans’ Hard Rock Hotel last week. On Sunday, two unstable cranes...

Hard Rock Hotel Collapse Underscores Construction Dangers

Distracted Driving Accident Rideshare Accidents

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October 17, 2019

On Saturday, part of New Orleans’ Hard Rock Hotel collapsed with 112 people inside. The building has been under construction...

Distracted Louisiana Rideshare Drivers: The Unsettling Truth

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October 8, 2019

Uber and Lyft continue to grow year-over-year and as time goes on, more safety concerns begin to arise. Recent changes...

What Makes Handling an Uber Accident Different From a Traditional Car Accident?

Car Accidents Rideshare Accidents

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October 8, 2019

If you’ve been involved in a car accident before, you’re probably familiar with the steps to take afterward in order...

CDC Says E-Cigarettes Should Not Be Used, Pending Death Investigation

Distracted Driving Accident

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September 11, 2019

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially taken a hard stance against e-cigarette devices and vape pens....

Millennial Parents: The Most Distracted Drivers?

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September 9, 2019

Those born between 1981 and 1996 are known as Millennials, a generation notorious for their technological advances and adamant cellphone...

Elements of Negligence in Your Auto Accident

Distracted Driving Accident

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August 14, 2019

Getting injured due to the negligence of another person is something that deserves justice. Luckily, there are laws in place...

Distracted Driving Explained

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July 17, 2019

For quite some time, drunk driving has been seen as far and above the single most dangerous way of driving....

Most Common Places Car Accidents Happen and What You Can Do to Prevent Them

Car Accidents In The News Truck Accidents

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July 10, 2019

It may come as no surprise to those who take the I-10 routinely, that highway is home to many of...

Convenient Deliveries from Amazon Are Causing Serious Injuries

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June 13, 2019

Last year, Amazon ordered 20,000 delivery vans for its program to bring merchandise from the computer screen to your front...

Social Media’s Impact on Your Personal Injury Claim

Personal Injury

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May 17, 2019

In this digital age we live in, if you’re not on social media you’re considered an outsider. Social media gives...

Cenikor Outsources Patients & Violates Federal Labor Laws

Premises Liability Trampoline Accidents

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April 30, 2019

People recovering from drug or alcohol addiction face many personal, physical, and emotional challenges that necessitate medically-assisted inpatient care programs...

When the Pain Isn’t Physical: Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Mental Health?

Workers Compensation

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April 14, 2019

More often than not people believe that workers’ compensation only covers physical injuries. This brings attention to the question “What...

A Visit to a Trampoline Park Can Result in Serious Injury

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April 10, 2019

Trampoline parks have become a very popular destination for families looking to have a uniquely fun experience with their children....

Workers’ Compensation: A Step by Step Guide

Workers Compensation

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April 9, 2019

Getting injured at work is something many of us hope never happens, especially if that injury is something that causes...

Two-Boat Collision in Plaquemines Parish, New Orleans

Personal Injury Uninsured Motorist Accidents

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February 20, 2019

Commercial Boat and Bay Boat Accident Near Boothville-Venice The Coast Guard has reported a crash between a 40-foot commercial boat...

What Happens In Uninsured Motorist Accidents?

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February 13, 2019

You’re off minding your own business, enjoying the beautiful Louisiana weather while cruising down the road. You are stopped at...

Chopin Law Firm, LLC Receives Multiple Awards for 2019

Firm News

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January 16, 2019

At Chopin Law Firm, LLC, we pride ourselves on fighting tirelessly for our clients. As New Orleans personal injury attorneys,...

Car Accident Guide: Steps to Take and Things to Avoid

In The News Premises Liability Slip and Falls

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January 4, 2019

Drunk driving, distracted driving, driving while fatigued, reckless endangerment; these all have a few things in common. They’re some of...

Slip and Fall Case Against New Orleans Dollar Tree

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November 7, 2018

When landlords and business owners fail to remove obvious hazards on their properties – like a patch of wet floor...

Attorneys Justin & Richard Chopin Named Super Lawyers

Firm News

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September 7, 2018

Our experienced and skilled personal injury lawyers at The Chopin Law Firm LLC continue to be recognized as one of...

Attorney Justin M. Chopin Represents Client in Slip & Fall Case

Firm News Premises Liability Slip and Falls

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July 2, 2018

Attorney Justin M. Chopin and the entire team here at The Chopin Law Firm, LLC is proud to represent Deborah...

New Orleans Gastropub Closes Without Paying Employees