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Can I Still Recover Damages If I Wasn't Wearing a Seat Belt?
You may even believe that, since you were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, you are barred from filing a car accident claim in ...
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Does Louisiana Require Personal Injury Protection Insurance?
You may already know that car insurance isn’t just required by law but is an essential component of your financial recovery following an unexpected ...
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Missouri Court Rules That Coronavirus Counts as a Physical Loss
A number of small business owners across the country turned to their insurance companies when the novel coronavirus hit earlier this year and left ...
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5 Ways You Can Help Prevent Distracted Driving
On any given day, nine people are killed and another 1,000 people are injured in accidents involving a distracted driver. Although texting and driving ...
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How to Prevent These Common Summertime Accidents
The long, hot Louisiana summer is officially here! For many, this time of year is synonymous with relaxing by the pool, soaking in the sunshine, and ...
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Dat Dog Restaurant Sued Over Improper Tipping Practices
A legal dispute over tipping at Dat Dog restaurants in New Orleans has become part of a growing national debate not only about how tips should be ...
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Case Results: The Chopin Law Firm LLC Represents Two Employment Law Cases
The Chopin Law Firm LLC recently represented clients in two employment law cases, both of which involved unpaid wages and other related allegations. ...
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What To Do If Your Home or Business Was Damaged by Hurricane Ida
FIRST: DO NOT PANIC! Our first reaction is to do whatever we can to get our home or business fixed. The problem is that when we make knee-jerk ...
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At Least 1 Dead, Multiple Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Louisiana Shore
Seacore Power, a commercial vessel off the shore of Louisiana, capsized on Tuesday. Out of the 19-person crew, 6 people have been rescued, 12 are ...
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The Chopin Law Firm LLC Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Jones Act Seaman
Our New Orleans personal injury attorneys at The Chopin Law Firm LLC are currently representing a Jones Act Seaman who suffers from severe anxiety and ...
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Is a Personal Injury Settlement Taxable?
Understanding Your Case Compensation When undergoing a personal injury case, many clients are, understandably, concerned about how much of their ...
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Child Drowning Accidents Spike in Louisiana
After more than a year in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, children and families across Louisiana are looking forward to getting outside, ...
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What Is the Deadline for a Hurricane Damage Insurance Claim?
Louisiana has been hit hard in the past few years by devastating hurricanes, and 2020 was no different. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane ...
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Timeline of Liability in a Rideshare Accident
Most of us don’t think twice about pulling out our smartphones and calling a rideshare vehicle, such as an Uber or Lyft. For many, they are a ...
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Child Drowning Accidents Spike in Louisiana
After more than a year in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, children and families across Louisiana are looking forward to getting outside, ...
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How "Wet Floor" Signs Impact a Slip and Fall Accident Case
We’ve all seen those yellow “wet floor” signs used in stores, restaurants, and other businesses. Commercial businesses are supposed to give customers ...
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A Visit to a Trampoline Park Can Result in Serious Injury
Trampoline parks have become a very popular destination for families looking to have a uniquely fun experience with their children. There is of course ...
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Convenient Deliveries from Amazon Are Causing Serious Injuries
Last year, Amazon ordered 20,000 delivery vans for its program to bring merchandise from the computer screen to your front door. Amazon hires ...
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What Happens In Uninsured Motorist Accidents?
You’re off minding your own business, enjoying the beautiful Louisiana weather while cruising down the road. You are stopped at a red light, you wait ...
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What Is the Difference Between a Personal Injury Claim and a Workers' Compensation Claim?
Personal Injury vs. Workers' Compensation Cases People often confuse personal injury claims with workers’ compensation claims or vice versa. While ...
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