When your attorney took on your case, you likely assumed that they would prioritize your interests over their own. You may have discovered, though, that they have a conflict of interest in representing you. No matter your attorney’s reputation, this conflict may have affected your case’s outcome. It is important, then, to hold them accountable [...]
What to know about expert witnesses Expert witnesses provide their opinion on relevant information in court cases. They have specific professional qualifications in an area that relates to a specific case. For example, in a personal injury lawsuit, a professional accident reconstructionist could be hired as an expert witness to provide their opinion on how [...]
During the Holiday Season, we all become consumers as we purchase gifts for our loved ones. A consumer is any person who uses, purchases, or leases goods or services. Even in the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” it’s important to be wary of scams and deceptive business practices. Here are some quick tips [...]
The purpose of insurance, of course, is to provide protection from damage caused by a possible risk. In exchange for the payment of a premium, the insurance company agrees to provide certain protections that are explained and defined in the policy that is purchased. Sometimes the government requires us to purchase certain insurance—like state required [...]
Sometimes tragic events happen and no one is to blame. The fire that engulfed Notre-Dame de Paris causing colossal damage to one of the most iconic and beloved monuments that dots our globe is a recent example. Another, closer to home for those in Louisiana, occurred on April 13, 2019 when a mother and young [...]
Proper Planning May Help You In Case Of A Fire No one wants to endure the pain of a house or apartment fire. The aftermath of a fire can be emotionally taxing, however, proper planning can eliminate some of the stress. This blog is designed to assist homeowners and renters in case you ever find [...]
Your insurance company owes you a duty to settle your claims in good faith. Louisiana’s implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing is derived from the Restatement Second of Contracts and is expressly conveyed in LSA—R.S. 22:1973(A). LSA—R.S. 22:1973(A) provides that good faith and fair dealing are paramount to any insurer/insured relationship, and Insurers [...]
WBRZ recently reported that a Louisiana man was sentenced to 14 years after he was found guilty of defrauding investors out of up to $1.5 million. WBRZ originally reported this story on December 26, 2017. At the time of the original report, Ralph Savoie had defrauded more than $150,000 from investors by falsely portraying himself [...]
According to WBRZ, a homeowner is having trouble with her insurance company, which tells her it won't release her supplemental insurance money without an itemized receipt. There's only one problem: the person who might have that receipt is behind bars.Vanessa Clymer says it's been a year-long battle and she can't get her insurance company, ASI, [...]
According to WBRZ, Wells Fargo says a company mistake contributed to hundreds of foreclosures because it miscalculated customers' eligibility for mortgage modifications. The bank said in a filing Friday the error caused about 625 customers to be denied, or not offered, loan modifications they otherwise qualified for. Foreclosures were completed in about 400 of the [...]