10 FAQs
The law office of Maurice Hall offers valuable insight to clients who have queries regarding their rights on Personal Injury, Truck Accidents and Auto Accidents.
1. How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in the state of Louisiana?
– You are given two years from the date of the accident to forward your claim. It’s important to contact a Louisiana personal injury lawyer about your personal injury claim as soon as you can.
2. What if am involved in an auto accident and I don’t have auto insurance, can I recover from my damages and injuries?
– Under the Louisiana pay/no play, you are required to have the statutorily authorized minimum amount of the auto insurance coverage. First $100,000 of bodily injury damages, and The first $100,000 of property damages are offset.
3. Is it important to have uninsured motorist coverage in Louisiana?
– There have been a high number of auto accidents where the negligent driver doesn’t have insurance coverage; as a Louisiana auto accident attorney, I cannot overstate the importance of having the uninsured motorist coverage.
4. What is the statute of limitation for filing a wrongful death claim?
– This is the time frame for forwarding an action; for death claims the period is usually 2 years from the date of death or date of accident, whichever is longer. If the person died on 1st March 2016, the lawsuit should be brought on or before 1st March 2018.
5. What is a truck accident and how is it different from regular car accidents?
– A truck accident involves a commercial truck or tractor trailer and the difference is usually the size and mass of the vehicle which can cause more serious injuries. You should hire a Louisiana truck accident lawyer who understands the regulations that truck drivers must follow to ensure the safety of all drivers.
6. Are there alternatives other than going to court?
– Most accident cases don’t make it to court, but if need be, we are ready and willing to take the insurance company to court.
7. What if I’m injured by a loved one or a friend’s fault?
– The Law Office of Maurice Hall understands the nature of such cases; we use ways for you to receive compensation without injuring your loved one.
8. What steps should I take if I lose a loved one in an auto accident?
– If you lose someone close to you, you need to use the services of an experienced lawyer; someone who can take the weight off your shoulders and deal with insurance companies.
9. What is comparative negligence and how is it used in determining who is liable for a traffic accident?
– There is a new law for comparative negligence, For accidents and claims governed by the new law, Louisiana is no longer a pure comparative fault state. Instead, it has adopted a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar to recovery. Effective January 1, 2026, a plaintiff who is 51% or more at fault cannot recover any damages. If the plaintiff is 50% or less at fault, recovery is reduced by the plaintiff’s percentage of fault.
10. What are the implications of an accident caused by an employee to the employer?
– When an employee causes an accident while acting within the course and scope of employment, the employer may be legally responsible for the employee’s negligence under the doctrine of vicarious liability (also called respondeat superior).
