After an accident, we all like to believe that the person or business responsible will do the right thing, or your insurance company will take action after you provide all the basic paperwork. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. And when you’re dealing with medical bills, missed work, chronic pain, and all the personal hardship as a result of this, you …
How To Appeal an Insurance Decision
An insurance denial can feel like a second blow after an accident, especially when you are already dealing with medical treatments, severe pain, time off work, or the loss of a loved one. McGinity Law Firm has represented Louisiana families for more than 20 years in car accidents, truck and 18-wheeler collisions, motorcycle crashes, wrongful death matters, and insurance claim …
How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney in Louisiana
After a serious accident, your focus should be on your health and recovery. At the same time, you may be dealing with medical bills, vehicle repairs, missed work, and calls from insurance companies. It can feel like everything is happening at once. Knowing how to choose a personal injury lawyer can help you regain a sense of control during an …
When To Get an Attorney for a Car Accident
A car accident can leave you shaken, in pain, and unsure of what happens next. In the hours that follow, you may be dealing with pain, vehicle damage, and unexpected calls from insurance adjusters, all while trying to process what just occurred. What many people do not realize is that important decisions unfold almost immediately after the incident. Evidence can …
Memorial Day Weekend Car Accidents: What You Should Know
Memorial Day weekend is considered by many to be the official start of summer. Many people celebrate the long weekend right here, in the New Orleans Metro area. Some people host relatives come from out of town. However, many people choose to hit the open road. Either way, this means more cars on the roads, and with more congestion on …
Personal Injury and St. Patrick’s Day
With a name like McGinity, there’s no doubt that Douglas McGinity LOVES St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick’s Day is a day of celebration and fun for many! It’s a day to relax, celebrate with friends and enjoy holiday fun and traditions. In New Orleans, St. Patrick’s Day is a week and a half of festivities and fun. Between parades and …
Northshore DUI Attorney | Douglas McGinity | No-Refusal Checkpoints
There are many reasons you may need a Northshore DUI attorney: especially during this time of year. Chances are, you may have heard about a new policy which is steadily increasing in popularity across the country: no-refusal DUI checkpoints. In an effort to cut down on the number of DUI related auto accidents, especially during holiday seasons, the NOPD has …
New Orleans Rideshare Programs Keep Growing | Douglas McGinity
Douglas McGinity, a rideshare accident attorney, knows how many people in New Orleans are using Ubers and Lyfts every day. Now that number is expected to rise! Three years ago, Cab drivers were looking at the first fare increase they saw in six years. At that time, Uber and Lyft were not as popular as they are now. The New …
Before You Look for a Louisiana Medical Malpractice Attorney
Before you reach out to a Louisiana medical malpractice attorney, you should know the most common forms of medical malpractice. Douglas McGinity wants to ensure that you know when you are being mistreated. Here are the most common forms of medical malpractice. 1. Misdiagnosis When a doctor misdiagnoses a condition or, alternately, fails to diagnose a condition for some period …
When an Insurance Claim is Denied, Call Douglas McGinity.
Insurance companies are infamous for delaying claims, denying legitimate claims or trying to settle a claim for far less than they are worth. Picture this, you’re a business property owner and a car drives straight into your business. As a business owner, you file a insurance claim but you are having problems getting your insurance company to pay up. Many …









