Truck accidents aren’t handled the same way as regular car accidents. Because of their size, trucks can cause more severe injuries and require higher insurance policies. Trucks are also involved in commercial activity, so aside from the driver, other defendants may include the trucking company, the freight broker, the maintenance contractor, or even the manufacturer. When all these complex factors …
The loss of a loved one is devastating, especially when their death was preventable or caused by someone’s actions or negligence. Surviving family members are left to pick up the pieces, which may include seeking justice with the help of a wrongful death attorney. However, many people aren’t sure where to begin in this legal process or what a good …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 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 …
