At the LJBLegal, we understand the profound impact that a disability or serious injury can have on an individual and their loved ones. In recognition of the resilience and determination it takes to overcome such challenges, we are proud to announce the Loyd J Bourgeois Injury and Disability Scholarship for 2024 graduates of Hahnville High School. Scholarship Overview: Our scholarship is designed to support and encourage students who have been affected by a disability or a serious injury, either personally or through a loved one. We believe in the power of education and are committed to helping ..read more

Must have first chair jury trial experience. Must have experience handling your own docket. Must have Plaintiff's personal injury litigation experience. Must not be a jerk. Must want to grow a firm and team. What Will You Do You will be handling our firm’s litigated injury and non-injury cases.  You know what it entails. If you don’t, this is not the position for you. Who Are We Looking For The following are non-negotiable requirements: 1. Extraordinary work ethic and attention to detail 2. Substantial deposition experience including fact witnesses, medical witnesses, expert witnesses, co ..read more

“Hi, yes…I would like to talk to an attorney about an insurance company refusing to pay me for damages to my house….” I'm sorry to hear that, tell us more. “Well, there was an incident in the summer of 2020 which caused extensive damage to our home and the insurance company has strung us along and is now refusing to pay.” STOP – did you say summer of 2020? “Yes…they have been giving me trouble since then!” Wow – such is the MO of many insurance companies. Have you filed a lawsuit yet? “No…I just started looking for an attorney. My family is out hundreds of thousands of dollars over this m ..read more

Disability is an unfortunate fact of life for many.  Whether you are seriously injured, diagnosed with a severe medical condition, or are dealing with a chronic medical condition – statistics show that up to 25% of individuals will become disabled before retirement! And, depending on the specifics of your life, that percentage can increase significantly. As a doctor, you treat disabled people every day.  But, you are different! You will not have to deal with the problems your patients deal with in their lives.  Right? Because statistics do not apply to you! You have spent your ..read more

The Disability Management Sourcebook estimates that over the last 25 years, the number of working people between the ages of 17 and 44 who suffered from a severe disability increased over 400%. According to the Council for Disability Awareness, long-term disabilities have grown four times faster than the increase in the number of employees in the United States over the last ten years. Estimates are that one in seven people will suffer from a long-term disability lasting five years or more before age 65. The chance of a 20-year-old having a disability lasting six or more months before the age o ..read more

For court, you want to look responsible and mature. Your appearance is the first impression that the judge and jury will receive of you. The best course of action is to dress like you are going to work in a professional business environment or to church. But, what exactly does that mean? What Should Women Wear to Court? Aim for professional business attire. You should not look too casual (like you're going grocery shopping or to work out) or too dressy (like you're going to a wedding or headed out on Saturday night). It is best to stick to neutral colors like black, gray, or navy. Avoid showin ..read more

Many people opt to catch a ride from Lyft or Uber for many reasons, including avoiding drinking and driving. Seems responsible, right? But before you sit in the passenger seat, you should be aware of the insurance coverage issues with these drivers. In 2015, the State of Louisiana passed new laws related to ride-hailing companies (see SB 172). This bill, dubbed “The Transportation Network Company Motor Vehicle Responsibility Law” was designed to fill so-called “gaps” in insurance coverage, and provide further assurances to both drivers and passengers. Under the law, trips are broken into ..read more

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It's already time to head back to school. We love celebrating our teachers here at LJBLegal. And we know that teachers can put a lot of their own money into their classrooms. We recently gave away $100 Amazon gift cards to three amazing teachers! We asked our Facebook followers to nominate their favorite St Charles Parish Public School teachers that go above and beyond every day, The response was incredible with over 300 nominations received. Thank you to everyone in our community for the nominations and the amazing support of our teachers. And thank you to all the great teachers in our commun ..read more

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