Community property,  according to the Louisiana Civil Code, is any and all property acquired by either spouse during a marriage that is not “separate property†as defined above. Generally, each spouse owns half of the community property acquired during marriage. What is considered community property, however, can be limited by a prenuptial agreement that both parties enter into prior to their marriage, called a “marriage contract†under Louisiana law.
An experienced Louisiana car accident attorney will know what to do when addressing drunk driving accidents. Although a judge or jury will likely fault the drunk or intoxicated driver, 100% of the fault may not fall entirely on them. Instead, a court of law could still find that the non-intoxicated driver was responsible for at least a portion of the accident.
Wrongful Death
The statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice claim in Louisiana court is one year from the date of the malpractice, or within one year of the “discovery of harm.†So, for example, a doctor may have prescribed you a combination of medications known to cause liver damage, but you might not discover that damage until months later. In Louisiana, all medical claims must be filed within three years of the date of the injury or malpractice, regardless of when they are discovered. In general, surviving family members have one year to file a wrongful death case in Louisiana.
Traffic Violations
More than 21 percent of all large-truck drivers involved in fatal crashes had at least one prior speeding conviction, roughly the same as drivers of passenger cars involved in fatal crashes.
Hit and Run
. Penalties for hit-and-run driving include fines and jail time and get more severe for the driver who leaves a serious injury accident.Â
If you have recently been involved in a car accident or lost a loved one to a negligent driver, speak to a New Orleans car accident attorney as soon as possible. A successful legal claim can make all the difference in getting the compensation you need to cover high medical bills, property damage, and other expenses.
Charbonnet Law Firm may be able to help you if you or someone you love has been injured in an accident. We specialize in help Louisianans win compensation for their injuries, in the following areas of personal injury law...
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a general term that covers a number of systems and human errors in medical care that lead to harm or injury to a patient. It can include action or inaction on the part of a health care worker, such as a pharmacist filling a prescription incorrectly or a physician failing to inform their patients of the risk of a particular medication.
Louisiana law governing wills and succession is a complex mix of statutes, including very old concepts such as the right of usufruct and forced heirship. Without an experienced Louisiana estate planning attorney, it can be next to impossible to ensure that your wishes or those of a loved one are carried out.
Wills
In order to be legally binding, it is essential that a last will and testament follow the exact form and formalities  prescribed under the Louisiana Civil Code. Otherwise, a will is considered void. Such a situation can create a legal nightmare for loved ones seeking to carry out the wishes of the deceased.
Probate
The lawyers at our law firm work together on serious injury cases. By combining the experience of multiple attorneys, we can do more to be prepared for trial should a case need to be litigated. In addition to injury cases, our team represents families that need other legal services. We are also available to help you with probate services such as drafting wills and handling successions and estate planning.