When many people suffer harm because of the same person, company, or other entity, a mass tort is often the best option for handling many claims and moving them through the legal system efficiently. Some of these cases can involve thousands – or even hundreds of thousands – of individuals all seeking justice and compensation …
Texting While Driving: a Dangerous Habit for Teen Drivers
The 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers Over 100,000 car accidents happen each year involving a driver who was texting and driving, many of which involve teen drivers. For teens, the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the “100 deadliest days” of the year, days when teens are the most likely to be involved …
Keeping the Lines of Communication Open
Communication Is a Two Way Street One of the most common complaints we hear from our clients who have come to us after having left other law firms is, “My attorney never called me and never answered the phone when I called.” An attorney’s lack of communication can, of course, be a hindrance to the …
Pedestrian Accidents During Festival Season
Pedestrian Safety at Louisiana Festivals In New Orleans and throughout South Louisiana we are blessed with a multitude of festivals, concerts, sporting events and countless other diversions that draw major crowds. Unfortunately, with large crowds also come injuries from vehicle/pedestrian collisions and pedestrian accident injuries. As a pedestrian, you are entitled to great deference when …
Office Spotlight: Mobile, Alabama
Get to Know Our Mobile, Alabama Personal Injury Law Office Morris Bart has had an office in Mobile, Alabama to serve personal injury clients since the mid-1990’s. Our Mobile office is located on the 3rd floor of Two Office Park at 273 Azalea Road, near the intersection of Azalea Road and Airport Boulevard. This convenient …
Survivor: Carnival Cruise Triumph Edition
Surviving Carnival Cruise Triumph By now, we have all heard the horrendous accounts of the Carnival Cruise Triumph, and its five-day ordeal after one of the ship’s engines caught fire and stranded the Triumph off the Yucatan peninsula. We have heard accounts from numerous passengers who described the conditions of the stalled cruise liner as …
Client Consultations with Our Personal Injury Law Firm
Your Personal Injury Case Consultation If you have never contacted an attorney before, you may not know what to expect during an initial consultation. Here’s what you can expect during that “One Call” when you first contact Morris Bart. You Will Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney At many law firms, paralegals and assistants complete …
Motorcycle Safety and Louisiana Law
Motorcycles offer an exhilarating way to explore our beautiful state. It would be hard to beat hopping on your bike and hitting the open road, with the wind whipping in your face, as you make your journey through the great state of Louisiana. Many of the features that make motorcycles so appealing, though – the …
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Celebrating a Legacy
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Drum Major Instinct As we honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate Black History Month, this quote by Dr. King seems more relevant now than when he first spoke these words in 1968. Today we live …
Commercial Truck Accidents and Tough Insurers
For obvious reasons, commercial truck accidents can be very dangerous. Not only can these heavy vehicles can cause extensive damage to your vehicle and injury to your person, but also commercial vehicle insurers can be very aggressive with even minor claims. Don’t be mistaken, insurance companies are professional litigators, especially commercial carriers. Insurance companies have …
Louisiana Swears in First Black Supreme Court Chief Justice
Louisiana recently swore in the first black chief justice for the Louisiana Supreme Court. Chief Justice Bernette Johnson was sworn in on Friday, February 1, 2013 by her daughter Rachael D. Johnson. Bernette Johnson served as a district trial judge for ten years, before joining the state appeals court in 1994. She was then appointed …
Morris Bart Helps Women Injured by Mirena Intrauterine Devices
New Orleans-based Morris Bart, LLC Attorneys At Law have added more attorneys to their law firm to help Mirena injury claimants. Morris Bart is currently expanding its attorney team to address Mirena IUD injury cases in the greater New Orleans and Gulf South areas. Morris Bart’s team of attorneys has the necessary experience to ensure …
Getting the Most from Your Personal Injury Attorney
Establishing a Relationship With Your Personal Injury Attorney The relationship you have with your personal injury attorney is one of the most important aspects of your case. It is important to not only communicate, but to do so honestly. We are here to help you so the more information we have, the better. Communicate With …
Office Spotlight: Lafayette, LA
Morris Bart Proud to Serve Lafayette Area Morris Bart’s Lafayette personal injury law office has served Lafayette and surrounding Acadiana since mid-2006. Originally off Pinhook Road in the south end of the city, it is now located in a larger office at 4021 Ambassador Caffery Parkway. Serviced by public transportation, and easy to find off …
How to Avoid Injury in a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle Safety and Your Personal Injury Case As a personal injury attorney, the worst kinds of injuries that I generally see often result from motorcycle accidents. A motorcycle does not offer any significant protection against a passenger car, pick-up truck, or larger truck. These motorcycle accident injuries usually manifest themselves immediately, sometimes with multiple broken …
BP Oil Spill Disaster Claim Deadline and Updates
Recent and Upcoming BP Oil Spill Case Deadlines Recently, we have had several deadlines in the BP oil spill injury cases with which to comply. First, the January 18, 2013 deadline for Oil Pollution Act presentment demands (also known as OPA claims) has been met for all those who were eligible. This deadline was for …
Discretionary Function and Accidents with Mississippi Government Employees
Personal Injuries Involving Mississippi Government Employees The Mississippi Tort Claims Act grants governmental entities special privileges when an employee’s negligence causes harm to others. Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-9 (Rev. 2002). One such law provides that governmental entities in Mississippi shall not be responsible for the harms that an entity causes if the conduct in …
Mardi Gras: The Deadliest Holiday in Louisiana
New Orleans is known for its laissez-faire, Big Easy style. Especially during Mardi Gras, locals and tourists alike take advantage of the season of celebration to have a great time and forget their everyday stresses. But beware: too many drivers leaving their worries behind during Mardi Gras get behind the wheel after they’ve had too …
Reminder: Hurricane Isaac Insurance Claim Deadline in Late January
Morris Bart, LLC Hurricane Isaac Insurance Claim Area of Practice Helps Affected Clients After Additional Claim Extension FEMA has granted an additional extension for submitting claims for Hurricane Isaac flood damages. Louisiana property owners with federal flood insurance policies whose structures were damaged by Hurricane Isaac flood waters now have an additional 60 days to complete …
Should You Ever Not Call the Police Following a Car Accident?
Document the Truth and Protect Yourself Unfortunately, all at-fault drivers are not honest. There is the chance that the at-fault driver will lie to their insurance company about how the accident was caused. As an example, let’s say the at-fault driver failed to stop at a stop sign before proceeding through an intersection. This failure …
Loss of Use, Total Loss, and Diminished Value Claims
In many cases, when a driver causes a crash, they are legally responsible for various damages, expenses, and losses that accident victims incurred. This is true for damaged property, too. In addition to paying to repair the vehicle damaged in the crash, they may also be responsible for additional costs, including loss of use, total …
Safety Tips for Senior Drivers
Over the next 20 years, the number of drivers 70 and up is predicted to triple as the Baby Boomer generation ages. Many elderly drivers match their driving habits to their declining capabilities. For example, reaction times become longer or the ability to see at night weakens. Be Proactive to Stay Safe To take care …
Car Insurance Company Myths
Myth #1: An Insurance Company will Automatically Pay You Money Just Because You Were in a Car Accident There is no requirement that an insurance company pay you any amount of money just based on the fact that you were involved in a car accident. If a person is not injured in the accident or …
Emergency Rule 26 and Hurricane Isaac Claims
What is Emergency Rule 26? In helping one of my clients and fellow Laplace resident, I discovered Emergency Rule 26. Emergency Rule 26 is an initiative put forward by Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, Jim Donelon. It gives policyholders impacted by Hurricane Isaac greater protection and more flexibility in regards to continued coverage. Emergency Rule 26 is …
No Property Damage does Not Mean No Injury
Nothing Is Impossible when It Comes to Your Personal Injury I am often told by insurance adjusters that it is impossible for my client to be injured when the car they occupied sustained no damage in the accident. Insurance companies like to think that when there is no damage there is no claim, but they …
Four Simple Rules to Avoid a Car Accident Injury
Never Assume that Other Drivers Will Comply with Traffic Signals Aside from honest negligence or simple failure to pay attention, many drivers are often in a rush to reach their destination and consciously try to avoid delays by rolling through stops, running yellow lights (often at breakneck speeds!), and willfully ignoring traffic controls. Many very …
About Our Firm
Welcome to Morris Bart, LLC Attorneys at Law, where serious experience, professionalism and personal attention get serious results. We are more than just a personal injury law firm; we’re a group that values the people around us. While our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to getting results in every case entrusted to us, we understand that winning cases shouldn’t be our only …
New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyers and Accident Attorneys
Welcome to Morris Bart, LLC Attorneys at Law where serious experience, professionalism, and personal attention get serious results. Why Choose Morris Bart? Louisiana Morris Bart has been serving Louisiana for over 30 years. Morris Bart was voted a Super Lawyer in the area of General Personal Injury for Plaintiffs by Law and Politics Magazine in 2007, 2008, …
Are You on Facebook? So Is Your Insurance Adjuster
Most of my clients have at least one social networking account such as a Facebook page or Twitter handle. While these social networking sites are a great way to stay connected to friends and family and catch up on current events, they are also an excellent way for insurance companies to learn things about you …
Car Insurance Coverage: Understanding What You Need
You have options when you have been injured and your car has been damaged in an accident. However, these options should be exercised before the accident in the form of the type of insurance coverage you purchase. The number on the options depends on the type of coverages you have. Before becoming an attorney …