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, …
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 …
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 …
If there is one phrase I hear more than any other from clients it is the phrase, “Flowers, you have no idea what I am going through.” I cannot help but to laugh when I hear this because in my case, this statement could not be farther from the truth. I will never forget the …
Everyone who has ever found themselves in need of a personal injury lawyer has had a variety of expectations of that lawyer. Most people would agree that their lawyer should return their calls promptly and share significant information about their case. But one man’s prompt is another man’s late. How can the lawyer and the …
When interviewing a new client, one of the first things I discuss is whether they have Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage on their auto insurance policy. As many Louisiana personal injury lawyers will tell you, many clients either do not know or presume that they do not have this coverage because they intended to purchase a …
Whenever you are injured in a car accident, the importance of immediate treatment is paramount. The obvious reason is to minimize your injury. If you wait too long to seek treatment then your injures may become more severe, or you may have a longer healing time. Immediate treatment does not mean a trip to your …
As a New Orleans personal injury attorney, I know car accidents can be a very scary event and cause us to panic when it happens. Because it is hard to think clearly after you’ve been involved in a car accident, it’s important to know what to do and what information to gather before you ever …
To some motorcycle riders, there’s nothing better in the world than riding a motorcycle. The speed and freedom of riding a bike is unmatched. They are great on gas and help in escaping traffic jams. Unfortunately, the pleasure of riding motorcycles in Louisiana comes with its share of dangers. With thousands of cars operating on …
Texting While Driving – a Dangerous Habit When it comes to texting and driving, it can wait. Wireless provider AT&T, seeking to bring attention to a serious road safety problem, urged all Americans to pledge to stop texting while driving and to join with others on September 19th to make a lifelong commitment to never do …
If you will likely be facing the property division process and you or your partner recently received a personal injury payout, it is important to have someone who can help with clarifying community property when it comes to court-awarded damages. This information can play a vital role in negotiating a divorce settlement or protecting your …
Counseling from Your Personal Injury Attorney Attorneys are often referred to as “counselors,” and I think this is a very good way to describe us. As a New Orleans personal injury lawyer, it is my job to help solve my client’s legal problems to the best of my ability and within the letter of the …
Each year, thousands of people are involved in motor vehicle accidents. The scene of the accident can be a very confusing, frustrating, and sometimes frightening place. However, what you do immediately after the accident is very important for your case. For this reason, some Morris Bart personal injury attorneys in New Orleans have gathered a …
Pick-Up Truck Accident Injuries Are Common It’s just common sense, but I still see it on the roadway. I don’t see it as often as I used too, but people, sometimes children, ride in the bed of pick-up trucks. As any New Orleans truck accident lawyer will tell you, Louisiana state law under Revised Statutes …
Two pharmaceuticals developed to prevent blood clots that lead to heart attacks and strokes have caused extremely dangerous side effects for some users. Plavix and Pradaxa, both initially approved by the FDA, can cause internal bleeding and other gastrointestinal problems. If either drug has affected you or someone you care about in this way, Morris …
It is not uncommon for our team to receive questions about insurance coverage and rights for undocumented immigrants in the Gulf South. The bottom line is everyone should have the opportunity to purchase auto liability insurance coverage regardless of their immigration status. You also have a right to recover from an at-fault driver regardless of …
In 2002, The Food and Drug Administration approved the Infuse bone graft for only one type of spine surgery — anterior lumbar. Unfortunately, many other unauthorized Infuse implanting surgeries have been performed on patients. If you are one of these patients, Morris Bart can help you with your Infuse lawsuit case. What Is Infuse? The Infuse …
What Are the Big Three? When a lawsuit is filed in a personal injury claim, there are essentially three parts to a case: liability, causation, and quantum. Liability Liability is a legal determination as to which driver is at fault for causing the auto accident. Sometimes this determination is not “cut and dry,” and even …
Personal Injury Attorneys Going Beyond in Service I began working for the Morris Bart personal injury law firm in 1997, in New Orleans, Louisiana. While many things have changed at the firm over the years, one thing has remained consistent: the commitment of Mr. Bart and the entire staff of attorneys and assistants to the highest level …
Oil spill claims which have been put on hold or denied will resume for claimants who re-file under the new Deepwater Horizon Court Supervised Settlement Program (DWCSP). The Deep Water Horizon Court Supervised Settlement Program will give new hope and opportunity to those discouraged in the wake of unpaid or denied BP claims. In lieu …
When you are in an accident and your vehicle suffers significant damage, there is a chance that the insurance company may determine it is a total loss. This is sometimes called “totaling the car.” This can be extremely frustrating for you, especially if you are also dealing with injuries, time lost at work, and other …
One aspect of property damage claims that often gets overlooked is the diminished value, sometimes known as “diminution of value of the vehicle.” Diminished value is the difference in a vehicle’s monetary worth before and after an accident. In some cases, this includes a loss of value after repairs have been made. All of us …
One of Morris Bart‘s most memorable cases was a class action lawsuit filed in 1999 over the diet pill popularly known as Fen-Phen, which was linked to heart valve malfunction. When the firm provided an EKG for one plaintiff, the test showed she needed surgery immediately. After the operation, her doctors told her she probably …
Getting in an auto accident seems to come out of nowhere and puts everything else in your life on hold. It can be a huge inconvenience, but there are steps you can take to make it as painless as possible. And if it comes to it, Morris Bart will work hard and fast to put you in …
