How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost In Louisiana?

Life can throw unexpected challenges and expenses your way, significantly affecting your quality of life. Navigating a personal injury can feel overwhelming, especially when seeking legal help. If someone’s negligence caused you to be injured, you are most likely looking to determine the cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer. Understanding the costs associated with… read more

Are Lottery Winners Required To Reveal Their Identities in Louisiana?

Winning the lottery can change a person’s life in many ways. Most of those ways are positive. However, winning the lottery can have its downside, especially if you have to reveal your identity when you claim your lottery prize. When lottery winners have their identities revealed, they can face many difficulties and challenges. Friends and… read more

9 Things You Should Know About a Free Lawyer Consultation

If you’ve never attended a lawyer consultation and have no idea what to expect, it can seem intimidating or overwhelming. However, a free lawyer consultation allows you to discuss your case with a legal professional at no cost to you. A bit of preparation can ensure you get the most out of your consultation. Here… read more

Delayed Concussion Symptoms 

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). While it is a common injury in accidents, it can have major consequences.  Some accident victims suffer from delayed concussion symptoms. If you are involved in an accident, it is important to seek medical attention immediately – even if you haven’t sustained an obvious injury…. read more

Breaking Down Attorney-Client Privilege: What it Means and How it Can Affect Your Case

Attorney-client privilege is the foundation of effective client representation. This privilege allows a client to feel comfortable providing their attorney with the information needed to craft the best strategy for the representation.  This information may be sensitive in nature, so the importance of understanding the contours of attorney-client privilege cannot be overstated. This blog will… read more

What To Wear to Court in Louisiana

Depending on your case, you may never have to set foot in a courtroom. However, if you are required to appear in court, you’ll need to consider several things, like how you should dress and present yourself. How you look and behave in the courtroom can have an impact on the outcome of your personal… read more

Personal Injury Settlements: Myths Vs. Reality 

Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding personal injury cases, which can make it difficult for accident victims to have a good understanding of their legal rights and options.  A personal injury lawyer from Kenny Habetz Injury Law can dispel these common myths and tell you the real deal. Continue reading this blog post… read more

How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated?

“Pain and suffering” are a form of non-economic damages that compensate you for the physical pain you might experience after a car accident, for example, or a workplace accident.  Naturally, it is difficult to place a dollar value on something so intangible as pain. Nevertheless, people do it every day, both in and out of… read more

How to Write a Settlement Demand Letter in Louisiana

Insurance companies pay most personal injury claims, especially in vehicle accident cases. The great majority of personal injury cases settle out of court after a period of negotiation. The most common way to kick off negotiations with an insurance company is by sending a settlement demand letter.  Preliminary Matters Before Sending a Demand Letter or… read more

Highest Paid Types Of Lawyers: Must Read

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2021 median income for lawyers in the United States in 2021 was $127,990. However, some lawyers make much less than this amount, while others make much more.  Many factors can affect the potential salary a lawyer makes, including the geographic region where they work, where they… read more