Personal Injury

Kenny Habetz Injury Law | November 26, 2024 | Personal Injury

Louisiana has a rich history that influences everything from food and diverse culture to its unique legal system. The Spanish and French settlers heavily influence the Louisiana legal system. Furthermore, Spain and France owned Louisiana at one time. Many people assume that Louisiana’s civil law system was heavily based upon the Napoleonic Code. However, it… read more

Kenny Habetz Injury Law | October 25, 2024 | Personal Injury

The Mirena IUD is an intrauterine t-shaped device used as birth control. The Mirena is a hormonal IUD that releases progestin hormones long-term. This hormone prevents pregnancy. The Mirena IUD is inserted by a gynecologist and is covered under pregnancy preventative care through many insurance plans. Although the Mirena is considered to be 99% effective… read more

Kenny Habetz Injury Law | October 16, 2024 | Personal Injury

Getting in a car accident is never fun. When you’re in a wreck, one of the first things that happens is the filing of a police report. This piece of paper might not seem overly important, but it can have a big impact on what happens next. Insurance claims, lawsuits, even your driving record–they all… read more

Kenny Habetz Injury Law | October 4, 2024 | Personal Injury

The class action lawsuit is a brilliant legal innovation designed to increase the efficiency of the judicial system by allowing plaintiffs with similar legal claims to combine their cases into a single collective action. It reduces the burden on courts and provides a practical means for individuals with smaller claims to seek justice. Do not… read more

Kenny Habetz Injury Law | June 27, 2024 | Personal Injury

Are you experiencing pain near the bottom of your spine? You may have a bruised or even broken tailbone if you’ve recently had a fall or accident. This common but painful injury can take months to heal. For some people, a fractured tailbone leads to chronic pain and limited mobility. If your injury resulted from someone… read more

Kenny Habetz Injury Law | June 17, 2024 | Personal Injury

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a more intense hurricane season in 2024. This means that there will likely be more hurricanes, they will likely be more intense, and areas of the country that usually don’t get hurricanes are likely to experience them.  With this in mind, understanding the five categories of hurricanes… read more

Kenny Habetz Injury Law | May 23, 2024 | Personal Injury

It is impossible to determine how long it would take State Farm to settle a particular personal injury claim without knowing more about it. Even with more knowledge, State Farm might confound your estimates. However, a conceptual framework can be provided that will allow you to generate a ballpark estimate with a reasonable degree of… read more

Kenny Habetz Injury Law | May 6, 2024 | Personal Injury

Any city in America has problems, and Lafayette, Louisiana, is no exception. Homicides, robberies, and other criminal acts can make people hesitant to move to a town or do business there. Residents confronted with abundant crime may consider leaving the town for a safer location.  You may be a long-time resident of Lafayette or a… read more

Kenny Habetz Injury Law | February 28, 2024 | Personal Injury

Individuals who are unable to work because of an impairment or disability may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two disability programs. SSDI is for workers who become disabled. SSI is for low-income individuals who do not qualify for SSDI benefits. Thousands of medical conditions meet the SSA’s… read more

Kenny Habetz Injury Law | February 28, 2024 | Personal Injury

Many injury cases are settled without going to trial. However, a litigation lawyer will take the case to trial if the at-fault parties refuse to negotiate a fair settlement.  A skilled litigation lawyer knows when it is time to walk away from the negotiating table and take the case to a jury. Litigation lawyers negotiate… read more