After a car accident, you may be left with injuries, property damage, and financial hardships. To relieve some of the financial burdens, you might consider filing a lawsuit. Before doing so, it is essential to understand the law, including statutes of limitations. WHAT IS A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS? A statute of limitations is a law that governs how long...
One of the leading injuries, if not the leading injury of car accident victims, is whiplash. In fact, whiplash injuries affect more than one million people in the United States every year. To make matters worse, whiplash victims must also frequently deal with insurance companies like State Farm after their accident. If you have sustained whiplash injuries in a...
If you’ve been in a car accident and you are not at fault, you can expect some vehicle damage, whether big or small. Unfortunately, in some circumstances, your vehicle may suffer extreme damage and be rendered a “total loss.” If this is your situation, you may have legal options. It is crucial to understand total loss and what it...
Purchasing a newly constructed home is a big financial decision. One likely reason you may decide to purchase a new home is the expectation that it will have no major problems or defects. To help promote new home construction, the Louisiana New Home Warranty Act (“NHWA”) was passed into law. The purpose of this law is to provide mandatory...
A class action is a type of lawsuit that is very different from a standard personal injury or insurance case. While litigation is often stressful, the stakes in a class action lawsuit are at a different level. In many class action lawsuits, the interests of hundreds if not thousands of people are at stake. Most class actions involve claims...
Experiencing a natural disaster like a hurricane is scary. However, when the hurricane causes a disaster in your home, the experience can be devastating. After a hurricane, you may be overwhelmed by endless questions about how to move forward. You may wonder how to deal with an insurance adjuster to ensure you receive sufficient payment for your losses. Steps...
A house fire can be a devastating experience for a homeowner, and dealing with an insurance adjuster in the aftermath can only make matters worse. Though it can be a complicated process, you don’t have to go through it on your own. If you or a loved one has been affected by a house fire, know you are not...
Are you waiting to hear back regarding an insurance claim you filed in Texas? If so, you might be wondering what you need to do next. The lawyers at Johns Law Group understand that this can be a complicated process to navigate on your own. Read on to find out more about the insurance claims settlement process in Texas...
Before anyone had a chance to recover fully from the ravages of Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Sally, Tropical Storm Beta dealt the Gulf South area yet another substantial blow. The extent of the damage has yet to be fully identified, but many thousands of homeowners experienced property damage ranging from mild roof damage to catastrophic structure failure. If your...
If you have lost a family member due to the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim is a special type of legal claim that allows you to recover damages related to the death of a loved one. There are a number of situations in which a...