Gaynell Williams, LLC.Oct 2, 20213 minCommon Types of Personal Injury AccidentsInjuries can happen at any time. The question arises, what kind of injuries are covered in personal injury cases? People who are involved...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Oct 2, 20214 minShould I Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer Or Handle It On My Own?To understand what injury lawyers do, you need to have a good understanding of who they are and what their purpose is. A personal injury...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Oct 2, 20214 minHow To Choose The Right Personal Injury Lawyer?If you need an injury lawyer, it may seem to be complex and confusing making the right choice. Thousands of lawyers deal with injury...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Sep 25, 20214 minWhat You Need to Know About Filling an Insurance Claim for Property Damages From Hurricane IdaHurricane Ida was one of the most damaging hurricanes to strike Louisiana and neighboring states. As a result of Hurricane Ida, severe...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Aug 26, 20215 minWhat is the Collateral Source Rule in Personal Injury Cases?Introduction The purpose of civil compensatory damages is to “make the victim whole.” But what if the victim is able to recover more than...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Jul 20, 20213 minQuestions That Might Be Asked of the Parents By a Family Mediator or By a Judge in a Custody DisputeIn a custody battle in Louisiana, the best interest of the child is the key. The family court judge is required to award custody of a...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.May 19, 20214 minInjured in a Car Accident?What if I’m injured in an accident? If you are injured in an accident, you should seek medical attention and contact an attorney as soon...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.May 4, 20214 minHurricane Ida Property Damage Claims - What Happens If You Disagree with Your Insurance Adjuster? Resolving Your Hurricane Property Damage Disputes with Your Insurance Company When homeowners or business owners suffer property damage...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Apr 24, 20213 minHow Can Derek Chauvin be Convicted of Three Crimes for the Killing of George Floyd?Many people have asked this question after Derek Chauvin was convicted of three crimes, second degree murder, third-degree murder, as...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Apr 23, 20213 minVirtual Consultations Between Lawyers and Clients After COVID-19When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, many lawyers learned that they had to meet with their clients online. With programs like Zoom,...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Nov 9, 20203 minSecret Recording by Rita LeBlanc of her Grandfather Tom Benson - Illegal or No?Background Facts As you may know by now, Rita Leblanc, granddaughter of Tom Benson, the owner of the New Orleans Saints and the New...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Nov 9, 20203 minWHEN CAN A COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CDL) IN LOUISIANA BE SUSPENDED?Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) This blog post will discuss the the circumstances under which a...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Nov 7, 20202 minDo Motorists in Louisiana Have to Submit to Field Sobriety Tests?One of the most frequently asked questions that motorist ask about DWI or DUI law is, “Can I refuse to take the roadside field sobriety...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Nov 7, 20202 minIntoxication (Drunkenness) as a Defense to a CrimeLa. R.S. 14:15 provides the law relative to intoxication as a defense to a crime in Louisiana. That article states: La. R.S. 14:15....
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Nov 7, 20203 minKnow Your Rights - Louisiana Domestic Violence LawsWith domestic violence cases being discussed almost daily on various media outlets, there is hardly anyone who is not at least slightly...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Nov 7, 20201 minWhen Can a Police Officer Use Deadly Force to Kill a Suspect in Louisiana?A police officer is allowed to use deadly force when the officer’s conduct is a reasonable accomplishment of an arrest which is lawful...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Nov 7, 20205 minThe Differences Between Theft and RobberyBoth theft and robbery are crimes in Louisiana that deal with the taking of something that belongs to someone else. Robbery is a crime...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Nov 7, 20207 minThe Will Smith Case - Justifiable Homicide? Manslaughter? Second Degree Murder? First Degree Murder?Here is what we know. Former NFL and New Orleans Saints football star Will Smith was shot and killed on Saturday night, April 9, 2016, in...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Nov 7, 20205 minGas Chromatography Used to Conduct Blood Tests in DWI or DUI Cases in Louisiana1. When Can a Law Enforcement Officer Request a Chemical Test of a Motorist’s Blood, Breath, Urine or Other Bodily Substance? 2. What is...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.Nov 7, 20202 minWhat is the Difference Between an Assault and a Battery in Louisiana?What are Assault and Battery? How do they differ? A battery is defined as the harmful or offensive touching that a person does not want...