Nordgren Law Firm Blog | Nordgren Law: Automotive Litigation and Lemon Law

Watch For Pedestrians

We are all aware of the many distractions individuals can face while driving their car. In fact, it’s likely that each person reading this post has at one point looked at the vehicle next to them, only to realize the driver is drafting a text message or browsing...

Don’t Forget Diminished Value

Generally, when property is damaged because of the fault of another, the primary objective is to restore that property to its condition immediately before the accident. In the context of an automobile accident, this often means the at-fault driver will simply pay to...

Landlord Liability: Truly Limited?

When a tenant is injured on a piece of leased property they may decide to seek recourse from their landlord. However, a tenant should carefully review the lease before doing this. As the owner or custodian, a landlord is generally liable for damages caused by unsafe...

Paying for Future Medical Expenses

Serious accidents can mean many years of medical treatment, both for injuries directly resulting from the accident and for future injuries to which a victim is more susceptible because of an accident. Fortunately, under certain circumstances a person is entitled to...

A Rattle May Not Count

Consumers must show that a defect “substantially impairs” the use or market value of a motor vehicle to gain protection under the Louisiana Lemon law. Unfortunately, there aren’t a large volume of cases explaining what the term “substantially impairs” actually means;...

Seven Rules For Victims Of Accidents

These seven simple rules provide practical guidance on what to do (and what NOT to do) if you’re injured in an accident. Use Caution in Discussing the Accident You should only speak with the police, your lawyer, and your insurance company about your accident. If...