Fighting environmental issues can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re going up against large corporations or complex government systems. But one of the most powerful tools available to residents is their own collective voice. In this article, we discuss how citizens can start organizing community environmental threats in Louisiana. From identifying the issues to building coalitions and engaging legal help, here’s [...]
For many Louisiana residents, industrial pollution is more than just a distant concern. It's an everyday reality that affects the air they breathe, the water they drink, and the safety of their homes. Fortunately, you are not powerless. In this article, we break down the legal options available to those living near polluting facilities. From citizen suits to public records [...]
What Sets Us Apart When you’ve been injured, the last thing you need is to feel like just another case file. At Waltzer Wiygul & Garside, we pride ourselves on the level of individual attention we give to our clients. Everyone works directly with a dedicated Waltzer Wiygul & Garside personal injury attorney and a skilled paralegal, both of whom [...]
Understanding Louisiana Contingency Fee Agreements One of the most common questions we hear from potential clients is, What will this cost me? It’s a totally fair and understandable concern. After all, you’re already dealing with medical bills, missed work, and stress from the accident. The last thing you need is to worry about paying a lawyer up front. That’s why [...]
What Is A Letter Of Protection? A Letter of Protection is a legal agreement between your attorney and a healthcare provider. It’s essentially a written promise from the firm that if you receive a financial settlement or judgment, your medical provider will be paid from those proceeds. More simply put, a letter of protection is how we help you get [...]
Medical Liens In Personal Injury Cases: The Basics In Louisiana, healthcare providers can assert what's called a medical lien, also known as a healthcare provider privilege, when they treat you for accident-related injuries. That means they can claim part of your settlement to cover their unpaid bills. Let’s do a quick breakdown of how it all works: If a provider [...]
