A car accident can happen in just the blink of an eye, and the first thing many people want to do is see a doctor for his or her injuries. But, who is going to cover your medical treatment? Over 140 million individuals in the United States receive health insurance…
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Run Smart – Walk Smart
For hundreds of millions of people around the world, Coronavirus has us on lockdown, wearing masks, maintaining social distance and self- diagnosing every odd pain, sniffle and sneeze. Most of us want to bust out of this governmentally ordered self-quarantine faster than a politician’s promise that help is over the…
INVOLVED IN A SLIP AND FALL?! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Coronavirus is on everyone’s mind, and rightfully so. In this time of uncertainty, the safety and well-being of our clients, staff, friends, and community at large is our top priority. However, life goes on for us at the Cardone Law Firm. We are getting calls, emails and texts from folks…
Hard Rock Hotel Collapses, Killing Three and Injurying over 30
On Saturday, October 12th, a devastating collapse occurred at the New Orleans’ Hard Rock Hotel, leaving three of the on-site construction workers dead. In addition, 30 others were injured as the top floors of the building crumbled down in the midst of construction. Amid the chaos, two of the three…
Tragedy Befalls Three Families After the Hard Rock Hotel Collapse
Several top floors came crashing down one Saturday morning, killing three construction workers and injuring over 30. Details Regarding the Incident On October 12th, the top floors of the Hard Rock Hotel–a building which had been under construction on Canal Street in New Orlean’s French Quarter–had collapsed early in the…
“C” The Difference: The Journeys of our Attorneys with their Clients is the Cardone Difference
We handled this case for over 5 years, and needless to say, these two clients held a very special place in our heart, and they always will. We can truly say, God matched two great people together and it was a pleasure getting to know them both. A good attorney…
I Just Got into a Rideshare Accident! Now What?!
Auto accidents involving ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft are unique because of the changing landscape of the laws that regulate such businesses. Under current company policies, drivers should be covered as long as they are logged into the app. Likewise, passengers should be covered too. The legal grey area,…
Twin Span closed eastbound due to overturned 18-wheeler, 2 injured
The Twin Span bridge was closed Friday morning in the eastbound direction due to an overturned 18-wheeler. The accident happened around 8:30 a.m. State police told WDSU that the tanker is leaking fuel and the bridge will be closed for an extended period of time. According to New Orleans EMS,…
Everything Rideshare Drivers AND Passengers Need to Know About Uber and Lyft Insurance (HINT: Read Before You Take A Rideshare)
What is a rideshare company? Rideshare companies (also known as Transportation Network Companies or Peer-to-peer ridesharing) provide driver-for-hire ridesharing services to consumers by contracting with freelance drivers who use their personal vehicles to transport passengers. This service is provided through a smartphone app that is convenient and often inexpensive. Simply…
Lyft Passenger Killed By Truck Driver in Drunk Driving Rideshare Collision
(Houston, TX) A pickup driver admitted to drinking several tequila shots before crashing into a Lyft car and killing its passengers. Erik DeLeon, 21, is facing intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault charges in the deadly crash, according to Sean Teare, head of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Vehicular Crimes…