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A car crash can turn a normal day into a hard one. Many families across Louisiana deal with this every year. Wrecks happen on I-10 in Baton Rouge, I-12 near Hammond, and busy streets in New Orleans and Lafayette. If you are hurt, it is normal to feel scared or confused. You may be…

Key Takeaways: Every year, fatal crashes take place across Louisiana’s roadways. Sometimes, it only takes witnessing the aftermath of one tragic crash to make a stretch of road stick in your mind as somewhere to be extra cautious. While personal experiences shape how drivers view these routes, data allows us to measure the danger…

Lawmakers in Louisiana are talking about getting rid of car inspection stickers, often called brake tags. If this change becomes law, it would not just affect what is on your windshield. It could also change how fault is decided after a car wreck, especially when a crash involves car problems like bad brakes, worn…

Starting January 1, 2026, Louisiana changed how fault works in car and truck accident cases. This new law is called the 51 percent fault rule. Under this rule, a driver cannot get any money if they are found more than 50 percent responsible for a crash. Even if another driver also made a mistake,…

Louisiana is under a state of emergency as a strong winter storm moves across the state in stages. Weather officials say north Louisiana may see snow and ice. Central Louisiana faces a high risk of ice and freezing rain. Southern Louisiana is seeing cold rain, which could become dangerous as temperatures fall. Forecasters warn…

Yes, Louisiana brain injury claims can be settled without going to court. Most personal injury cases, including those arising from brain injuries, are settled by the parties out of court rather than proceeding to trial.  When insurance companies know that your attorney is prepared to take your case to trial and demand the full…

Yes, you may be able to recover damages for emotional trauma after a pedestrian accident in Louisiana. You would first need to prove that the defendant is liable for your accident. Then, you must prove that you suffered emotional distress that was caused by the accident and demonstrate how the trauma has impacted you….

On a cold winter morning in Baton Rouge, you are driving to work while roads are damp and traffic is moving slowly. You stop at a red light near Airline Highway. Suddenly, a car slides and rear-ends you. The impact is loud, but at first, you feel okay. You step out, exchange information, and…

Spinal cord injuries can dramatically change the injury victim’s life as well as the lives of their family members. Some spinal cord injuries require long-term, expensive medical care and may prevent the injury victim from working to support themselves and their families.  If you or someone you love has suffered a spinal cord injury…

Not all crashes are the same. In Louisiana, a car wreck and a truck wreck are handled very differently under the law. Knowing the difference can help protect you after a crash in Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish, Livingston Parish, and across South Louisiana. What is a car wreck? A car wreck usually involves two…