Frank Lamothe has been chosen by New Orleans CityBusiness as a member of their Power List – Personal Injury Attorneys. The attorneys listed are “some of the region’s most influential professionals” and “are united by a commitment to excellence.” Frank’s Power List profile states that he “believes the working man or woman has a limited… Read More
Posts Categorized In: Auto Accidents
Driving Habits that Cause Accidents in Louisiana
Louisiana is the 4th worst state nationwide for driving safety. In particular, New Orleans has more auto accidents and fatalities compared to other cities. Although the coronavirus pandemic has decreased the number of drivers, the dangerous driving habits remain the same. Nothing is worth putting lives at risk, even if it seems like a simple… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Excellence in Catastrophic Injury Litigation
For more than 45 years, the Lamothe Law Firm has maintained a national reputation for excellence in catastrophic injury litigation. We focus on representing severely injured victims and the surviving families of those killed in accidents of all kinds. Our broad scope of litigation includes serious auto accidents as well as truck, motorcycle, industrial, oilfield… Read More
What if I am partially responsible for a car accident?
by Julien G. Lamothe Sometimes, one driver is clearly responsible for an auto accident – the texting or distracted driver who rear-ends a car stopped at a light, the drunk driver who runs a stop sign, the speeding driver who loses control of his vehicle. Other times, however, the actions and decisions of two or… Read More
What You Should and Should Not Do After a Car Accident
Auto accidents occur every day. In fact, more than 40,000 deaths are caused by auto accidents in the United States every year and thousands more are injured. Auto accidents involving 18-wheeler truck accidents occur more than 500,000 times each year in the United States. What to do if you are involved in any type of… Read More
After the police arrive at your car accident
You have had a car accident and called the police. What happens after the police arrive? You will be asked to show the current registration for your car, a valid driver’s license, and proof that the car is insured. The police officer will ask you questions. Try to remain calm. Be sure to mention to… Read More
Follow These Steps If You Are Involved in an Auto Accident
If you are involved in an auto accident, be sure to follow these steps to help protect your health, safety and interests after the accident: 1. Notify the police in order to file a detailed report. 2. Gather all contact information, driver’s license number and insurance information from the other driver. 3. If possible, take… Read More
Follow These Steps if You Are Involved in a Car Accident
There were 40,125 car crashes with injury in Louisiana during 2020. There were 754 fatal accidents in Louisiana during 2020. Steps to Follow if You Are Involved in an Auto Accident Be sure to follow these steps to help protect yourself after the accident: 1. Notify the police in order to file a detailed report…. Read More
How Are Public Transportation Accidents Different from Auto Accidents?
The average number of car accidents in the U.S. every year reaches six million. Accidents are a common occurrence on our roads, regardless of whether you’re driving your car or traveling on public transport. All vehicles are subject to the risk of accident or injury. However, there are distinct legal differences between an auto accident… Read More
Auto Accidents: What is The Difference Between Catastrophic Injury and Personal Injury Claims?
It is estimated that 3 million people are injured in auto accidents in the U.S. every year. While some of these injuries may be minor, others result in life-long conditions that can seriously impact the victims’ quality of life and place a significant financial strain on the family. Victims injured in auto accidents are eligible… Read More
