The quick answer is maybe. There are restrictions and penalties written into Louisiana’s No-Pay, No-Play Statute that make it challenging — though not impossible — for uninsured drivers to get compensation. Why is it challenging? Louisiana is the second most expensive state in the nation for purchasing auto insurance, and it ranks 20th in the… Read More
Car Accidents and Personal Injury: Settlement Amount Expectations
With around 6 million accidents every year across our nation and with 768 fatalities on Louisiana’s roads in 2018, our highways have never been more dangerous. Driving becomes riskier each year as the amount of vehicles increases, and much of our road infrastructure deteriorates. When someone is injured in a car accident, they may face… Read More
What Do You Do After Being in an Accident You Did Not Cause?
The U.S. sees an average of around 6 million vehicle accidents annually. Statistics show that you will likely be involved in at least 3 accidents throughout your lifetime. Knowing what to do in the event of an accident when you are not at fault can help make the process of recovering expenses and damages much… Read More
Common Injuries After a Rear-End Collision
If you’ve been rear-ended by another vehicle and think you’re okay, you should still see a doctor for a complete checkup. A doctor can check for signs of the hidden injuries that are often associated with rear-end collisions, as well as provide important baseline medical documentation of your injury, should you ever decide to file… Read More
Auto Accidents: Injured Passenger Rights and Possible Claims
Car accidents in the US are common, with six million crashes of varying degrees of seriousness occurring annually. According to estimates, a person may be involved in a car accident once every 18 years. Over the course of a lifetime, that estimate means each person will experience 2-4 car accidents. Most drivers know what will… Read More
Trucking Accidents – Your Rights and Possible Claims
Trucks are the most dangerous vehicles on Louisiana’s roads. With a federally-set weight limit of 80,000 pounds and an unloaded weight of about 35,000 pounds, it is no surprise that when these behemoths of the road are involved in an accident, the results can be devastating. When you add in other factors such as truckers… Read More
Your New Pickup Truck May Put You at Greater Risk of Injury or Death
Americans love pickup trucks. Whether we buy them for practical, stylistic, or symbolic reasons, more of us are sitting in the cabs of pickups and other light trucks every year. Automakers sold 2.8 million full-size and mid-size pickups in 2017, marking a 4.8 percent increase over 2016, and pickup trucks account for over 16 percent… Read More
Lawsuit Filed for Victims of Catastrophic Tank Battery Explosion
Lamothe Law Firm, in association with the Shafner Law Firm of Denver, Colorado, recently filed a lawsuit arising out of a catastrophic tank battery explosion in Mead, Colorado that killed one worker and seriously injured three others. We are representing two of the injured workers, who sustained extremely serious, permanent injuries, including third-degree burns. The… Read More
Catastrophic Injuries Jump at Popular Trampoline Parks
Most birthday parties or fun afternoons with family and friends don’t involve children suffering catastrophic injuries after being thrown violently and unexpectedly into hard surfaces. Unfortunately, the increased popularity of trampoline parks is leading to a jump in serious and sometimes catastrophic injuries among kids and adults alike. Before you consider a trip to one… Read More
If I Was Partially At Fault for My Car Accident, Am I Totally Out of Luck?
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
