Nothing can derail a vacation quite like a car accident. Unfortunately, the number of car accidents in Louisiana is above the national average. And with so many tourist attractions and out-of-state visitors, rental car crashes are a big part of that average. These crashes often happen because drivers are unfamiliar with the area and their… Read More
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Can You Recover Damage From an Auto Accident If You Don’t Have Insurance?
Getting into an accident with an uninsured driver is something every driver dreads. The only thing that makes that scenario more stressful is if you are the person without car insurance. Louisiana law requires all drivers to carry auto insurance. Driving without proper insurance can lead to hefty fines, legal consequences, and extra licensing requirements—particularly… Read More
I Was Hurt in a Car Accident. Do I Need an Attorney?
A car accident is stressful—especially if it wasn’t your fault. These unexpected events often result in property loss, painful injuries, and sometimes death. Recovery isn’t easy, and if you’re the one who is hurt, you may face time off work, lost pay, and extra medical bills you might not know how to pay. After an… Read More
Frank Lamothe – Power List-Personal Injury Attorneys
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
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
