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
Posts Categorized In: Truck Accidents
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
Auto Accident Do’s and Don’ts
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
What Passengers Need to Know about Taxis, Uber and Lyft Insurance Coverage
If you’re riding in a car in New Orleans, there is a decent chance that you’re riding in a taxi, Uber, Lyft or other ridesharing vehicle. For tourists, conventioneers, and locals alike, these vehicles are convenient and affordable ways to get around, and a wise one as well if you’ve had a few too many… Read More
LLF Attorneys Excel at Complex Injury Cases
For more than 40 years, the Lamothe Law Firm in New Orleans 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 product liability and serious auto accidents as… Read More
How LLF Attorneys Handle Truck Accident Cases
This is how Lamothe Law Firm attorneys handle truck accident cases: We immediately initiate our own investigation to establish liability on the part of the driver and / or the trucking company and / or the truck manufacturer. We thoroughly review and analyze all the evidence to a build a strong case including: Driver logs Black… Read More
DOT Unveils “Road to Zero” Traffic Deaths by 2030
October 5, 2016 Press Release from Motorcycle Riders Foundation Department of Transportation Unveils “Road to Zero” Sets Lofty Goal of Achieving Zero Traffic Deaths by 2030 WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, over 75 organizations dedicated to highway safety gathered to hear details about a new initiative from the Department of Transportation called, “Road to Zero.”… Read More
Bus Crash in Louisiana Kills 2, Injures 41
A charter bus, shuttling workers to Baton Rouge to help with rebuilding after the recent flood, hit a fire engine and multiple other vehicles stopped at an earlier accident scene on Interstate 10 near LaPlace. Three fireman were thrown over a guardrail into a waterway below. Our hearts go out to the victims and their… Read More
Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury – Plaintiff
The Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Frank E. Lamothe, III has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This marks 32 consecutive years that Mr. Lamothe has been included, making him one of a select group of attorneys to receive this recognition nationwide. Since it was first published… Read More
10 Best for Personal Injury for Two Years in a Row
Lamothe Law Firm is proud to announce that the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has named Frank Lamothe as a member of their 10 Best in Louisiana for Client Satisfaction for Personal Injury Attorneys for 2 years in a row. The selection criteria for this honor includes being an industry leader, an active member… Read More
