This article provides general legal and safety information, not legal advice. Laws, filing deadlines, and outcomes depend on the specific facts. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Some of the most dangerous types of accident are those involving tractor trailers. So you can imagine how devastating it can be when a…
Editorial & Legal Accuracy Notice (Louisiana) Last reviewed / updated: September 23, 2026 Reviewed, updated, and authored by: Stephen Babcock, Louisiana trial lawyer, Louisiana Bar No. 26792. This article provides general information, not legal advice. A motorcycle products case depends on the model, component, maintenance and modification history, cause of the crash, law in…
Most wage cases start with a simple question: “Did my employer pay me for all the time I worked?” The U.S. Department of Labor explains that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets baseline federal rules for minimum wage and overtime, and that workers covered by both state and federal law are generally entitled…
Editorial & Legal Accuracy Notice (Louisiana) Last reviewed / updated: September 22, 2026 Reviewed, updated, and authored by: Stephen Babcock, Louisiana trial lawyer, Louisiana Bar No. 26792. This article provides general safety and legal information, not legal advice. Road conditions, construction, traffic controls, and Louisiana law can change. Riders should obey current signs and…
According to the Louisiana State Police information originally reported in this post, a fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on I-10 East near U.S. Highway 61 in St. James Parish around 11:00 p.m., involving a Ford Fusion and a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The report states the Ford rear-ended the Malibu, then left the roadway and struck…
After a work injury, most people want one straight answer: can I sue my employer? In Louisiana, the starting point is workers compensation, not a civil lawsuit, and that system is designed to get medical care and wage benefits moving without forcing an injured worker to prove fault. Here is the key legal baseline:…
This article provides general legal and safety information, not legal advice. Laws, filing deadlines, and outcomes depend on the specific facts. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Suppose you buy a brand-new motorcycle. You’ve only ridden it a few times. Your neighbor asks if they can take it for a quick…
Wrongful death cases in Baton Rouge move on two tracks at once: grief and proof. Louisiana law allows certain family members to seek damages for their own losses through the wrongful death action under La. Civ. Code art. 2315.2, and also allows the decedent’s own injury claim to continue through the survival action under…
Editorial & Legal Accuracy Notice (Louisiana) Last reviewed / updated: September 22, 2026 Reviewed, updated, and authored by: Stephen Babcock, Louisiana trial lawyer, Louisiana Bar No. 26792. This article provides general information, not legal advice. Fault, damages, insurance coverage, and deadlines depend on the crash date, policy language, evidence, and specific parties. Yes, a…
This article provides general legal and safety information, not legal advice. Laws, filing deadlines, and outcomes depend on the specific facts. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. When it comes to tractor-trailer accidents, it’s never easy to assign blame. These accidents typically involve severe damage to both the truck and the…
This guide explains how DUI evidence can help prove fault in a Louisiana injury claim and what to preserve in the first 72 hours. DUI evidence can feel like a “slam dunk,” but insurers often treat it like a debate. The difference is usually documentation: what exists, what is preserved, and what can be…
Remote work makes injuries easier to dismiss and harder to prove. The core question in Louisiana workers’ compensation remains whether the injury occurred “arising out of and in the course of” employment, which is the starting point of compensability under La. R.S. 23:1031. When the “workplace” is your kitchen table, the facts matter more…
You are not legally required to hire a lawyer after a drunk-driving crash. Whether you should hire one depends on the injuries, disputed facts, available insurance, and whether the evidence can be protected without delay. A person with a minor injury, clear liability, and a straightforward claim may decide to handle the first insurance…
This article provides general legal and safety information, not legal advice. Laws, filing deadlines, and outcomes depend on the specific facts. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Some of the most dangerous types of motor vehicle accidents are truck accidents. A passenger vehicle simply doesn’t stand a chance against a tractor-trailer….
This page helps Louisiana families understand the most common events that lead to wrongful death claims, what typically must be proven, and what to do early to protect evidence and deadlines. When a death happens suddenly, families are forced to grieve while insurers and defendants start building their version of what occurred. Louisiana’s wrongful…