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A scheduling letter arrives with one word that makes people nervous: deposition. If you are facing a deposition in a Louisiana car accident case, it usually means your claim has moved into a lawsuit, and the other side wants to question you under oath. That sounds intimidating, but it is...

For many years, Louisiana gave injured people just one year to file a lawsuit after an accident. In 2024, that changed. Louisiana Civil Code article 3493.1, enacted through Act 423 of 2024, extended the deadline for most personal injury claims to two years. The change sounds straightforward, but the deadline...

Louisiana's hands-free driving law is now fully enforceable. Under House Bill 519, passed as Act 519 of the 2025 Regular Session, the state updated La. R.S. 32:300.5 to restrict drivers from holding or using a cell phone while driving on public roads. The law first took effect on August 1,...

Key Takeaways Waiting can weaken evidence and reduce the value of your claim. Louisiana law allows only one year to file most injury claims. Delays in treatment or documentation can be used against you Early legal guidance helps protect your case and helps you avoid common mistakes. Waiting to hire...

Truck accident cases in Louisiana often involve severe injuries, multiple insurance companies, and lengthy investigations. Before heading to court, many of these claims are resolved through pre-trial mediation, a process designed to help both sides reach an agreement without the stress of a trial. Mediation gives accident victims a chance...

After a New Orleans or Metairie accident, most people focus on medical care, insurance calls, and repairing their vehicle. In the middle of all this, one early decision quietly shapes everything that follows: speaking with a New Orleans car accident attorney before dealing with insurers or signing any documents. The...